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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
Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban

Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban

By Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune - August 14, 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
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
Colorado House approves historic ban on ‘assault weapons’

Colorado House approves historic ban on ‘assault weapons’

By Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline - April 14, 2024
Youngkin blocks Democratic bills dealing with elections

Youngkin blocks Democratic bills dealing with elections

By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury - April 11, 2024
Senate clears gallery, passes bill to arm Tennessee teachers

Senate clears gallery, passes bill to arm Tennessee teachers

By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout - April 10, 2024
Fearing political violence, more states ban firearms at polling places

Fearing political violence, more states ban firearms at polling places

By Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline - March 22, 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
Human, financial costs of gun violence are growing dramatically, health care group says

Human, financial costs of gun violence are growing dramatically, health care group says

By Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal - February 20, 2024
House Republicans want to repeal state and federal taxes on the sale of firearms

House Republicans want to repeal state and federal taxes on the sale of firearms

By Josh Israel - February 06, 2023
Domestic abuse survivors see quiet breakthrough in gun law closing ‘boyfriend loophole’

Domestic abuse survivors see quiet breakthrough in gun law closing ‘boyfriend loophole’

By Associated Press - August 30, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Herschel Walker

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Herschel Walker

By Josh Israel - August 18, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Mehmet Oz

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Mehmet Oz

By Josh Israel - August 10, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Blake Masters

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Blake Masters

By Josh Israel - August 09, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Ted Budd

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Ted Budd

By Josh Israel - July 11, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: J.D. Vance

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: J.D. Vance

By Josh Israel - July 08, 2022
Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Ron Johnson

Meet an anti-gun safety Senate candidate: Ron Johnson

By Josh Israel - July 05, 2022
Congress passes gun violence compromise bill, with 193 House Republicans voting ‘no’

Congress passes gun violence compromise bill, with 193 House Republicans voting ‘no’

By Josh Israel - June 24, 2022
Biden says Supreme Court gun law ruling ‘should deeply trouble us all’

Biden says Supreme Court gun law ruling ‘should deeply trouble us all’

By Oliver Willis - June 23, 2022
Herschel Walker is advertising on social media site popular with white nationalists

Herschel Walker is advertising on social media site popular with white nationalists

By Josh Israel - June 14, 2022
House passes gun safety legislation with almost all Republicans voting against it

House passes gun safety legislation with almost all Republicans voting against it

By Kaishi Chhabra - June 09, 2022
J.D. Vance says the solution to gun violence is to force more people into institutions

J.D. Vance says the solution to gun violence is to force more people into institutions

By Josh Israel - June 03, 2022
Ex-Justice officials call on Senate to confirm Biden’s ATF director to fight gun violence

Ex-Justice officials call on Senate to confirm Biden’s ATF director to fight gun violence

By Oliver Willis - May 05, 2022
J.D. Vance backed ‘red flag’ gun laws in 2018. Now he calls them ‘a giant distraction.’

J.D. Vance backed ‘red flag’ gun laws in 2018. Now he calls them ‘a giant distraction.’

By Josh Israel - March 21, 2022
Biden administration announces crackdown on ‘ghost guns’ to curb violent crime

Biden administration announces crackdown on ‘ghost guns’ to curb violent crime

By Oliver Willis - February 03, 2022
GOP falsely accuses Biden administration of illegal gun sale records policy

GOP falsely accuses Biden administration of illegal gun sale records policy

By Josh Israel - November 22, 2021
In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets

In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets

By Associated Press - November 22, 2021

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