Enhanced background checks are preventing gun sales, but some question if they target the wrong people
New enhanced background checks have prevented thousands of gun sales this year so far, the White House said. Some are saying, however, that these checks are targeting the wrong people.
Gun sales are down due to enhanced background checks
New enhanced background checks have prevented thousands of gun sales this year so far, the White House said. Some are saying, however, that these checks are targeting the wrong people. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.
Gun violence remains leading cause of death for US youth, report finds
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.
Prosecutors seeking higher bonds for prohibited possessors after shooting of officer
Phoenix-area prosecutors are asking for high bond amounts on prohibited possessors in the wake of a shooting by a prohibited possessor that left two officers injured and one of them dead last week.
Prosecutors seek higher bonds after police shooting
Prosecutors are targeting prohibited possessors for higher bonds after the shooting death of Phoenix Police officer Zane Coolidge last week. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Kamala Harris says she owns a gun during debate response to Donald Trump
During the debate, Kamala Harris emphasized that both she and Tim Walz are gun owners and have no intention of taking away guns.
Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Ban upheld on domestic abusers owning guns
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Body pulled from Tempe Town Lake; suspect shot by police l Morning News Brief
For the second time this week, someone drowned at Tempe Town Lake, a suspect accused of ramming a police car was shot by officers near Mill Avenue, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of June 21.
Supreme Court upholds gun law meant to protect domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court ruling upholds a 1994 law that bans firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners.
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
New rule issued to expand background checks
The Biden administration is issuing a new rule requiring gun dealers nationwide to conduct background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside stores.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief
The announcement comes as LaPierre is set to face trial in the corruption case brought by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.