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Rep. Chuck Edwards under ethics probe for gifting handguns to staffers

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Representative Chuck Edwards allegedly gifted personalized handguns to two young female staffers in 2024, an act that is now part of a House Ethics Committee investigation. The gifts, along with other instances of unusually personal attention, have led to allegations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Edwards, a former licensed firearms dealer, stated he believes in teaching firearm safety and self-defense, but sources indicate this was an unprecedented gesture. AI

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Rep. Chuck Edwards under ethics probe for gifting handguns to staffers

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards gifted pink and blue handguns to young female staffers

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/13/chuck-edwards-house-female-staffer-attention-ethics" target="_blank">Chuck Edwards</a> (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers each a personalized handgun as a present<strong> </strong>while they worked in his office in 2024, acco…

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