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NRA Warns Of Legal Confusion Over Guns And Cannabis: Could Fed Ban Expand?
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 4:46pm | 825The National Rifle Association warns that court rulings challenging the federal gun ban for marijuana users have created a confusing legal landscape for cannabis users and gun owners alike. While nearly half of all U.S. states have some form of legal cannabis and nearly 40 states have legal medical...
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US Surgeon General Calls Gun Violence A Public Health Issue
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 11:38am | 785U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis Tuesday in a 39-page advisory. What Happened: Murthy is imploring the nation to confront the issue with the same effort put toward reducing deaths and injuries from tobacco and motor vehicle accidents. He also...
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'Sickening' — Trump's NRA Endorsement Slammed By Birmingham Mayor
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 8:45pm | 620In a recent turn of events, Birmingham, Alabama’s Democratic Mayor, Randall Woodfin, has publicly denounced former President Donald Trump‘s endorsement by the National Rifle Association, labeling it as ‘sickening’. What Happened: In an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton on...
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Donald Trump For Third Term? Ex-President Floats Controversial Idea At NRA Convention
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 1:13pm | 490Former President Donald Trump sparked speculation about a potential third term in office during his address at the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting on Saturday. What Happened: Trump alluded to a possible third-term presidency, drawing parallels to Franklin D. Roosevelt's...
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At NRA Forum, Donald Trump Vows Unwavering Support For Gun Rights If Elected: 'No One Will Lay A Finger On Your Firearms'
Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 4:55pm | 460At the National Rife Association’s Presidential Forum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, former President Donald Trump made a bold promise to NRA members, ensuring that under his presidency, "no one will lay a finger on your firearms." This pledge comes as a direct...
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No Trump, Indicted In Four Criminal Cases, Didn't Buy A Gun In South Carolina — He Just Said, 'I Want To Buy One'
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 8:29pm | 753Former U.S. President Donald Trump was seen admiring a firearm during his South Carolina visit, igniting a flurry of speculation on social media about whether he bought the gun. What Happened: Trump was reportedly interested in buying a Glock handgun while in South Carolina, according to...
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GOP Presidential Candidate Tells How US Can Protect Taiwan Without Going To War With China: 'Give Xi Jinping Taste Of American Exceptionalism'
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:01am | 652Republican presidential primary Vivek Ramaswamy on Sunday said the U.S. should give Xi Jinping "a taste of American exceptionalism" to protect Taiwan. What Happened: Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur turned politician, took to Twitter over the weekend to share his views on the ways of protecting Taiwan...
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Donald Trump Calls Cannabis 'Popular' Among Voters Though Damaging, Still Thinks Dealers Should Get Death Penalty
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 12:41pm | 468Donald Trump told Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports” in a recent interview that marijuana does “significant damage” although he recognized that legalizing cannabis is a “pretty popular thing” among voters. Greg Kelly, who seemed slightly irked about the...
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Gun Stocks Rally In Days Ahead Of Trump, Pence, And DeSantis Appearances At NRA's Largest Annual Convention
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 3:04pm | 520Friday marks the first day of the National Rifle Association's annual convention, an event that will feature both former President Donald Trump and his former vice president Mike Pence. The issue of gun legislation is growing more politically charged and may have a significant impact on the...
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Fintech Focus For August 7, 2020
Sunday, August 9, 2020 - 9:06pm | 1713Daily Perspective: Well done is better than well said. - B. Franklin Fintech Movers: Google for Startups in Brazil recently announced the latest group of companies accepted into its triannual accelerator program. Among the 10 selected enterprises, the majority are B2B companies. - Contxto...
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Ex-Walmart Exec On New Gun, Ammo Policies: Retailer 'Had To Take Some Sort Of Action'
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 10:40am | 598Retail behemoth Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) said Tuesday it will no longer sell certain types of ammunition that are mostly used in assault weapons. The company is requesting that clients no longer openly carry firearms inside its stores in states where open carry is legal. Ex-Walmart US CEO: Retailer...
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Background Checks Rise In February Amid Renewed Gun Debate
Monday, March 5, 2018 - 12:22pm | 365What Happened Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (NYSE: RGR) and American Outdoor Brands Corp (NASDAQ: AOBC) were on the rise Monday after the Federal Bureau of Investigation reported both month-over-month and year-over-year increases in February firearm background checks. Notably, nearly every month...
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Dicks Sporting Goods Will No Longer Sell Assault-Style Rifles
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 11:35am | 559Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) said Wednesday the shooter in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, bought a gun from the company in 2017. While the gun wasn't used in the school shooting, the company feels it's necessary to scale back the type of firearms it...
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Sure Shot: Analyst Initiates American Outdoor Brands With A Buy As Dealers Recover From Betting On Clinton Presidency
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 9:43am | 525American Outdoor Brands Corp (NASDAQ: AOBC) the parent company of the 165-year-old Smith & Wesson firearms maker, aims to profit from a reduction in inventories among dealers who mistakenly thought that the election of Hillary Clinton would boost gun sales. Aegis analyst Rommel Dionisio...
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Report Says Snap Extorted Money From Anti-Gun Charity
Thursday, March 2, 2017 - 9:38am | 546Talk about bad timings for a scandal. Snap Inc (which will trade post-IPO on the NYSE under the ticker SNAP) the parent company of the popular Snapchat app, allegedly coerced a gun safety charity into buying advertising space on its social media platform. According to Mic, Snapchat told a nonprofit...