Behind the opposition to concealed carry
Those who favor expanding gun control do so for any number of reasons. But among the more compelling, to those who don't know any better, is that more restrictions will lead to greater public safety.
Those who favor expanding gun control do so for any number of reasons. But among the more compelling, to those who don't know any better, is that more restrictions will lead to greater public safety.
The House of Representatives passed a national concealed carry bill on Wednesday by a vote of 231-198.
Congress is weighing legislation to tighten the gaps in the existing background check system for firearms purchases. While that legislation may not be as effective as its proponents hope, background check failures are very real.
In a set back for gun rights advocates, the U.S.
Gun control backers are crowing over the elections
results from Virginia
and New Jersey, as well as Washington state, where they claim gun control candidates won the day.
The horrific shooting at a Texas church on Sunday has, almost immediately, become a political argument over gun rights. We have been here before -- regrettably, far too often.
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on a case that could decide whether gerrymandered congressional districts are unconstitutional.