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Florida OKs faster concealed weapons permits for military members

Posted by jhingarat21 on 3rd Aug 2015

John W. Richardson, owner of Topeka Shooters’ Supply in Topeka, Kan., demonstrates a holster that could be used to carry a concealed weapon at his gun shopFlorida is expediting concealed weapons permits for active-duty service members and veterans in reaction to the shootings at military recruiting …

New York City Considers Divesting From Walmart Over Gun Sales

Posted by jhingarat21 on 3rd Aug 2015

“Our public money must not be invested in companies that fundamentally undermine our public safety.”NEW YORK — New York City may divest hundreds of millions of dollars from Walmart and other big-name stores that sell guns and ammunition less than two years after it yanked investments in the country’ …

Whataburger Takes Stand Against Texas’ New Open Carry Law

Posted by jhingarat21 on 3rd Aug 2015

SAN ANTONIO — An iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, and industry experts say other restaurants will likely take the same stand against a new state law legalizing the practice in many public places.Whataburger — with some 780 locations in 10 stat …

The 12 Reasons Why Americans Fail Federal Gun Background Checks

Posted by jhingarat21 on 3rd Aug 2015

More than 1 million people have been blocked from buying a gun after failing federal background checks since 1998. But some reasons for denial are more common than others.This summer’s spate of mass shootings has raised questions about why people like John Houser and Dylann Roof were able to bu …