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An Amtrak passenger train sits in New York City's Pennsylvania Station

Nation May 03

Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains

By Josh Funk, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

Politics Apr 29

Robert Cekada recently confirmed as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington
WATCH: Blanche, newly confirmed ATF head Cekada propose gun regulation rollbacks

Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back and modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump's base.

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Politics Mar 02

U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
LISTEN: Supreme Court considers whether marijuana and other drug users may possess firearms

The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Nation Jan 20

A general view of U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington
Watch 6:42
Supreme Court weighs private property gun restrictions in major case

The Supreme Court heard the latest case testing the limits of the right to carry a gun in America. The arguments centered on Hawaii's strict state law restricting firearms on private property that’s open to the public unless the property’s…

By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz

Politics Jun 05

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Supreme Court blocks Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers over cartel violence

The unanimous ruling tossed out the case under U.S. laws that largely shield gunmakers from liability when their firearms are used in crime.

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Oct 07

LISTEN: Justices appear open to upholding rule on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns'

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

In arguments that ranged from classic cars to Western omelets, key conservative justices seemed open to the government's argument that kits allowing people to make nearly untraceable guns at home can be regulated like other firearms.

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Oct 02

WATCH: Walz says his son witnessed a shooting at a community center

By Hannah Grabenstein

Gov. Tim Walz said the nation needs to do more to protect school children, arguing in favor of both greater gun control, as well as more research into gun violence.

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Jul 29

Judge bars former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre from working for group for 10 years

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Judge Joel Cohen declined to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group's finances.

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Jul 03

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Why Gary, Indiana's decades-old lawsuit against gun industry may soon be over

By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber

Thirty years ago, Gary, Indiana, was declared the murder capital of the U.S. Following the example of other cities, Gary sued gun makers and sellers for their part in fueling the city’s violence. Gary’s case is now the last one…

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Jul 02

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New laws on tracking gun sales highlight divide between blue and red states

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant

Conflicting laws around the purchase of firearms are taking effect across different states. In California, credit card companies must provide banks with retail codes for gun stores in order to help track their sales. But the opposite is happening in…

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