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Culture
When falling holiday bullets end lives.
Concealed Carry
Sharing economy companies like Uber and unrestricted firearms rights both enjoy big support among libertarians. But when push comes to shove, companies chose profits, while politicians are left sending conflicting messages.
Extremism
Black protestors plus openly displayed AR-15s would equal new pressures on local authorities.
Open Carry
Open Carry Texas founder C.J. Grisham plans to campaign against gun regulations for felons, the mentally ill, and anyone else.
Commentary
Critics of the chain's ban say their civil rights are being violated. But an openly displayed gun is not the same as skin color or sexual orientation.
Analysis of Twitter traffic shows a surge in messages about gun violence and gun rights, then a precipitous shift.
