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Gov. Ralph Northam, seen last month, was wrong to close gun ranges in response to the spread of the coronavirus, a state court ruled Monday.

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Virginia Gun Range Can Reopen — Governor Overstepped His Authority, Judge Rules

7:38pm April 27, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Gov. Ralph Northam's order included indoor gun ranges among the businesses temporarily closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A judge ruled that the governor had overstepped his authority.

Politics & Government

Forsyth Board Narrowly Passes Gun Rights Measure

7:33pm February 06, 2020

by Paul Garber

Forsyth County commissioners on Thursday narrowly passed a measure that reaffirms its commitment to the Second Amendment.

Politics & Government

Forsyth County Commissioners To Vote On Second Amendment Protection Resolution

5:07pm January 23, 2020

by April Laissle

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote early next month on a resolution affirming the county's support of the Second Amendment.

Politics & Government

Forsyth County Asked To Consider Gun Rights Resolution

12:27pm January 17, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

Forsyth County is considering a gun rights resolution emphasizing a commitment to the Second Amendment.

Gov. Ralph Northam said state intelligence analysts have identified threats and rhetoric online that mirror the chatter they were picking up around the time of the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville in 2017.

Virginia Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Gun Rights Rally

5:12pm January 15, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Gov. Ralph Northam said that "there are groups with malicious plans" and raised concerns about a reprise of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville in 2017.

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Gun Rights Reaffirmed In Davidson County

8:00am January 15, 2020

by Paul Garber

Davidson County Commissioners approved a resolution reaffirming the county's commitment to the Second Amendment and pledging to guard resident's rights to own guns.

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The United States Concealed Carry Association is based in Wisconsin. The organization was created 17 years ago and has more than 300,000 members.

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The U.S. Concealed Carry Association Woos NRA Members With A Focus On Family

4:27pm December 18, 2019

by Corrinne Hess

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says federal laws that allow foreign nationals to buy guns in the U.S. should be reviewed after a Saudi gunman carried out a mass shooting in Pensacola, Fla. DeSantis says, "The Second Amendment is so that we the American people

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Saudi Gunman Legally Purchased Pistol Used In Pensacola Air Station Attack

6:15pm December 09, 2019

by Bill Chappell

Calling for a review of federal gun laws, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says, "The Second Amendment is so that we the American people can keep and bear arms. It does not apply to Saudi Arabians."

Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke talks to NPR Host Michel Martin and voters Ruben Sandoval and Connie Martinez.

VIDEO: Beto O'Rourke Wants To Ban, Confiscate Some Guns. Texas Voters Want Details

12:50pm October 09, 2019

O'Rourke wants to ban and buy back assault-style weapons. Two undecided voters who like the idea asked him how it would work as part of NPR's Off Script series, where voters question candidates.

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Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have passed red flag laws.

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In Vermont, A Case Of One Man Whose Gun Was Seized Under Red Flag Law

4:27pm August 22, 2019

by Melissa Block

While the political focus may be on mass shootings, states are far more often using red flag laws to prevent cases of individual gun violence, including suicide.

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