Despite being a top priority, a dispute among Republicans ultimately derailed the attempt to void any federal law that “infringed on people's right to keep and bear arms.”

Republicans have been divided on how to punish potential violators of the legislation dubbed the “Second Amendment Preservation Act.”

In yet another indication that more gun laws could be a political loser, a new poll released March 31 shows a strong majority of likely voters think stricter gun control is a bad idea, the highest level of skepticism toward firearms restrictions in two years.

Connecticut''s WTNH-TV and COLT Manufacturing examine the modern sporting rifle.