Brazil judge suspends easing of gun laws, citing election violence fears
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DefenceTalkA Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday temporarily suspended several provisions implemented by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro that allowed people to buy weapons, citing a “risk of political violence” during the electoral campaign. “The start of the election campaign exacerbates the risk of political violence,” which “makes the need to restrict access to weapons and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-judge-suspends-easing-of-gun-laws-citing-election-violence-fears-79337/
Biden to announce anti-gun violence measures
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DefenceTalkPresident Joe Biden will unveil measures on Thursday aimed at curbing rampant US gun violence, especially seeking to prevent the spread of untraceable “ghost guns,” White House officials said. Biden has come under pressure from his Democratic party to tackle the bloodshed, most recently highlighted by mass killings in Colorado, Georgia and California. In addition […]
Sig Sauer delivers Next Generation Weapons System prototypes to US Army
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the final delivery of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) systems to the U.S. Army, consisting of the revolutionary 6.8×51 hybrid ammunition, the NGSW-AR lightweight belt-fed machine gun, the NGSW-R rifle, and suppressors. “This historic moment is the culmination of an incredible collaboration between the U.S. Army and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sig-sauer-delivers-next-generation-weapons-system-prototypes-to-us-army-76755/
After Sudan’s peace deal, the hard task begins of gathering the guns
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSudan is celebrating a landmark agreement to end decades of war, but the first step to turn promises on paper into peace is also one of the most explosive — disarmament. Collecting weapons in a country left awash with guns after years of conflict in which hundreds of thousands died is one of most delicate […]https://www.defencetalk.com/after-sudans-peace-deal-the-hard-task-begins-of-gathering-the-guns-76440/
New York seeks to dissolve NRA over financial mismanagement
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe state of New York sued the National Rifle Association and its leader Wayne LaPierre Thursday for financial fraud and misconduct, aiming to dissolve the powerful US conservative lobby. State Attorney General Letitia James said LaPierre and three other top NRA officials used the dues and donations of members for years as their “personal piggy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-york-seeks-to-dissolve-nra-over-financial-mismanagement-76144/
Gun rights advocates rally peacefully in Virginia
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Several thousand gun rights supporters rallied peacefully Monday near the Virginia state Capitol under heavy security to protest new proposed gun control legislation. The rally took place without incident under a state of emergency declared by the governor over fears of violence by far-right groups. Dressed in hunting jackets and caps, rally-goers were checked for […]
US Army MPs use new Modular Handgun System to train, qualify
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ANSBACH, Germany: Soldiers and Civilians with the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach Provost Marshal Office (PMO) practiced and qualified with the Army’s new weapons system during a range at the Oberdachstetten Training Area Jan. 9-10. Prior to being issued the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System (MHS), the PMO used the M9 Beretta, a 1980s-era […]
Gunmaker H&K convicted for illegal arms exports to Mexico
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DefenceTalkA German court Thursday fined gunmaker Heckler & Koch 3.7 million euros (USD4.2 million) and gave suspended jail terms to two of its ex-employees for illegally exporting thousands of rifles to violence-torn Mexican states. A former worker was given a suspended sentence of 17 months in prison and ordered to do 250 hours of social […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gunmaker-hk-convicted-for-illegal-arms-exports-to-mexico-72118/
Israel selling Uzi-maker IMI Systems to private firm
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DefenceTalkIsrael is selling state-owned IMI Systems, maker of the Uzi submachine gun, to defense company Elbit Systems for more than half a billion dollars, the finance ministry said on Sunday. The government began the process of privatizing IMI Systems, formerly known as Israel Military Industries, in 2013. The firm is the manufacturer of the legendary […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-selling-uzi-maker-imi-systems-to-private-firm-71563/
BAE Systems to Provide U.S. Navy with Modernized Mk 45 Guns
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $46.8 million contract option to deliver four additional Mk 45 Naval Guns. The contract modification calls for upgrading existing guns to the Mod 4 configuration to increase the firepower and extend the range of the weapons. This modification to the initial 10-gun contract brings the full value […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-to-provide-u-s-navy-with-modernized-mk-45-guns-71141/