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Open Carry
Gun rights activists have adopted a rigorous campaign to police the state's strict regulations over signs barring guns in private establishments.
Politics
A very close reading of "Donald J. Trump on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms"
Extremism
Black protestors plus openly displayed AR-15s would equal new pressures on local authorities.
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.
Mass Shooting
In the wake of Chattanooga shootings, outraged civilians volunteered to defend unarmed service members.