Jan 20 Watch 4:07 News Wrap: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Baghdad protests In our news wrap Monday, at least three people died and dozens were wounded after new battles broke out between anti-government protesters and security forces in Iraq. Demonstrators clogged Baghdad’s streets and threw rocks at security forces, who fired live… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 8:45 Gun-rights advocates turn out in huge numbers to protest proposed Virginia restrictions Huge numbers of gun-rights supporters gathered in Richmond, Virginia, Monday to protest a wave of gun-control measures being proposed by the state’s new Democratic majority. Despite fears of violence, the demonstrations remained peaceful as thousands of demonstrators (some heavily armed)… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: Trump moves to give religious groups easier access to federal programs In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump moved to give religious groups easier access to federal programs -- and to reaffirm the right to pray in public schools. Nine Cabinet departments proposed rules to ensure faith-based organizations are not discriminated… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 6:13 Firearms museum takes aim at understanding history, culture of guns By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz Wyoming is the least populous state in the U.S. but ranks near the top in per capita gun ownership. It’s also home to the nation's most comprehensive collection of historical firearms. Jeffrey Brown reports from Cody, where a renovated firearms… Continue watching
Dec 16 Spending deal ends two-decade freeze on gun safety research By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The bill would provide $25 million for gun violence research, divided evenly between the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A law adopted in the 1990s has effectively blocked such research and prohibits federal… Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 5:30 Why lawsuit against Remington could have a ripple effect for gun industry On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an attempt by Remington Arms to block a lawsuit filed by families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, who argue the maker of the AR-15-style rifle should be held liable for… Continue watching
Oct 11 California adopts broadest U.S. rules for gun violence restraining orders By Elana Schor, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a law that will make the state the first to allow employers, co-workers and teachers to seek gun violence restraining orders against other people. Continue reading
Oct 03 Coast Guard lieutenant pleads guilty to gun and drug crimes By Associated Press Prosecutors claimed Christopher Hasson had a computer spreadsheet hit list that included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 5:06 Senate Republicans indicate willingness to pass a gun bill, but will Trump sign it? After a series of shooting massacres over the summer and renewed calls for stricter gun regulation, Senate Republicans have indicated some willingness to consider new legislation. But according to Sen. Mitch McConnell, President Trump has not yet weighed in on… Continue watching
Sep 19 Gunmaker Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market By Associated Press Colt's C.E.O. Dennis Veilleux said in a statement that the company remains committed to the Second Amendment and is adapting to consumer demand. Continue reading