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A sign on the door of the Montana Capitol in Helena tells visitors not to bring weapons. (Photo by Justine McDaniel/News21)
Aug 21, 2014

Growing movement targets federal gun laws with state-level nullification

Across the country, a thriving dissatisfaction with the U.S. government is prompting a growing spate of bills in state legislatures aimed at defying federal control over firearms - more than 200 during the last decade, a News21 investigation found.

Nov 4, 2013

Panel: Harsher penalties for straw buyers could curb gun traffic to Mexico

Stricter U.S. gun measures are needed to stem the flow of guns to Mexico, where the weapons are fueling violence and leaving people “under siege” with little hope of help from their government, activists said Thursday.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, talks with Media members Friday night Aug. 31, 2012 at his offices in downtown Phoenix. Federal authorities said Friday that they're closing their abuse-of-power investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona without filing charges against him. (AP Photo/Dave Seibert, The Arizona Republic)
Apr 12, 2013

Package sent to Arpaio could have injured, killed

Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have exploded if opened, leading to serious injuries or death.

Apr 12, 2013

Sheriff Arpaio: Explosive device only one of many threats

Authorities are investigating what was reported to be an explosive device addressed to Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" known for his strict treatment of jail inmates and cracking down on illegal immigration.

Fast and Furious gun buyer sentenced to prison
Dec 12, 2012

Fast and Furious gun buyer sentenced to prison

A man who purchased two rifles found at the scene of the fatal shooting of a federal agent north of the U.S.-Mexico border has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.

Man gets nearly 4 years in Fast and Furious case
Dec 5, 2012

Man gets nearly 4 years in Fast and Furious case

An admitted straw buyer was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his part in a gun smuggling ring that was targeted in the botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.

Social Security explosion suspect set for court
Nov 30, 2012

No injuries in Arizona Social Security office blast

Authorities say they're investigating a small explosion that happened at the back entrance of a Social Security Administration office in a small town about 50 miles south of Phoenix.

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