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Open Carry 101: What You Need to Know About Changes in Texas Open Carry Laws

Posted by jhingarat21 on 16th Oct 2015

EL PASO, Texas – With all the protests and controversy surrounding changes in Texas law to the open and concealed carry, what do you need to know about the people who carry a handgun legally in Texas? ABC-7 took an in-depth look at the current law and the changes coming into effect soon, and wh …

"Tough Guys"

16th Oct 2015

Episode TranscriptI've heard many people talk about gun owners as "tough guys" with a macho ego using gun ownership as an extension of their puffed-up image. Even my own grandmother told me that guys just want guns because it makes them feel tougher. This is a completely inaccurate stereot …

Taurus Settlement Details Released

15th Oct 2015

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has authorized the release of details about a proposed class action settlement about alleged safety defects in certain Taurus-branded pistols. See previous reporting about the suit in the Shooter’s Log here. Further deta …

Lawmakers propose reinstating handgun waiting period

15th Oct 2015

Democratic lawmakers are moving to reinstate the state's 48-hour waiting period for handguns, nearly four months after a law passed repealing the wait time. Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, and Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd, D-Milwaukee, are proposing the measure, which would require gun purchasers to w …

Concealed Carry Saves Lives

Posted by jhingarat21 on 15th Oct 2015

It’s no cause for celebration when a lawful citizen with a permit has no other choice than to draw during a criminal confrontation. It’s a life-changing event, but in these cases from October, the “victims” made it home safely and their stories serve to reminder us all to carry early, carry often.It …

Kid Finds Officer’s Gun in a Restaurant Bathroom

Posted by jhingarat21 on 15th Oct 2015

“Aha! That’s where I put it.”Justifiably, there have been heaps of fury directed at restaurants that, for some reason, have started booting police officers for carrying their service weapons, but here’s an equally crazy story about an officer who created havoc by not carrying hers: Two Nor …