Activists supporting open-carry tote AR-15′s at Capitol
A group “demanding” votes on gun-friendly legislation hoped showcasing their firearms at a rally Monday would encourage lawmakers to pass bills that would void gun-free zones, allow concealed handgun...
View ArticleWendy Davis supports open carry of pistols
AUSTIN – Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis wants licensed Texans to be able to openly carry handguns, a position that could help her strike back against opponents in her race for governor who paint her as...
View ArticleWendy Davis: Cities should be able to decide on guns UPDATE
UPDATE: Abbott spokesman Matt Hirsch said, “Greg Abbott believes that Texans’ constitutional rights don’t stop at the city limits.” ORIGINAL POST: AUSTIN – Sen. Wendy Davis got some criticism from her...
View ArticleNRA: Texas open carry rallies ‘downright weird’ and ‘scary’
AUSTIN — Starbucks, Chipotle, Sonic and other food and drink chains have an unexpected new ally in their recent decisions to discourage the carrying of firearms in their establishments: the NRA. On...
View ArticleLavender and Patterson: Open Carry demonstrations could backfire
AUSTIN — State Rep. George Lavender and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson — two of the most outspoken champions of the Texas open carry movement — said Monday that demonstrations across the state with...
View ArticleDan Patrick on open carry: An explainer
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday refused to say how he’d vote on open carry legislation filed this session, saying while he doesn’t think the effort has the support necessary to pass in the...
View ArticleTexas lawmakers don ‘I’m Poncho’ stickers after open carry confrontation
AUSTIN – First it was panic buttons. Then one member got a security detail. Now, state lawmakers are pushing against the actions of some open carry activists with…stickers? On Wednesday, a number of...
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