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Firearm sales skyrocket amid social unrest
FUQUAY-VARINA — Lee Edmark owned a gun for 25 years but never used it. He gave it away to a friend six months ago. But in March, economic shutdowns set in, followed by a summer […]
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Federal rulings could redefine what constitutes a firearm
DALLAS, Texas — A design feature of the AR-15 rifle has raised a technical legal question that is derailing cases against people who are charged with illegally buying and selling firearms under federal law. At […]
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Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying semi-automatic rifles
SEATTLE — The State of Washington on Tuesday joined a handful of other states that ban anyone under 21 from buying certain rifles after voters passed a sweeping firearms measure in November that has drawn […]
Opinion
NOTHSTINE: Keep liberals talking on gun laws
While many freedoms in America have been dissipating with the growth of government and cultural decay, this does not include the right to firearms or Second Amendment protections. Immediately after the Las Vegas massacre, gun […]
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House Bill to expand gun rights gains committee approval
RALEIGH A bill designed to bring more parity between open carry and concealed carry firearms laws gained the approval of a N.C. House committee last week, getting a favorable report along party lines. House […]
Opinion
Nothstine: North Carolinians less deserving of constitutional carry?
Despite its popular “First in Freedom” moniker, one issue North Carolina is lagging on is broadening Second Amendment protections. Over a dozen states have scrapped the requirement for concealed carry permits, while other states have […]
Opinion
Nothstine: North Carolinians less deserving of constitutional carry?
Despite its popular “First in Freedom” moniker, one issue North Carolina is lagging on is broadening Second Amendment protections. Over a dozen states have scrapped the requirement for concealed carry permits, while other states have […]
Opinion
NOTHSTINE: N.C. needs to streamline firearm laws
No inherent right outlined in the Constitution constantly faces the kind of regulation and misconceptions as the right to bear arms. Thankfully, North Carolina does not contain the excessive and burdensome regulations as some states, […]
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NOTHSTINE: 3 reasons why gun control efforts fail after mass shootings
Anybody who pays attention to the news knows that there is a hysterical rush by many politicians and pundits to call for gun control after a mass shooting. While some use the tragedy for their […]