Point Austin: In Defense of the Public Square

We need to keep rejecting publicly the preposterous notion that ubiquitous guns make us safer

"...of the Jan. 1 enforcement of the Texas Legislature's open carry handgun law, it's been gratifying to see the..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Gun Sense

Groups rally in the wake of open carry

"...not for lack of shoppers due to the new open carry law that went into effect Jan. 1, but..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Shell Shock

Open carry supporter posts 911 caller's personal info

"...Mad Libs can't be much fun for open carry advocates. Instead of zany nouns, they just have..."

April 29, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...more Austin establishments join the list of businesses banning open carry in light of recent legislation; a police officer..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Carried Away

Open carry group stages parking lot protest

"...If there's one thing Open Carry Texas knows, it's that you have to be..."

Nov. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Gun Rights Activist Says Lawmakers "Punishable by Death"

Open carry advocate threatens legislators in video

"...pressuring Texas lawmakers to pass lax gun laws, including open carry without licensing requirements...."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Not in My House

List of businesses opting out of open carry

"...Texas' new open carry handgun law went into effect Jan. 1, which..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature

Michael Cargill Wins Right to Pack Heat at City Hall

Court rules in favor of local gun enthusiast, City fined for violating open carry statute

"...against the city of Austin over his right to carry his weapon into Austin City Hall. Cargill filed the..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Let's Go Gun Crazy

UT working group recommends allowing guns in classrooms, while a "mock mass shooting" and a "mass farting" protest in response bring out the national media

"...handguns, an MP5, and AK-47 and AR-15 rifles – openly carried down the Drag past the University of Texas'..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Mock Shooting Now Just Near UT Campus

Update: Mass farting demonstration planned in response

"...Supporters of campus carry, which is set to go into effect on August..."

Dec. 9, 2015 News Post by Mac McCann

Guns vs. Moms

Is the open carry movement going off half-cocked?

"...On Monday, members of Open Carry Tex­as and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Gun Bullies Lead ... Lawmakers Follow

Gun activists mob Capitol to mixed reception

"...Open carry advocates started off the 84th legislative session with..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: Guns, Islamophobia, & Budget Cuts

The Lege takes on guns, Islamophobia, and sets the draft budget

"...Schizophrenic messages are coming out of the Legislature about open carry. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has sent two pieces..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Criminal Justice: Weed and Weapons

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...Open carry and campus carry dominated, but there were other..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: We'll Always Have ... Mass Murder

On not surrendering to pro-gun mythology

"...Meanwhile, in Texas, those charming folks vigorously promoting "open carry" of weaponry wherever and whenever managed to provoke..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Ken Paxton Sues Austin

AG wants City Hall to comply with open carry

"...upset that city officials have chosen to bar the open carry of handguns inside of City Hall...."

July 28, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...reality is that gun control advocates expect that the open carry rules in Senate Bill 17 will pass, and..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stow Your Weapons

"...commercial establishments that have confirmed they will not allow "open carry" of firearms in their stores, following the January..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: A Deadly Shooting, Rick Perry, and City Council

Police kill an armed man, Perry's ready to run, and more

"...Watkins drew national attention. His inflammatory message – pass open carry legislation or be deemed a traitor, “punishable by..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Real Guns and Fart Guns

An open carry walk, a mock mass shooting, and a mass farting counter-protest

"...An open carry walk, a mock mass shooting, and a mass..."

Dec. 12, 2015 Photo Gallery

SXSW Short “Come & Take It” and the Story Behind #CocksNotGlocks

Documentary about controversial UT protests plays Texas Shorts Competition

"...behind the Cocks Not Glocks protests, aka "Campus (Dildo) Carry." Targeting the idiocy of Texas' "campus carry" law (which..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Law Unquestionable

"...the Public Square,” News, Jan. 15], it’s clear the open carry law is a direct response to the actions..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Postmarks

Flip the Crowd

"...Murder” [News, June 6]: An interesting response to the open carry groups would be to mirror them but flip..."

June 7, 2014 Postmarks

Bring Some Common Sense to Gun Discussion

"...News, June 6], but I have to say Texas open carry advocates who are carrying semi-auto carbines on a..."

June 5, 2014 Postmarks

Was It Legal

"...Dear Editor Is it a good idea to allow open carry of assault style weapons? Are you comfortable with..."

July 30, 2020 Postmarks

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...Witnesses say Foster, armed with an AK-47-type rifle carried openly, approached the driver, who fired five shots through an..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Guns 'R' Us

Change our gun laws, change ourselves

"...and it occurred to me if these guys are opening their big mouths, the rest of us ought to..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Bad Idea

"...in our nation, and give the public permission to carry any weapon of choice into demonstrations, and keep a..."

July 27, 2020 Postmarks

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Act, passed in 2015, in which the state ever-so-gently opened the door to utilizing medical cannabis to ease the..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...8) Glocks and Cocks The arrival of open carry in Texas and campus carry at UT moved..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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