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Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protections
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
Marine veteran faces prison time for allegedly bringing an illegal machine gun on Coast Guard Training Center
Dustin Aaron Peters had traveled from North Carolina to New Jersey to attend his wife’s Coast Guard recruit training graduation.
By Todd South
How did the Pensacola gunman get the pistol he used to kill 3 sailors?
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials told Navy Times the dead Saudi officer held "no permits or licenses in our systems.” Hours later, they said they did issue him a hunting license. It's unclear which version is correct.
FBI: ‘Full and complete cooperation’ from Saudi colleagues of slain Pensacola gunman
Investigator said the murderer “legally and lawfully” obtained his weapon — a Glock Model 45 9mm — in Florida.
By Carl Prine
Cause of deadly boat fire remains a mystery
The Coast Guard, FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles are leading a criminal probe, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating safety issues.
Coastie accused of plotting terror attacks wants gun charges dropped
But a federal prosecutor contends other courts already have held that the Second Amendment doesn't cover silencers.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Fatal fire clues dragged down to a watery grave
After the Coast Guard halts rescue operations following scuba boat inferno, investigators take over.
Study suggests confiscating personal weapons from suicidal service members
A study found that suicidal service members are more likely to keep their weapons loaded and unsecured at home.
Heavily armed Marine arrested at Offutt Air Force Base charged with possession of modified firearms, fraudulent enlistment and more
Pfc. Ali J. Alkazahg was arrested in May after trying to enter Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska with two semi-automatic rifles, a pistol, a suppressor, a bump stock, body armor and ammunition.
By Shawn Snow
Veterans suicide prevention efforts will include more discussions on firearm safety
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said broaching the topic is important to save more veterans lives.
Release terms set for Coast Guard officer called ‘terrorist’
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling firearms and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and journalists can be released from custody and supervised by relatives in Virginia while awaiting trial, a federal magistrate judge said Tuesday.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press