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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Monday, April 08, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know where local school’s get their safety plans from.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet with NRA as gun violence taskforce nears deadline.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Story updated with video: The group's top lobbyist, Wayne LaPierre, said at a Washington news conference that, quote, "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Friday, December 21, 2012  National Rifle Association, the country's foremost gun lobby, was holding a news conference on Friday in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shootings.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Updated with new story: The nation's largest gun rights organization made its first public statements Tuesday after a self-imposed media blackout.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Its Facebook page has disappeared. It has posted no tweets. It makes no mention of the Sandy Hook shooting on its website.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  It remains to be seen whether Sandy Hook will break the usual cycle of universal shock fading into political reality.