Jan 18 Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia’s picturesque Capitol Square, and one lawmaker even plans to hide in a safe house in advance of what’s expected… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 4:11 Supreme Court hears arguments about now-repealed NYC gun law — but is there a case? The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday about a now-repealed New York City law that limited where licensed gun owners could carry their weapons. It’s the Court’s first gun control case in nearly a decade, and thus highly anticipated. Marcia… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 6:45 Where 2020 Democrats agree on gun violence policies — and where they don’t Many of the 2020 Democratic candidates spent Wednesday at a forum devoted to curbing gun violence, explaining how they would address the problem. Former Vice President Joe Biden chose the event to release his plan. Amna Nawaz learns more from… Continue watching
Sep 30 These Supreme Court cases could reveal the justices’ deepest disagreements By Marcia Coyle The justices largely succeeded last term in keeping a relatively low profile following the bitter Justice Kavanaguh confirmation battle. That feat will be difficult to match this year. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 9:13 How Texas gun owners feel about background checks, red flag laws By William Brangham, Kate Grumke In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, calls for expanding gun safety regulations have increased. Although some of these ideas are popular among Americans overall, how do gun owners specifically feel about them? William Brangham talks to gun owners in… Continue watching
Jul 03 Family of Las Vegas mass shooting victim sues gun makers By Michelle L. Price, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The family of a woman killed by a gunman raining down gunfire from a Las Vegas high-rise hotel suite filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against eight gun makers and three dealers arguing their weapons are designed… Continue reading
Jun 21 Supreme Court says prosecutors must prove that people knew they couldn’t have guns By Associated Press The court ruled 7-2 Friday in the case of a foreign student from the United Arab Emirates who took target practice at a Florida shooting range, even though he had been dismissed from the Florida Institute of Technology and was… Continue reading
May 27 Texas lawmakers approve safe gun storage program opposed by NRA By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Lawmakers in gun-loving Texas have quietly gone around the National Rifle Association by slipping language into a massive spending bill that would fund a $1 million public safety campaign on gun storage. Continue reading
May 19 Swiss voters approve tighter gun laws, lining up with the EU By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The Swiss proposal, among other things, requires regular training on the use of firearms, special waivers to own some semi-automatic weapons and serial number tracking system for key parts of some guns. Gun owners would have to register any weapons… Continue reading
Nov 05 Supreme Court turns away challenge to California gun control By Associated Press The Supreme Court is refusing a new invitation to rule on gun rights, leaving in place California restrictions on carrying concealed handguns in public. Continue reading