Feb 23 Watch 8:37 The challenge of preventing mass shootings through mental health records By PBS News Hour In the aftermath of the school shooting in Florida, there's been discussion of addressing those with mental and emotional problems. But preventing violence by using mental health records is more complicated than many realize. What systems are already in place… Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 14:22 Shootings are terrorizing America. There are real ways to stop them By PBS News Hour There have been so many deadly mass shootings in America that one could easily feel powerless in stopping them. What is the way forward? Judy Woodruff talks to Kristina Anderson of the Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools, Robert Draper of… Continue watching
Jun 15 Attack on congressman first test for gun debate under Trump By Steve Peoples and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice marked the first high-profile test of Trump-era gun politics: Republican control of Congress and the White House has all but eliminated talk of tightening federal gun laws. Continue reading
Jun 17 Gwen’s Take: The gun debate, face to face By Gwen Ifill In the wake of Orlando, President Obama's words on the gun debate at a PBS NewsHour Town Hall take on new poignancy. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 5:48 Obama: Excuses for inaction on guns ‘no longer suffice’ By PBS News Hour Before an audience filled with victims of gun violence, President Obama made an emotional announcement that he would use executive action to strengthen enforcement of background checks for firearms because Congress is afraid to cross the gun lobby. While Republicans… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 12:28 Shields and Brooks on the San Bernardino shooting, Trump’s poll appeal By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 6:16 News Wrap: San Bernardino shootings prompt Congress debate By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the mass shooting in San Bernardino renewed debate in Congress on how to stop gun violence. While Senate Democrats offered proposals on expanding background checks, Republicans called instead for overhauling the mental health system. Also,… Continue watching
Jul 02 Target tells customers to leave their guns at home By William Brangham Following a campaign by gun-control groups, retailing giant Target changed its position on letting armed customers into its stores. Continue reading
May 19 Poll: Georgia voters disapprove of new gun law By Shauna Stuart, Georgia Public Broadcasting Georgia’s expansive new gun law has been lauded by the National Rifle Association as “the most comprehensive pro-gun reform bill in state history,” and opposed widely by gun control advocates as the “guns everywhere” law. But the first poll taken… Continue reading
Apr 23 Georgia Governor signs expansive new gun law By Simone Pathe Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill Wednesday that allows Georgians with concealed carry permits to bring their guns into many more public places than they could before, including schools, bars, churches, parts of airports and government buildings. Continue reading