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

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…