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GunsNo End in Sight for High Firearm Demand, License to Carry Applications
Daniel FriendFebruary 2, 2021
January 2021 set another record of background checks for gun purchases and License to Carry applications in Texas and across the country.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseProposed Bill From Texas Democrat Would Trim List of Restricted Areas for Big Knives
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 5, 2021
Dutton's bill would cut down on the list of places where big knives are restricted — a piece of code he wrote.
FederalGunsProposed Rule Would Ease Firearm Restrictions at Parks Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Daniel FriendMay 15, 2020
If the change is approved, LTC holders would no longer be required to obtain written consent to carry weapons in recreational facilities managed by the government agency.
Elections 2020FederalGunsIssuesBrady PAC to Push for Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, Texas Democrats in 2020
Holly HansenMay 6, 2020
The Brady PAC will be maxing out federal contribution limits for Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for her support of gun control measures.
GunsFirearm Sales Surge, Background Checks Reach an All-Time High as Gun Stores Keep their Doors Open
Daniel FriendApril 2, 2020
In light of panic caused by the coronavirus pandemic, gun and ammo sales surged in March. Here's a look at what some gun stores have seen.
GunsHealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsGun Stores to Remain Open Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Under Texas Attorney General Opinion
Daniel FriendMarch 27, 2020
With the various local orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some have argued that gun stores are not "essential businesses." The Texas Attorney General said they can't be forced to close.
GunsIssuesStatewide NewsSecond Amendment Sanctuary Wave in Texas Steadily Continuing
Daniel FriendFebruary 17, 2020
The total number of counties in Texas to pass pro-Second Amendment resolutions is now at least 64.
Civil SocietyGunsIssuesLocal NewsWells, Texas Passes Ordinances Banning Abortion, Protecting Second Amendment, and Prohibiting Camping on Public Property
Daniel FriendFebruary 13, 2020
The small East Texas town of Wells passed three ordinances on Monday to become a "sanctuary city for the unborn," a "Second Amendment sanctuary," and ban camping on public property.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalGunsBrady PAC to Support Wendy Davis in TX-21 Race Against Chip Roy
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2020
In 2018, Brady PAC won 88 percent of its federal races. One of those they lost was against Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21). This year, the pro-gun control group hopes Wendy Davis can pull it off.
GunsStatewide NewsTexas Counties Passing Pro-Second Amendment Resolutions Surpasses 50, Some Avoiding “Sanctuary” Language
Daniel FriendJanuary 16, 2020
The number of counties in Texas to pass pro-Second Amendment resolutions is now over fifty, but some are beginning to avoid the label of "sanctuary."
GunsIssuesStatewide NewsNearly 50 Counties in Texas Have Passed Pro-Second Amendment Resolutions
Daniel FriendJanuary 13, 2020
Before 2019 was even over, nearly 50 counties in Texas had passed resolutions reaffirming their commitment to the Second Amendment. Here's a look at the most updated list of counties to pass such a resolution.