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The gun shop: A place to chat and shoot, as well as arm
David Gura Jan 25, 2013
Gun stores are busy since the school massacre in Newtown, Conn., revived concern about gun laws. Shops like Blue Ridge Arsenal in Virginia are sold out of some models, but are a gathering place for training and target shooting.
For now, no more daily gun deals on Groupon
David Weinberg Jan 22, 2013
A month after the school massacre in Connecticut, the daily deal site pulled all offers related to guns, including firing ranges and firearms training.
Gun store owner sees 'a storm' of sales
Kai Ryssdal Jan 17, 2013
For one gun shop owner, the president's announcement of a gun control package has boosted sales.
Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
David Gura Jan 17, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.
Obama on gun safety: U.S. needs more data on guns
David Gura Jan 16, 2013
The president called for bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, but also said the U.S. needs more background checks and more research on the causes of gun violence.
Michigan injects politics into tourism slogan
Mark Garrison Jan 11, 2013
“Pure Michigan” has been a popular tourism slogan. But the state is now using it to attract businesses by touting a new law that curbs union power.
This week in personal finance
David Gura Jan 11, 2013
We're talking about some of this week's biggest news stories: consumer debt, the new mortgage rules, and gun control.
Connecticut Senator: Ammunition is 'black hole' of gun control
Jeremy Hobson Jan 11, 2013
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins us to talk about his new proposal to curb gun violence -- background checks for the sale of bullets.
California teacher pension fund to sell gun investments
David Gura Jan 10, 2013
Can a divestment strategy have an impact on public policy?
Invitation to a gun talk draws mixed reactions
David Gura Jan 9, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden invited all sorts of industries involved with guns to a summit meeting on gun violence. Does accepting the invite amount to accepting responsibility?
