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Gun Rights Advocate – Montanans Must Hold Their Senators Feet to the Fire [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:57:58 +0000

Following last weeks dramatic vote on the floor of the U. S. Senate denying President Obama his gun control victory, a Montana gun rights activist is encouraging citizens to hold Montana's two Democratic senators' feet to the fire over the issue.

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Broader Firearm Background Checks Rejected by U.S. Senate

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:13:41 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.

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Senators Unveil Deal on Gun Sales Background Check

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:05:49 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pivotal senators have announced a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers. The agreement could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence.

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UPDATE – Montana Governor Vetoes State Anti-Gun Control Bill

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:10:04 +0000

UPDATE- Friday, March 29, 2013 This report Filed by the Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited local and state police from enforcing any potential federal gun bans.

House Bill 302 was backed by gun advocates who argued the state should be ready in case Congress enacts a gun ban. They say the measure would also send a strong signal that Montana opposes gun bans.

Bullock said in his Thursday veto message that it does not appear that Congress will ban assault weapons. Bullock called the Legislature's bill "unnecessary political theater."

He added that if House Bill 302 were used as intended, it would turn police into criminals for not cooperating with federal officers, as they are required to do.

Bullock also vetoed a bill that would allow wolf hunters to use silencers on their rifles

HB 302 was passed by both houses of the legislature on Tuesday, March 26, and sent to Governor Steve Bullock's desk for his signature.

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Landmark Gun Bills Signed in Colorado

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:28:24 +0000

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed bills placing new restrictions on firearms exactly eight months after dozens of people were shot in a movie theater in suburban Denver.

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Missoula County Sheriff Speaks Out on Gun Control And School Safety [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:04:37 +0000

In a wide ranging interview on Friday primarily focusing on gun control and public safety, Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen said he would uphold the state and the U.S. Constitutions in protecting citizens' rights.

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Missoula Gun Dealer on What Customers Are Buying [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:02:33 +0000

The one-word answer from Rich Oschner of Axmen South when asked what firearms customers are buying these days.. is 'everything'.

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Montana Newspaper Association Wants Gun Permit Information Available To Public [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:18:03 +0000

Government affairs representative for the Montana Newspaper Association John Barrows testified before the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to oppose SB 145.

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Ravalli County Sheriff Says He Will Not Enforce a Federal Gun Ban [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:34:54 +0000

Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman wants it to be clear. He will not enforce a federal gun ban should it be enacted by the government.

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Missoula Gun Store Owner Says President's Anti-Gun Message is 'A Shot Across The Bow' [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:04:59 +0000

Rich Oschner of Axmen South of Missoula listened carefully to President Obama's message on Wednesday and said the executive orders issued are a 'shot across the bow'.

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All 23 Proposed Executive Orders Pertaining to Gun Violence

Jon King — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:02 +0000

Read all of the President's proposed gun regulations along with the President's gun violence plan and a full list of planned executive orders.

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Montana Gun Rights Advocate Speaks About Possible Gun Control From President [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:47:02 +0000

President Obama is scheduled to announce up to 19 executive orders to control guns and ammunition on Wednesday.

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Primer On Military Style Assault Rifles

Associated Press — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:20:49 +0000

A primer on military-style assault rifles from AP.

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Montana Republican Aims to Allow Guns in Schools

Cole — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:50:03 +0000

I have been a Montanan all my life, and I understand guns and outdoor lifestyle to be part of the Montanan upbringing. I also believe there are viable solutions to help curb tragedies like the one that happened in Connecticut last week. Montana Republican of House District 60 David Howard has recently shared his own solution.

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Gun And Ammunition Sales Brisk in Western Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:32:26 +0000

photo courtesy of fred thompson/flickr.comRich Oschner is a very busy man. Oschner is the man behind the gun counter at the Axmen South Missoula Mercantile and Pawn.

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Baucus, Tester Take Cautious Approach on Guns

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:33:59 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two Montana Democrats who could play a big role in the U.S. Senate's debate on gun control are not immediately closing the door on new restrictions.

But both U.S. Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester are taking a more cautious approach than some other pro-gun members of Congress who have expressed a willingness to bend on the issue.

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Obama Appoints Joe Biden to Lead Gun Control Task Force [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:24:54 +0000

President Barack Obama has created a special team, led by Vice President Joe Biden, to offer "concrete proposals" to curb gun violence.

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The Left And Right Clash Over Guns in Wake of School Shootings [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:32:31 +0000

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has called a news conference for Tuesday morning with families of mass shooting victims.

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