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After Las Vegas shooting, gun stocks spike temporarily

by David Brancaccio and Jana Kasperkevic

Oct 2, 2017

During his campaign, Trump has promised to defend the second amendment.

President Donald Trump makes a statement on the Las Vegas mass shooting. The gunman, identified as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, opened fire from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the music festival, leaving at least 58 people dead and hundreds injured. Police have confirmed that one suspect is dead. The investigation is ongoing.

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Are gunslingers making a comeback thanks to open carry?

by Jana Kasperkevic

Jun 27, 2017

Even the Wild West had gun control

Art and Diana Ramirez of Austin with their pistols in custom-made holsters during and open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol on January 1, 2016 in Austin, Texas. On January 1, 2016, the open carry law took effect in Texas, and 2nd Amendment activists held an open carry rally.

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There's more than money in the Army's handgun contract

by Tim Fitzsimons

Mar 24, 2015

The Pentagon is searching for a new official supplier. Will Beretta keep the job?

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