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Culture
After my daddy died, I wanted nothing to do with his guns. Years later, they’ve revealed a connection that we never had the chance to enjoy in life.
After the assassination of three American icons, a group of mad men launched a no-holds-barred campaign in support of a landmark gun control bill.
Backers of a Mississippi bill extending Stand Your Ground to houses of worship are the latest gun-owning Christians to claim the support of scripture, but their views may have more earthly origins.
When falling holiday bullets end lives.
Armed With Reason
Research and personal experience show that guns are unlikely to be a deterrent to theft — and may even encourage it.
So far this academic year, at least 77 students — some as young as 4 years old — have been caught with firearms.
Bump fire devices let black rifles fire hundreds of rounds per minute. They've become hot accessories for the growing tactical weapons set.
Who decides how kids are taught the Second Amendment?
Why many Second Amendment hardliners — including the law enforcement boss investigating the Umpqua Community College shooting — have adopted the Greek phrase as a rallying cry against imagined threats of gun confiscation.
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.
The big-box retailer was slammed by some gun owners for its decision to nix the popular rifle from its stock. But one industry veteran says it’s no surprise.
Hassan Shibly on sticking out at the range, pork-laced bullets, and double standards.
The city is considering tougher regulations for firearms dealers, but there is only one left: High Bridge Arms.
"Next thing you know,” says an ex-writer for an NRA magazine, “you’re a communist, socialist, anti-American who hates the Constitution.”
