Texas Disability Group Wants Victims' Voices Heard In Gun Debate
Advocates in Texas wants to help people who've been disabled by gun violence talk to lawmakers. Victims say they have a big stake in how guns are regulated.
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Mental Health Funding Tied To Florida's Controversial Gun Legislation
Florida has had three mass shootings in 20 months. Twice before, there have been calls for more mental health funding from the state — to no avail. Will this time be any different?
Millennials Are No More Liberal On Gun Control Than Elders, Polls Show
Polling suggests millennials are more liberal than earlier generations on many social issues except gun laws. Pollsters say they can't explain this anomaly. Some millennials are surprised by it, too.
NRA-Backed Gun Laws Have Found Success In State Legislatures Across The U.S
Journalist Mike Spies says the NRA's push to allow guns on college campuses, daycare centers and bars is part of an effort to "normalize gun carrying as much as possible in American public life."
Sorrow, But Little Appetite For New Laws Among Nevada Gun Enthusiasts
Gun tourism is a thriving industry in Las Vegas, the city where a gunman killed more than 50 concertgoers and injured nearly 500 on Sunday. The attack is spurring calls for new gun control measures.
After Mass Shootings, Action On Gun Legislation Soars At State Level
Over 20,400 pieces of gun-related legislation have been proposed in the past 25 years after mass shootings. Whether they tighten or loosen gun laws depends on the state's dominant political party.
Assault Rifle Bans Find Life On State Level
Semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 and SIG Sauer MCX, which was used in the Orlando shooting, are no longer banned nationally. States, though, are finding success in passing laws restricting them.
'Campus Carry' Gun Bill Is Vetoed In Georgia, With A Lengthy Explanation
Explaining his veto, Gov. Nathan Deal cites Antonin Scalia — as well as a college rules meeting attended by Thomas Jefferson back in 1824.
W.Va. House OKs Bill Letting People Carry Concealed Guns Without A Permit
The only concealed-carry permits needed would be for people who are 18-21 years old, if West Virginia enacts new gun legislation.
Gallup Says Most Americans Support NRA, Despite Scrutiny After Recent Shooting
Another Gallup poll from this week reveals that a majority of Americans favor stricter gun control laws. A third poll shows that a majority also think more concealed weapons would make the U.S. safer.