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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Proposed amendment would insure protected gun rights of Missourians.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Republican Senator Brian Munzlinger filed Senate Bill 150, which would make any new federal laws restricting semiautomatic guns and accessories unenforceable.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The National Rifle Association, silent since the shootings, said in a statement that it "is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again."

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Story update: The NBC sportscaster said Tuesday that he wishes he had more time to talk.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Dick Metcalf says Illinois law change is inevitable

Friday, July 27, 2012  FACT CHECK: Claims that treaty would curb US gun rights are overblown

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Tough politics for Obama on guns as 2012 election approaches

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Monday, March 30, 2009  Politically strong NRA uses lobbying, money to press gun rights

Monday, March 16, 2009  Senate moves forward on wilderness bill blocked in House amid dispute over gun rights