Dozens of new state laws have made it easier to obtain guns and carry them in more public places and made it harder for local governments to enact restrictions, according to a review of state legislation by The Associated Press. The number of guns manufactured and sold and the number of permits to carry concealed weapons have also increased, data show.
But in the three years since, many states have moved in the opposite direction, embracing the National Rifle Association's axiom that more "good guys with guns" are needed to deter mass shootings.
1. In Kansas, gun owners can now carry concealed weapons without obtaining a license.
2. In Texas, those with permits will soon be able to carry openly in holsters and bring concealed weapons into some college classrooms.
3. Arkansas, gun enthusiasts may be able to carry weapons into polling places next year when they vote for president.