The US House of Representatives passed a bill that makes it easier for gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines.

States with weaker concealed carry laws are associated with significantly higher rates of handgun homicide, according to a new study.

As of September, adults in Texas will be legally allowed to openly carry knives with blades longer than 5.5 inches.

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill allowing churches to create security programs.

The Mississippi Senate passed the "Mississippi Church Protection Act" to allow armed security in churches, concealed carry without a permit and provide for attempts to nullify federal regulations and executive orders that would limit gun rights.

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that will ban the carrying of concealed guns on school and university campuses in the state.

A bill allowing students, faculty and others to carry concealed weapons at the University of Montana and other colleges across the state was defeated. 

In an effort to make Florida's college campuses safer, State Representative Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, is pushing to let people carry guns on campus. 

An overwhelming majority of college and university presidents want to keep their campuses gun free, says a study from Ball State University.

The new Georgia gun law that will take effect July 1 is making officials consider beefing up security at government facilities. A metal detector was placed in the front entrance of the Old Courthouse on Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia, after the law was passed.