Texas lawmakers approved carrying handguns openly on the streets of the nation's second most-populous state, sending the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who immediately promised to sign it and reverse a ban dating to the post-Civil War era.

Reports say the student was suspended for one day for wearing the shirt, which bore the NRA logo, an image of a hunting rifle and the words “Protect Your Right.”

A bill expanding background checks to encompass nearly all gun sales in the northwestern state of Oregon made it through the state Legislature on Monday, overcoming obstacles that stymied two previous attempts to pass similar laws.

Minnesota's Senate added language to a bill that would legalize gun silencers — a surprise development as majority Democrats had shown little interest in changing the state's gun laws and a direct challenge to Gov. Mark Dayton's promise that such a measure would meet his veto pen.

The South Carolina House passed a bill that would eliminate the need to get a concealed weapons permit to carry guns in public in the state.

Country singer Tim McGraw prompts fury from fans who say an upcoming benefit concert for the non-profit group Sandy Hook Promise will pad the pockets of gun grabbers. Would you buy a ticket to the show?

Texas has allowed concealed carry of handguns since 1995, but a recent push for open carry has been taken up.