Aug 02 A short history of DIY gun makers, from gun kits to 3D-printed guns By Timothy D. Lytton, The Conversation There is nothing new in attempts by gun makers to exploit loopholes in government regulations, and these unregulated guns have been used to kill. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 8:56 How some states are fighting to stop ‘undetectable’ 3D-printed guns In 2013, a gun rights enthusiast posted designs online for a 3D-printed, functional handgun. In June, the State Department reversed a past decision and allowed it to be posted online by Texas-based group. Attorneys general from eight states and the… Continue watching
Apr 12 Gun rights advocates plan nationwide demonstrations for Saturday By Russ Bynum, Associated Press A group called the National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans Organizers says it has permits for rallies in 45 states on Saturday to counter a recent wave of student-led protests against gun violence. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 7:49 Students who support gun rights say schools safer when ‘good guys’ are armed By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff talks with Maddison Westcott, a Rio Salado College student, and Ian Parish, a Liberty University student, about various restrictions and other gun control measures being raised, as well the prospect of arming teachers. Continue watching
Feb 20 Supreme Court rejects 2 challenges by gun rights groups By Associated Press The Supreme Court is rejecting two challenges by guns rights groups to California laws regulating firearms' sales. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Las Vegas shooting survivor, ATF head testify in Senate hearing on gun background checks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Today's hearing will include testimony from Heather Gooze, who held a dying stranger in her arms amid the Las Vegas shooting in October. Watch the hearing here. Continue reading
Nov 27 Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights appeals By Associated Press The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from Maryland gun owners who challenged the state’s assault weapons ban. Continue reading
Oct 03 A guide to the fight over gun silencers By Lisa Desjardins The Las Vegas shooting has focused attention on a House bill that includes language that would loosen restrictions on gun silencers. Here's a look at the bill, and what it would do. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court rejects gun rights challenge to California limits on concealed carry By Associated Press The justices on Monday left in place an appeals court ruling that upheld the San Diego sheriff's strict limits on issuing permits for concealed weapons. Continue reading
Jun 22 What about guns divides Americans? By Laura Santhanam Pollsters often ask people about gun control and gun rights, but this survey attempts to better understand America's complicated relationship with firearms. Continue reading