Guns are an unstoppable cultural and political force in America.But at least recently, firearms sales have gotten pretty weak.On Tuesday, Sturm, Ruger and Co., America’s largest gun manufacturer,reported that sell-through from wholesalers to retail gun stores, a proxy for demand, declined 9 percent …

Members of the Tennessee Army & Air National Guard who meet certain requirements are now able to carry handguns with them to state armories and facilities, according to a new decision issued Thursday by the head of the Tennessee National Guard.The decision to allow service members with valid han …