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Second Amendment v. Gun Control

As a result of these back-to-back rulings from the Supreme Court, neither the federal government nor any city, county, or state may enforce any law that creates a blanket prohibition against the possession of firearms by an individual in the home.

September 30, 2010

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Supreme Court Rules for Gun Owners in Chicago Handgun Case

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms to the states in the second major victory for gun rights supporters in as many years.

June 27, 2010

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Chicago Mayor Says City Will Revise Gun Laws After High Court Ruling

"I'm disappointed by the decision, but it's not surprising," Mayor Daley said at a news conference. "We're still reviewing the entire decision, but it means that Chicago's current handgun ban is unenforceable…"

June 27, 2010

Weapons

Senate Defeats Concealed Carry Amendment

The U.S. Senate voted today against allowing people with concealed carry permits in their states to carry guns in all other states that have concealed carry laws.

July 21, 2009

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To Keep and Bear Arms

Before traveling to another state where you intend to carry off duty, do a little research and inquire about local laws regulating firearms possession on private property.

January 31, 2009

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St. Louis Alderman Calls on Residents to Carry Handguns for Safety

The alderman is pleading with constituents to get guns of their own — and learn how to use them. Troupe, who represents a swatch of north St. Louis, is encouraging residents to apply for concealed weapons permits so they can start carrying a firearm.

December 1, 2008

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Foreign Correspondence

Statistics from countries that have tried it reveal that gun control is no answer for violent crime.

January 31, 2006