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A battle is brewing between states as gun rights and open carry laws are considered by lawmakers. Oklahoma is the latest state to consider a measure allowing open carry within state boundaries, while in California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban open carry in the state. In Louisiana state lawmakers are debating a bill allowing [...] Oklahomans soon may be able to openly carry guns in public after the House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to allow the practice. The measure has already passed the Senate and now heads to Democratic Gov. Brad Henry, who has not indicated whether he will sign it. The requirements for obtaining a gun license, including a background check and [...] As some states consider bills to get more guns in the hands of gun owners, some states are considering bills aimed at banning open carry. In California, the Democrat-controlled Assembly Public Safety Committee passed a measure banning “open carry.” The move is expected to draw opposition and will likely lead to a number of lawsuits. Both sides [...] Beginning today, people may carry firearms into national parks and refuges in states where right to carry laws exist. The federal legislation to allow this was authored by Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn, who said “If a law-abiding citizen has the right to carry a firearm in their state, it makes no sense to [...] |
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