Guns in National Parks Bill waits for Obama’s signature
In a stinging defeat for gun-control advocates, Congress has voted to allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges.
The House approved the measure, 279-147, on Wednesday, one day after the Senate acted.
A total of 105 Democrats in the House joined 174 Republicans in supporting the gun measure, which essentially restores a [...]
Concealed Carry at Public Colleges in Texas May Soon be a Reality
By a 20-11 vote, a divided Texas Senate gave final approval this morning to a bill that would allow college students with state handgun licenses to carry weapons in dorms and classrooms.
The proposal would allow private colleges and universities to prohibit handguns on their campuses. But public institutions would have to allow Texans with state [...]