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on July 28, 2014 in World News

DC police will not enforce handgun ban

Washington DC police will not enforce handgun ban District of Columbia police officers were told Sunday to cease enforcing the city’s ban on carrying loaded handguns in public places. The guidance came shortly after a federal judge overturned the city’s gun-control law. Yet the Washington, DC attorney general’s office said it is seeking a stay on the judge’s ruling while the city determines whether it will appeal the decision. The order from DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier states that any District resident is permitted to carry a handgun in public if it is properly registered. Those without proper registration could… View Article

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on September 11, 2013 in World News

Million Muslim March 2013 & 2 Million Bikers in D.C.

Million Muslim March 2013 & 2 Million Bikers in D.C. ‘2 Million Bikers’ are reportedly heading to Washington D.C. today to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Although the bikers were denied permission to avoid traffic signals, they will still head to the city and stick to all the rules as they ride through the city. They are expected to clog up the city’s streets even more so than usual. Organizers of the ride posted on Facebook: “We find this regretful for the residents and businesses of that great city, and humbly offer our apologies. What could have been… View Article

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