NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man arrested for carrying an automatic weapon in the French Quarter, who was then released after the charges were refused, now faces federal charges.

In the wake of mass shootings, including multiple active-shooter incidents on military installations, some might be wondering whether they can openly carry a gun or have a concealed weapon on base.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police saw Carmon Tussey walking briskly toward a crowded Louisville bar carrying a semi-automatic weapon. With people running away, officers moved in, service weapons drawn.

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Sen. Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden, said Tuesday he will be introducing legislation that would prevent people from carrying semi-automatic weapons in areas including parks, stores, restaurants ...

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming hunters could carry automatic weapons and guns equipped with silencers in the field under proposed legislation that would also allow archery hunters to carry firearms.

Police also say he had a handgun modified to become fully-automatic at the time of his arrest. Luis Crespo, 21, is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

In 202 cases in which Burke’s prosecutors have sought pretrial detention of defendants accused of carrying enhanced illegal weapons, Cook County judges have ordered detention in only 115 cases.

Right-to-Carry (RTC) laws refer to the entire class of legislation allowing legal firearm owners to carry concealed weapons, either without a permit or with one in states with requirements for them.