Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...The most harrowing aspect of the monthly Saxet Gun Show at North Austin's Crockett Center is driving through..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Gun Cult ... Again

People keep dying; we keep doing nothing to prevent it

"...So here we go again. Another major gun massacre, another session of national hand-wringing, another backlash from..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Cody Wilson Print Your Gun

DIY gun manufacturer will be able to print instructions online again on Aug. 1

"...able to publish instructions of how to 3-D print guns online ("The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?" Nov. 20,..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Common-Sense Gun Safety

"...need to write. He says in his letter that “Gun control costs lives.” Just like that, with no qualifications..."

July 16, 2013 Postmarks

Gun Control Is Just the Regulation of Devices

"...children safe is a public health issue.” ... Duh! [“Guns and Ammo ... and Austin Politics," News, Jan. 18.]..."

Jan. 17, 2013 Postmarks

Point Austin: A Movement for Common Sense

Saturday rally highlights public support for gun regulation

"...said Hilary Rand, speaking of the movement to reduce gun violence. "We realize it's going to be an uphill..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Fighting for Common Sense

Texas Gun Sense Rally speaks to power

"...the Capitol Saturday afternoon, hoping to keep the rational gun control momentum going in the wake of the Newtown..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Rep. Vikki Goodwin, HD 47

“... Actually figuring out solutions to our epidemic of gun violence”

"...Rep. Vikki Goodwin, who's served on both the Environ­mental Regulation and the Homeland Security & Public Safety committee, has..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Texas Backward

County takes one small step toward sanity on gun control

"...no resolution, the Travis County lease to the Saxet Gun Show for regular use of the Exposition Center was..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Guns 'R' Us

Change our gun laws, change ourselves

"...intended to write yet another somber reflection on America's gun madness in the wake of the Connecticut school massacre,..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Shoot First ... Think Later

Guns don't kill people, but they sure make it a whole lot easier

"...near Houston, where an argument reportedly turned into a gunfight – and at least three people (including the clumsy..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Miss Sloane

Jessica Chastain plays a powerful D.C. lobbyist

"...When she turns her attention to passing a firearm regulation bill, the gun lobby throws everything they’ve got at..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Failure to Focus

"...the issues of union strife and racial strife and gun control (I prefer the term “gun regulation”). The historic..."

June 29, 2016 Postmarks

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

On not surrendering to pro-gun mythology

"...insist that neither woman-hating or ridiculously easy access to guns had anything to do with the Isla Vista murders,..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines

Medicaid, guns, and more

"...any more (jokes, not tacos), visit www.burntorangereport.com. Texans Back Gun Checks..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

The Texas School Solution: More Guns, Less Money

Post-Sandy Hook bill would put teachers in firing line

"...billion out of public school funding. And now the gun lobby not only wants more guns on campus, but..."

Dec. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Guns Hang Fire at Travis County

Motions to amend or approve contract both fail, "left pending"

"...what to do about background checks at future Saxet Gun Shows – so for the moment, they've done nothing...."

Jan. 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Welcome to the Madhouse

The Keller day care fiasco and the madness of crowds

"...the Newtown school massacre: Even the mildest proposals for gun regulation have been met with hysterical backlash from the..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Bill of the Week: Or, How Not to Pass Open Carry

How one gun group became its own worst enemy

"...to open carry in Texas, it seems that one pro-gun group has been more pivotal in the collapse of..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...role for "the private sector." (Other issues: immigration reform, gun safety, environmental protection.)..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...destructive storms claim nearly a dozen lives in Texas; gun lovers to soon rejoice as they'll be able to..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...– she particularly objects to MJ Hegar's stance on gun regulation, which she says defers to "gun owners' rights"..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Lecturers Sue to Block Campus Carry

Do Texas concealed handgun rules break the Second Amendment?

"...having filed a request for a federal injunction allowing gun free classrooms...."

July 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keeping It Weird: Bills on the Fringe

Early bills show reliable signs of Texas Weird

"...thus far are bills related to immigration, voting, and handguns. We don't have enough space in this issue to..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...slaughtered 25 people, including 20 children, before turning his gun on himself. The events prompted a renewed call by..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...arguments are the same every year. One side wants gun regulation, the other doesn't. One is pro-choice. The other..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Nuts to You!

Campaign season has entered crazy-time

"...she's long haunted Citizens Communications denouncing fluoride, smart meters, gun regulation, airport security, etc. In fact, she's long been..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...Virgil Goode ("Save America" – from illegal immigrants and gun regulation), is sufficiently well-known to actually cause Mitt Romney..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• Executive Director of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Cat Packer in conversation with Cannabis Doing Good and..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...(Kevin Nelson) who hadn’t had an online presence, has begun to actively campaign. On the basic Democratic issues –..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

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