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A study conducted by political scientists at the University of Illinois in Chicago claims that opposition to gun control in the United States could be the outgrowth of “white resentment.” The study was originally published in an academic journal, titled

Gun owners in Idaho and West Virginia can now carry their weapons concealed without a permit, allowing Gun Owners of America (GOA) to claim victory over “Bloomberg’s billions.”

North Carolina-based grocer The Fresh Market says it will refuse to serve law-abiding customers who carry guns for self-defense. The decision came amid pressure from the Micheal Bloomberg-funded group, Moms Demand Action, which claims to have “gathered nearly 4,000 signatures

Campus carry for colleges and universities in Tennessee cleared another hurdle Tuesday and now heads to the Senate for a vote.

On Tuesday, California Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Plumas Lake) is introducing legislation to help protect domestic violence victims by carving out an exception for them to carry a gun for self-defense on college campuses.

On the same day the Secret Service announced that guns will not be allowed at the national GOP convention, the Republican Party of Texas announced it will allow the carrying of handguns at the state convention by licensed gun owners.

On March 25 Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed permitless concealed carry legislation which makes the Second Amendment the official carry permit for state residents 21 years and older.

On Sunday, 27-year-old Don William Alvarez U-turned, followed 28-year-old Jack Bellino home, and was shot dead in what law enforcement describes as self-defense.

On Tuesday the Iowa House concurred with the Senate, and a bill to allow the sale of suppressors in the state is now on its way to Governor Terry Branstad’s (R) desk. Titled the Hearing Protection Act, the bill focuses

The March 21 shooting on the Georgia State University (GSU) campus in which two were wounded is a stark reminder that “gun-free zones” are not gun free.

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (R) wants lawmakers to water down the campus carry legislation they sent to his desk, but House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) says that is not going to happen.

Tony and Monika Siebers own Ogden, Utah’s Sea Bears Fish House, a Scottish-themed restaurant where the staff wear kilts and openly carry handguns.\

On March 18 the Idaho House concurred with the Senate by passing legislation that abolishes the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun in the state.

On March 17 a man eating a Whataburger sandwich in the restaurant’s parking lot opened fire on two suspects who allegedly “tried to rob him,” killing one.

On Wednesday the Tennessee House Civil Justice Subcommittee passed legislation allowing teachers and staff to carry guns at school for self-defense.

Permitless carry passed the Idaho Senate Wednesday with a vote of 27-8.

Gun manufacturing in America has more than doubled since Obama took office, and most recently, it has been driven by surging interest in concealed carry handguns in .380 and 9mm.

On March 14 permitless carry legislation passed the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee and now heads to the full Senate for a vote.

Although campus carry passed the Georgia House and Senate amid much pro-gun fanfare–including fanfare from Governor Nathan Deal (R)–the bill may be in jeopardy as Deal outlines substantive changes he wants made before signing the measure.

On March 9, an employee at a Florida business ran out to his car, grabbed his gun, then re-entered the business and confronted an alleged “active shooter,” stopping him “in his tracks.”

A customer with a concealed-carry permit shot and killed a man who was allegedly swinging a hatchet at customers and a store clerk in a Seattle-area 7-Eleven.

Campus carry legislation passed out of Alaska’s Senate judiciary committee March 7 and is next expected to be taken up by the Senate’s finance committee.

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence sent a March 9 email alert urging opposition to Donald Trump for his pro-gun stance on “concealed carry” and because of his support for allowing teachers to defend themselves and their students on school campuses.

Legislation abolishing concealed carry permit requirements is on the move in the Idaho and Missouri legislatures.

The Michael Bloomberg-funded group, Everytown for Gun Safety, is running a 30-second television ad in Georgia, urging residents to ask their state senators to oppose gun rights on college campuses.

Donald Trump Jr. says he shares his personal commitment to the Second Amendment and pro-gun policies with his father, presidential candidate Donald J. Trump.

On March 4 the West Virginia House voted to override Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s (D) veto of permitless carry legislation and on Saturday, March 5, the West Virginia Senate followed suit.

At the close of the quarter, ending January 31, Smith & Wesson’s sales were up “61.5%” compared to the same time last year.

During the March 3 GOP debate Donald Trump said there should be no restrictions on the Second Amendment and stressed that attacks on innocents can be prevented or curtailed if the people have the ability to shoot back.

On March 3, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) vetoed HB 4145, a bill which would have allowed residents to carry a gun concealed without a permit in the state.

Ohio reports that concealed carry licenses surged in 2015, with approximately 72,000 new licenses issued.

Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle (R) said he looks forward to attending the spring signing ceremony for campus carry legislation currently making its way through the state legislature.

On March 1, a 65-year-old concealed carry permit holder shot two suspects after they allegedly beat him and began hitting his wife as well.

Donald Trump Jr. tells a group of voters in Elko, Nevada that his father–Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump–fully supports the Second Amendment right to shoot back in self-defense when under attack.

On February 26, Governor Nathan Deal (R) said the arguments being propounded against campus carry in Georgia are part of the same “hype” concealed carry opponents put forth in 2014.

The Kimber Ultra Carry II (Two-Tone) is a light-weight, compact 1911 with a three-inch barrel and unbelievable accuracy. The combination of the potent .45 auto caliber and the fact the every aspect of the gun is carefully designed for everyday carry makes one wonder aloud, Does this handgun represent 1911 concealed carry perfection?