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Police oppose measure allowing guns in public buildings

Police chiefs from nine Kansas universities and colleges Thursday came out against a measure that would allow concealed handguns in government buildings.

Kansas police oppose proposal allowing guns in public buildings

Police chiefs from nine Kansas universities and colleges Thursday came out against a measure that would allow concealed handguns in government buildings. Click to Continue »

Missourians set their sights on more firearms

Lake of the Ozarks residents appear to be part of a statewide and nationwide trend with their contribution to an increase in firearms purchases and licenses toward the end of 2011. Concealable handguns, in particular, are more in demand.

NRA Raises $200 Million as Gun Lobby Toasters Burn Logo on Bread

A toaster that burns the National Rifle Association’s logo onto bread fetched $650 at an auction last month, just one reflection of the money-making power in the gun group’s brand.

Interest in firearm permits saw uptick in 2011

Demand for concealed-carry permits in Boone County continued to rise in 2011 while gun permit checks across the county soared, reports indicate. Through November, Boone County issued 612 new concealed-carry permits and 615 renewals, said Maj. Tom Reddin of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. The 2011 total, not including December, of 1,227 permits already is an increase of 195 permits above ...