Glock may accept gun restrictions

Article Abstract:

Glock GmbH, an Austrian manufacturer of firearms, is willing to submit to business practice restrictions in exchange for protection from U.S. government lawsuits. Glock follows Smith and Wesson's example of exchanging federal oversight for protection from class action proceedings.

Austria, Government regulation (cont), Public affairs, Rifles, Brief Article, Social policy, Glock GmbH

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More U.S. cities are banning trade-ins, resale of old police guns

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The International Assn of Chiefs of Police and the US Conference of Mayors have joined several US cities and states in asking for a ban on old police weapons entering the consumer market because these weapons could be purchased by criminals. This practice has been in operation for 20 years and so police departments could pay less for new weapons.

Government domestic functions, Pistols & Revolvers, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Equipment and supplies, Police, Police officers, Hand guns, Ordinances, Municipal, Municipal ordinances

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Colt's agrees to acquire Germany's Heckler & Koch

Article Abstract:

Colt's Manufacturing Co. is acquiring Heckler and Kock GmbH, a maker of small arms based in Germany. The deal represents Colt's continuing move away from civilian weapons to military ones.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, Germany, Small Arms, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Firearms, Colt's Manufacturing Company Inc., Heckler and Kock GmbH

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