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Campus Carry
The law takes effect in two weeks.
Plans call for ponying up $1 million — and that's just for the football stadium.
The measure, which now heads to the governor’s desk, follows a firestorm of public criticism over the state’s original legislation.
How two gun rights movements collided in the Jayhawk State.
The state's new campus carry law caused an uproar by allowing for armed fans. Under a proposed revision, schools that want to keep "sensitive areas" gun-free would need to submit a security plan to state police.
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.
The Business of Guns
A dealer in Arkansas gets audited, and national totals for lost or stolen firearms start to seem suspiciously low.
Community Violence
The deadliest incidents understandably generate the most intense interest. Meanwhile, the everyday gun violence that plagues some communities goes overlooked.