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
Sep 18 What gun proposals are lawmakers considering as they wait for Trump? By Tess Conciatori Gun safety proposals are circulating on Capitol Hill, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he won’t put forward a vote on any measure that didn’t have the president’s signoff. Members in both parties are waiting for President Donald… 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
Sep 17 Gun owners in Texas cast a wary eye on gun control debate By William Brangham, Kate Grumke After a second Texas mass shooting in a single month, gun users from several Texas towns are showing just how nuanced people’s reactions can be. Continue reading
Sep 13 NRA's annual meeting comes at critical time for gun debate By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Corporate America has been increasingly pushing back against the NRA. The gun organization's legal battles and internal strife have deepened since the last time the NRA board met at a tumultuous April gathering. It's even been labeled a domestic terrorist… Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 6:57 'We're at a tipping point' on gun violence, says group of American CEOs On Thursday, a number of American business leaders joined the clamor of voices demanding meaningful legislation to reduce gun violence. CEOs from 145 major U.S. companies sent a letter to senators urging them to expand background checks and implement a… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 3:24 Congressional Democrats return from recess vowing to prioritize gun legislation By Lisa Desjardins As they return to Washington from their summer break, congressional Democrats want to make new gun safety legislation one of their top priorities. The House has already passed a law expanding background checks to private gun sales, but the GOP-led… Continue watching