Written by the National Shooting Sports Foundation The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $42.9 billion in 2014, a 125-percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to more than 263,000, a 58-percent increase in that period, according … [Read more...] about Firearms industry economic impact rises 125 percent since 2008
Archives for April 21, 2015
Texas: Tough House debate gives way to easy OK of open carry
The state House on Friday gave preliminary approval to the licensed open carry of handguns, all but guaranteeing the controversial measure's passage into law. … [Read more...] about Texas: Tough House debate gives way to easy OK of open carry
Texas House rejects letting state’s four biggest cities opt out of “open carry” of handguns
The Texas House finally approved and sent the Senate Monday a bill allowing the licensed open carry of handguns. The vote, largely along party lines, was 101-42. Seven Democrats, all from South Texas or border regions, voted for the measure. … [Read more...] about Texas House rejects letting state’s four biggest cities opt out of “open carry” of handguns
Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience
Texas appears poised to join the growing number of states allowing licensed, trained adults to carry concealed handguns for lawful protection on the campuses of public universities and colleges. In Texas, as elsewhere, opponents offer a parade of horribles about the supposed results: heated classroom discussion of Sophocles will result in gunfights; students will threaten to … [Read more...] about Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience