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Open Carry
But he never expected that the Secret Service would be forced to respond.
Election 2016
On the presidential trail, the Texas senator has taken credit for court victories in which he was a marginal player, while staking out no-compromise positions that obscure his former pragmatic streak.
Why Gun Owners of America is betting on it.
Politics
The key positions, policy proposals, talking points, and flip flops of the Democratic and Republican hopefuls.
The Gun Lobby
How the small lobbying group has made a name for itself by pulling at the NRA's right flank.
Even in an election cycle marked by hot-button antics, the group's positions and rhetoric are notably high-proof.