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Maine gun safety advocates launch citizen initiative to pass ‘red flag’ law

Maine gun safety advocates launch citizen initiative to pass ‘red flag’ law

By Emma Davis, Maine Morning Star - September 19, 2024
Study finds  prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness 

Study finds  prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness 

By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle - September 12, 2024
U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’

U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’

By Rachana Pradhan and Fred Clasen-Kelly - June 25, 2024
Whitmer creates task force aiming to prevent gun violence in Michigan

Whitmer creates task force aiming to prevent gun violence in Michigan

By Jon King, Michigan Advance - June 20, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting

U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting

By Ariana Figueroa, Pennsylvania Capital Star - June 14, 2024
‘We need something that works’: Activists call for more resources for gun violence prevention

‘We need something that works’: Activists call for more resources for gun violence prevention

By Lucy Valeski, Michigan Advance - June 07, 2024
Senate GOP halts effort to add mental health records to gun background checks

Senate GOP halts effort to add mental health records to gun background checks

By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin - May 17, 2024
Colorado House approves historic ban on ‘assault weapons’

Colorado House approves historic ban on ‘assault weapons’

By Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline - April 14, 2024
Slate of gun safety bills introduced after Lewiston shooting advance to full Legislature

Slate of gun safety bills introduced after Lewiston shooting advance to full Legislature

By Annmarie Hilton, Maine Morning Star - March 28, 2024
Delaware assault weapon ban faces federal appeal

Delaware assault weapon ban faces federal appeal

By Jacob Owens, Spotlight Delaware - March 12, 2024
Not if, but when: Parents of slain Parkland students urge Utah lawmakers to pass school safety bill

Not if, but when: Parents of slain Parkland students urge Utah lawmakers to pass school safety bill

By Kyle Dunphey, Utah News Dispatch - February 21, 2024
Ohio Second Amendment ‘sanctuary’ measure cleared for the House floor

Ohio Second Amendment ‘sanctuary’ measure cleared for the House floor

By Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal - November 20, 2023
Gun safety measures head to Pa. House over GOP objections

Gun safety measures head to Pa. House over GOP objections

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital Star - November 14, 2023
Virginia state Senate candidate opposes gun laws, thinks profanity should be a crime

Virginia state Senate candidate opposes gun laws, thinks profanity should be a crime

By Josh Israel - October 17, 2023
Meet the candidates running in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District

Meet the candidates running in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District

By Josh Israel - October 17, 2023
Wisconsin’s 3rd District candidates differ sharply on gun safety and abortion rights

Wisconsin’s 3rd District candidates differ sharply on gun safety and abortion rights

By Josh Israel - October 11, 2023
Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol returns with assault rifle

Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol returns with assault rifle

By Associated Press - October 05, 2023
Disqualified 2022 Michigan gubernatorial candidate James Craig announces 2024 Senate bid

Disqualified 2022 Michigan gubernatorial candidate James Craig announces 2024 Senate bid

By Josh Israel - October 03, 2023
Wisconsin Senate candidates present stark contrast on gun safety and reproductive rights

Wisconsin Senate candidates present stark contrast on gun safety and reproductive rights

By Josh Israel - September 27, 2023
Michigan GOP state Rep. Matt Hall emailed death threats in 2001 when he was a student

Michigan GOP state Rep. Matt Hall emailed death threats in 2001 when he was a student

By Josh Israel - September 19, 2023
Parents of shooting survivors outraged as Tennessee Republicans refuse to pass gun reforms

Parents of shooting survivors outraged as Tennessee Republicans refuse to pass gun reforms

By Emily Singer - August 30, 2023
Republicans refuse to address gun violence as nation sees 476th mass shooting of 2023

Republicans refuse to address gun violence as nation sees 476th mass shooting of 2023

By Josh Israel - August 29, 2023
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants

Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants

By Associated Press - August 10, 2023
Supreme Court reinstates Biden administration’s regulation of ghost guns

Supreme Court reinstates Biden administration’s regulation of ghost guns

By Associated Press - August 10, 2023
How Michigan Democrats are strengthening the state’s gun safety laws

How Michigan Democrats are strengthening the state’s gun safety laws

By Matt Cohen - August 01, 2023
Republicans complain DOJ is funding campaign raising awareness about gun safety measures

Republicans complain DOJ is funding campaign raising awareness about gun safety measures

By Oliver Willis - July 27, 2023
Senate Republicans’ ad falsely claims Democrats voted to disarm disabled veterans

Senate Republicans’ ad falsely claims Democrats voted to disarm disabled veterans

By Josh Israel - July 26, 2023
Defeated GOP ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte to run for New Hampshire governor

Defeated GOP ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte to run for New Hampshire governor

By Josh Israel - July 24, 2023
After mass shooting in Philadelphia, advocates and lawmakers push for gun reform

After mass shooting in Philadelphia, advocates and lawmakers push for gun reform

By Matt Cohen - July 12, 2023
Record number of unintentional shootings by children in May and June

Record number of unintentional shootings by children in May and June

By Matt Cohen - June 29, 2023

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