Feb 21 Watch 3:19 For kids who survived the Florida shooting, the next assault is from online conspiracy theorists By PBS News Hour The immediate response to the school shooting in Florida was a national wave of prayers, condolences and political outrage. Then came a different flood: allegations and conspiracy theories about the students now calling for gun reform. Right-wing outlets and online… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 9:03 Scottish town devastated by gun violence has advice for America: Say ‘no more’ By Malcolm Brabant For the Scottish town of Dunblane, one deadly shooting massacre was enough. After 16 children and a teacher were murdered in 1996, Britain outlawed hand-gun ownership. After years of watching deadly shootings in the U.S. with little change in American… Continue watching
Feb 20 Days after high school shooting, Florida House votes against ban on assault rifles By Associated Press The state House has voted down a motion to take up a bill that would ban assault rifles, effectively killing the measure for this session. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump directs Justice Department to ban gun modifications like bump stocks used in Las Vegas shooting By Associated Press The president made the announcement about curbing the use of the rapid-fire devices during a ceremony recognizing bravery by the nation's public safety officers. Continue reading
Feb 20 Democratic and Republican candidates in Pennsylvania House race oppose weapons ban By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh said they oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers at a high school. Continue reading
Feb 19 After school shooting, Florida Senate prepares sweeping package of gun control legislation By Associated Press The legislation includes new age restrictions for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and gun violence restraining orders. Continue reading
Feb 19 Donald Trump said he supports stronger FBI gun checks By Associated Press The White House said Sunday the president will host a "listening session" with students and teachers this week, but offered no details on who would attend or what would be discussed. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode February 18, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Feb. 18, students fighting for gun control plan a national march, and President Trump takes to Twitter to respond to the latest on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Also, five months after Hurricane… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 4:50 Parkland shooting survivors push for gun reform By PBS News Hour In the aftermath of the Parkland high school mass shooting, students are leading the way in calling for gun reform. On Sunday, the survivors announced they are planning a march this spring in Washington, D.C., a day after they criticized… Continue watching
Feb 18 This Florida bill could restrict guns from dangerous owners By Mark Scialla Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are considering laws that would allow judges to restrain dangerous gun owners from their firearms. Continue reading