gun laws

A proposed bill in Arizona stirs up passionate debates about gun rights and the autonomy of business owners—let's break down the local impacts.

The Second Amendment has been a defining piece of America since its inception. This allows all able U.S. citizens to own firearms, and most of this country has taken advantage of that.

There is technically no "Stand Your Ground" law here in Arizona, at least not by that name. The principle, however, still applies.

Gun laws differ from state to state, so in order to keep everything in order The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence creates yearly reports that grades states based on their firearm laws and safety. Arizona's report doesn't look great.

We love the stories of grizzled outlaws fighting their way through an unjust world with nothing but a revolver and their trusty steed. Turns out, the Old West was much more tame than we remember it to be.

Arizona is constitutional carry state with some of the most generous protection of gun laws in the nation. In spite of that, there is ONE thing you can't do, even with a permit.

Is this a good idea? One Arizona school district is removing the Gun Free Zone signs and changing the policy, allowing staff to carry firearms. Reactions are mixed. Is this the change we need or a step too far?

Trespassing is generally considered to be entering someone's property without permission. When is it legal to defend your family, your property and your life when someone enters without your permission?