Topic: Gun Control

The Case Against Rumors of Government Ammo Stockpiling, in Charts

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Numerous media outlets are reporting on shortages of ammunition. Paired with a recent Homeland Security procurement request, rumormongers have claimed the government is buying up ammo. That's not true. And the numbers make that clear.

By Heather Horn

Jun 28, 2010

Supreme Court Extends Gun Rights to States

The Second Amendment is "fully applicable to the states"

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By Heather Horn

Mar 9, 2010

Quote of the Day: Cream, Sugar, Hold the Ammo

A Boston Globe columnist on Starbucks and the right to bear arms

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By Heather Horn

Mar 3, 2010

Reasons Not to Fear the End of Gun Bans

The Supreme Court is likely to strike down Chicago's handgun ban; there may be upsides

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 19, 2010

Is Obama Pro Gun?

Well, if a lack of gun-control policy is any indication...

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By Carl Franzen

Nov 3, 2009

Sales of Guns and Bullets Shoot Up Nationwide, For Now

The Washington Post says the gun industry is blowing away all sales targets, but bloggers predict a looming bust

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By Katharine Rust

Sep 23, 2009

Good Question!

Why Won't the NRA Support Plaxico Burress?

The Giant receiver got two years for gun possession. Democratic Underground wonders where his defenders are.

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By Max Fisher

Aug 27, 2009

Guns in Public

Jason Zengerle and Megan McArdle debate whether gun-toting protesters are a threat

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 18, 2009

Calling Off the Assault Rifles at Obama Rallies

The right has fielded some of the sharpest critics of legally brandishing firearms near the President.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 12, 2009

The Right Rejects Gun-Toting Protestor

Card-carrying gun rights advocates decisively reject William Kostric packing heat at an Obama townhall.

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