National Rifle Association

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Illinois Lawmakers to Vote on Concealed Carry Bill

The stage is set for a vote on a concealed carry bill. And it’s one that the National Rifle Association does not like.

2013/05/17

File photo of NRA President David Keene. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NRA President: ‘Unseemly For The President To Throw A Public Tantrum’

National Rifle Association President David Keene says that while President Barack Obama’s gun control efforts failed in Congress last week, “the war has not ended.”

2013/04/25

Adolphus Busch IV Drops NRA Membership

Adolphus Busch the Fourth says he disagrees with NRA’s stand on background checks.

2013/04/18

File photo of a concealed weapons training class for teachers. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

Even In Pro-Gun States, Bid To Arm Teachers Stalls

When a gunman killed 26 children and staff at a Connecticut grade school, Missouri Rep. Mike Kelley quickly proposed legislation that would allow trained teachers to carry hidden guns into the classroom as a “line of defense” against attackers.

2013/04/08

4/12/12-Exhibitors rush to put the finishing touches on their display booths at America's Center Thursday. It's day one of the 141st National Rifle Association convention. The event runs through Sunday. For more information go to www.nraam.org.

NRA President Approves of (Part of) Mayor Slay’s Gun Strategy

“You use a gun to commit a crime, go to prison. Period,” NRA President David Keene said.

2013/04/08

Illinois House Panel Spars On Assault Weapons Ban

A two-hour House Judiciary Committee hearing on guns its third in a week produced virtually no common ground between the two sides.

2013/02/28

File photo of a gun being cocked (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Mo. Senate Passes Bill To Allow NRA-Sponsored Gun Safety Course

The bill would also require teachers to perform a simulated intruder drill put on by local law enforcement.

2013/02/26

Federal Court Refuses To Reconsider Illinois Concealed Carry Ruling

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) won’t say directly if the attorney general should take the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court.

2013/02/22

Durbin: Gun Control Must Start In The Senate

“John Boehner, the speaker of the House, basically threw in the towel. He said ‘we can’t do it here, do it in the Senate’”

2013/01/18

New Police Chief Says He’s Met With School Officials About Shootings

And while no changes will be implemented immediately, Captain Sam Dotson calls the meeting productive.

2012/12/24

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