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• AR-15 owners explain why they have their guns

  June 15, 2016 5:33 PM

  The Orlando nightclub shooter's use of a legally purchased AR-15-type rifle, which President Barack Obama likened to "weapons of war," has rekindled the debate about the sale and use of a civilian gun model often associated with the military. Shooter Omar Mateen had two guns on him Sunday when... more »

• Lawmakers seek to stop gun purchases by domestic abusers Play Video

  April 4, 2016 8:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bill aimed at ending gun sales to people convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse was moved forward by the Louisiana legsilature Monday. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Helena Moreno (D-New Orleans) said she hopes to close a loophole in a 2014 law. City courts oversee misdemeanor cases... more »

• Gun sellers, buyers in Louisiana react to Obama executive order Play Video

  January 5, 2016 4:40 PM

  WASHINGTON D.C. - President Barack Obama tightened America's gun laws today during a lengthy and emotional address. The President wiped tears from his eyes as he referred back to recent mass shootings. He referenced the dozens of children who were killed in Newtown, Connecticut and also talked about innocent... more »

• Gun sales remain constant after mass shooting Play Video

  December 3, 2015 7:37 PM

  PORT ALLEN - One gun store owner said gun sales won't spike unless the federal government tries to enact stricter controls. Scott Roe owns Spillway Sportsman in Port Allen. He and other gun dealers in the capital region say there's been no increase in area gun sales since Wednesday's mass... more »