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Culture
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.
When falling holiday bullets end lives.
"Next thing you know,” says an ex-writer for an NRA magazine, “you’re a communist, socialist, anti-American who hates the Constitution.”
Checking into the lodging giant's firearms policy following Uber's gun ban
Armed With Reason
Data shows that states with the top rates of gun possession have nearly three times the rate of gun murders compared to states with the fewest guns.
The Charleston church shooting comes amid the Rev. Rob Schenck's push to make gun violence a pro-life issue.