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FIRST ON FOX: A company that sells self-defense weapons brought a lawsuit on Wednesday against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, alleging that California, a state heavy on gun ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A proposed ordinance that would have restricted the LAPD from using weapons that launch hard foam projectiles was ...

A federal judge refused Monday to dissolve her previous order restricting the Los Angeles Police Department‘s use of “less lethal” 40-millimeter and 37-millimeter projectile launchers against crowds ...

A newly filed lawsuit in San Diego federal court is challenging the constitutionality of California laws that prohibit state residents from buying and owning weapons that fire pepper projectiles, ...

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"We had no idea if he had a hit list and these were just the first two stops on his tour," U.S. Attorney for the District of ...