New Mexico governor's suspension of right to public carry guns sparks demonstrations
Some demonstrators defiantly wore holstered handguns on their hips or carried assault rifles in a rally by gun-rights advocates, protesting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s surprise order to suspend for 30 days the right to carry firearms after two children were recently killed in separate shootings.
New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
University of North Carolina students push for gun safety after deadly shooting of faculty member
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
Mass shootings spark different laws as states split between gun rights and control
The number of states enacting gun legislation has climbed this year. The move signals an ongoing nationwide debate about balancing the right to bear arms and curbing gun violence.
Parkland parents bring 23 buses to NRA's Virginia headquarters for gun control demonstration
Twenty-three empty school buses were parked outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Virginia as part of a gun control demonstration led by the parents of a Parkland school shooting victim.
Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.
TSA stopped over 3,200 firearms at security checkpoints for 1st half of 2023
Of the firearms that were seized for the first half of 2023, 92% were loaded.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges went too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Phoenix Mercury fans wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Dozens of fans from groups like Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety filled fan sections holding signs, and the jumbo screen projected facts about gun violence during timeouts.
Federal court deals blow to ATF pistol brace rule ahead of gun accessory registration deadline
Gun rights groups argue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives lacks the authority to force millions of gun owners to register their weapons equipped with stabilizing braces.
Biden gets low approval ratings on economy, guns and more in latest AP-NORC poll
Public approval of Biden’s handling of the economy remains low in a time of high inflation, a difficult housing market and concerns about a potential U.S. government debt default.
After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman in deadly mall shooting
Authorities have been reviewing social media accounts they believe Mauricio Garcia used and posts that showed interest in white supremacist and neo-Nazi views, according to an official.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes gun-related school bills
One bill would have allowed parents with a permit to carry concealed weapons onto school campuses. The second bill would have required schools to host firearm safety training for kids in grades 6-12.
'Smart Gun' introduced with fingerprint, facial recognition technology
Colorado company Biofire Technologies has unveiled a new "Smart Gun;" a gun that can only be fired after quickly verifying the shooter's identity with fingerprint and facial recognition technology.