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Colbert: Gun Fashion Means Fear Everyone

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:20:32 CDT

Now that 37 states allow concealed-carry permits, many gun owners face a serious dilemma: How to carry their weapons without sacrificing their fashion sense? Fortunately, clothing makers have blessed us with " concealed-carry clothing ," which a very excited Stephen Colbert discussed last night . "Finally: The handgun meets the Tim Gunn," he...

New Fashions Solve Dilemma: Where to Hide the Gun?

Kate Schwartz — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:10:40 CDT

Woolrich's new $65 chinos feature an additional pocket and stretchable waistband—and not so you'll have a place to stash a Hershey bar and a way to feel comfortable after you've downed it. The features are custom-built for holding a gun, specifically, for hiding one, explains the New York Times...

12 More States May OK Carrying Gun Without Permit

Kevin Spak — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:33:10 CST

Bills are in the works in at least 12 states to allow residents to buy and carry concealed weapons without a permit, USA Today reports. Gun control advocates are naturally appalled. "They want a gun in every nook and cranny in society with no permission needed," fumed a Brady Campaign...

NYPD Developing Infrared Gun Scanner

Rob Quinn — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:50:05 CST

Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just radiating suspicious energy? The New York City Police Department is working with the Defense Department to develop an infrared scanner that can detect concealed weapons, Commissioner Ray Kelly announced yesterday. The device reads the energy people emit and detects...

Sheriff to Women: Pack a Pistol to Shoot Rapists

Mary Papenfuss — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:35:16 CDT

Ladies, if you want to stop rapists, start packing heat. That's the advice from a South Carolina sheriff who reassures women that "you ain't got to be accurate; you just have to get close." Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright was moved to encourage local gals to get a permit and...

Passenger Tries to Board Plane With 13 Knives

Rob Quinn — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:18:45 CDT

The Transportation Security Administration has been taking a lot of flak lately, but at least officers busted a Baltimore man who tried to get through airport security with 12 switchblades and a butterfly knife in his carry-on bag, MSNBC reports. The passenger, an Egyptian citizen who has been in the...

Wisconsin Passes Concealed Gun Law

Rob Quinn — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:00:00 CDT

Wisconsin is about to become the 49th state to allow residents to carry concealed weapons in public. The law, which will require permit holders to undergo background checks and training, passed the state's Republic-controlled assembly and is about to be signed by Gov. Scott Walker, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel...

Wary of Vacant Homes, Florida Realtors Pack Heat

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:52:05 CDT

Real estate agent: a dangerous job? In Florida, some think that it is. Many of the homes on the market are vacant, and therefore a possible haven for crime—and as a result more and more real estate agents are considering packing heat. "You don't know what's waiting for you...

Nebraska Politician Promotes Arming Teachers

Rob Quinn — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:58:26 CST

Nebraska schools would be safer places if teachers were allowed to carry concealed weapons, claims a state politician. State Sen. Mark Christensen has introduced legislation in the wake of this month's Omaha school shooting that would allow school districts to set their own gun policy subject to a vote from...