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Activist with the organization Open Carry Tarrant County, wave a Don't Tread On Me and Texas flag, as they demonstrate at a busy road intersection, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Haltom City, Texas. North Texas gun rights advocates are suing the city of Arlington for amending an ordinance that they claim is discriminatory and infringes upon free speech rights, in the latest sign of growing tensions among gun activists and government forces in Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NRA backs down, admits it ‘was a mistake’ to shame open carry activists

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Tara Cowan of Euless, Texas, a member of Open Carry Tarrant County, poses for a portrait with a Saiga 556 rifle as she and members of the group Open Carry Tarrant County gathered for a demonstration, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Haltom City, Texas. North Texas gun rights advocates are suing the city of Arlington for amending an ordinance that they claim is discriminatory and infringes upon free speech rights, in the latest sign of growing tensions among gun activists and government forces in Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Open carry demonstrators threaten to leave NRA after being called ‘weird’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Kory Watkins, front, coordinator for Open Carry Tarrant County carries his Romanian AK 47 over his shoulder as he and his wife Janie, rear, along with others gather for a demonstration, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Haltom City, Texas. North Texas gun rights advocates are suing the city of Arlington for amending an ordinance that they claim is discriminatory and infringes upon free speech rights, in the latest sign of growing tensions among gun activists and government forces in Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NRA shames open-carry demonstrators as ‘downright foolish’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Ryan Zinke answers questions during a debate among candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. House on Wednesday evening, May 28, 2014, at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Mont. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

Republican candidates for US House debate economy

By MATT VOLZ - Associated Press

** FILE ** Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, has characterized the new House select committee tasked with investigating the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, as "a hunting mission for a lynch mob." Democrats have yet to decide if they will appoint any members to the panel. (Associated Press)

Dianne Feinstein jumps on Calif. shooting to slam NRA: ‘Shame on us’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Supporters of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act say it would give law-abiding citizens the ability to protect themselves when they travel, but critics say it eviscerates states' rights to uphold their own firearms standards by allowing gun owners who obtain permits in states with lesser requirements to carry in all 50 states. (Associated Press/File)

Democrats want $60 million to study guns

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Kansas Board of Regents Chairman Fred Logan defends a revised policy that allows universities to fire employees for improper social media use, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Topeka, Kan. Logan says the policy is narrow and won't prevent professors from speaking out on issues or criticizing administrators. (AP Photo)

Kansas regents adopt revised social media policy

Associated Press

Mostly wins for gun supporters during 2014 session

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

** FILE ** Former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin addresses the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md., Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Sarah Palin stands firm on ‘waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists’ line

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Pat Kirchner of Kankakee, Ill., is an example that it's not only men who are interested in the National Rifle Association and gun rights issues. Women, including Sarah Palin, made their voices heard at the annual meeting in Indianapolis over the weekend.

NRA set to battle Bloomberg’s gun control lobby to secure support from women

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

** FILE ** NRA President Jim Porter

NRA President Jim Porter: We’re going to flex our muscle in November

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

2013 NRA Members' Meeting: Wayne LaPierre screenshot

NRA’s LaPierre: Country ‘slipping away,’ gun owners ‘willing to fight’ for control

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention Friday, April 25, 2014, in Indianapolis. Several potential Republican contenders for president were courting gun-rights supporters at the convention Friday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Rick Santorum: I buy ammo, not flowers, for special occasions

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Friday, April 25, 2014, in Indianapolis. Several potential Republican contenders for president planned on courting gun-rights supporters at the convention Friday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Rubio offers strong defense of gun rights

By David Sherfinski and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

National Rifle Association (NRA) Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Indianapolis. Several potential Republican contenders for president planned on courting gun-rights supporters at the NRA's annual convention Friday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NRA’s LaPierre: Media engages in ‘intentional corruption of the truth’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

'Not Our Words' ad from Everytown for Gun Safety (screen shot)

Bloomberg anti-gun group debuts new ad on first day of NRA meetings

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

National Rifle Association gun-safety mascot Eddie Eagle stands beside Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president and CEO, during a news conference in Washington on Friday, Feb. 28, 1997, to mark the third anniversary of the Brady Act. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook)

NRA mom: ‘Bloomberg’s efforts would leave mothers defenseless’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

T.W. Shannon — seen here with his family — has garnered strong support from Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Sarah Palin in his quest for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma; he is shown here with his family. (T.W. Shannon)

Inside the Beltway: Bodacious conservatives ready to rumble

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Gun rights advocates successfully shot back in 2014. (AP Photo/Chattanooga Times Free Press, John Rawlston)

NRA gears up to mark a year of victories at convention in Indianapolis

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times