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2010 GOA Congressional Election Ratings Now Available

With one of the biggest elections of our lifetimes just weeks away, Gun Owners of America has now released its Congressional Ratings for the House and Senate.

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Video: Texas Bank Encourages Concealed Carry

A Texas bank is posting signs encouraging customers to carry concealed handguns to deter armed robbers. And the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association Backs Concealed Carry Confidentiality

Recently, the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association announced its support for a bill that would make the names of concealed carry permit holders confidential.

Gun Case Defying Feds Heads to Appeals Court

A Montana lawsuit that could undercut the authority of the federal government on issues including guns, marijuana, REAL ID, health care, the national guard, taxes and even law enforcement is poised to move to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

More States Allowing Guns in Bars

Happy-hour beers were going for $5 at Past Perfect, a cavernous bar just off this city's strip of honky-tonks and tourist shops when Adam Ringenberg walked in with a loaded 9-millimeter pistol in the front pocket of his gray slacks.

Lame-Duck Session Could Prove Dangerous to Gun Owners

What is the only job in America that one can be fired from, still work for over a month and take actions that will affect the entire country for years to come? If your answer was Congress then you are exactly right.

Victory in the Senate: DISCLOSE Act Fails

The U.S. Senate defeated the so-called DISCLOSE Act - a bill imposing vast free speech restrictions on gun rights organizations - when it failed to garner the 60 votes necessary to overcome Republican objections to the bill. The final vote was 59-39.

NAGR ALERT: DISCLOSE Act Vote Today

Using procedural tricks, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is planning on bringing the DISCLOSE Act up for a vote today, Thursday. The National Association for Gun Rights says the bill is a direct attack on the free speech rights of pro-gun organizations.

Kentucky: The Next No Permit Concealed Carry State?

A Kentucky lawmaker is drafting a bill that would let gun owners carry concealed weapons without any special permit. Kentucky has issued concealed carry permits since 1996, but only after a gun owner completed a training course and passed a test. As you might expect, this new law is drawing some strong support and some not-so-friendly fire.

San Francisco Gun Store to Remain Open

Last week, San Francisco's only retail firearms shop received conditional approval to reopen, much to the dis-approval of anti-gunner who wanted the shop closed for good.

Malden Mom is Glad Son Had Gun

The mother of a Malden man who survived being struck with four bullets in a gunfight

Dead Burglar Had Been on Crime Spree, Police Say

The burglar who was shot and killed by a shop owner likely sneaked onto the property through a hole in a chain link fence that is topped by barbed wir

Pinal County Grandfather Shoots Two Burglary Suspects in Home

A Pinal County grandfather shot two alleged burglary suspects inside an Arizona City home.

Gun Rights Victories in 2010 Primaries

Gun Owners of America-backed candidate Christine O'Donnell completed a dramatic come-from-behind victory in Tuesday's Delaware Senate primary.

Third Year of Falling Crime Proves Gun Grabbers Wrong

For the third straight year, violent crime has declined in all categories while gun sales climbed, gun ownership expanded and more citizens are carrying firearms for personal protection; proof positive that gun prohibitionists have been consistently and undeniably wrong, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said.

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