Jan 05 Watch 4:56 What the resignation of Wayne LaPierre means for the future of the NRA By Amna Nawaz The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, is stepping down after more than three decades. His announcement came ahead of a civil corruption trial brought by the New York attorney general alleging fraud and mismanagement. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Jan 03 Watch 4:03 2024 brings new gun restrictions in several states By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan New gun safety laws are taking effect in a handful of states in the new year. While the country ended 2023 with more mass shootings than days in the year, new laws in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington… Continue watching
Dec 31 California law banning most guns in public set to take effect Jan. 1 as legal fight continues By Associated Press A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:12 In domestic violence gun ban case, Supreme Court considers dangers and due process By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura The Supreme Court heard a case on Tuesday about whether people with domestic violence court orders should be barred from owning guns. Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the arguments. Continue watching
Nov 06 LISTEN: Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims By Mark Sherman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The closely watched case is the first one involving guns to reach the justices since their landmark Bruen decision last year expanded gun rights and changed the way courts evaluate whether restrictions on firearms violate the constitutional right to “keep… Continue reading
Oct 06 Wisconsin Capitol security under scrutiny after armed man returned the same day of his arrest By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin's Capitol building is one of the most open in the country, which made it easy for a man to walk inside with a loaded handgun this week in search of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Continue reading
Oct 05 Man with handgun who demanded to see Wisconsin Gov. Evers then returned to Capitol after posting bail By Scott Bauer, Associated Press A state spokesperson says a man brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 09 New Mexico governor issues health order suspending right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in response to a spate of gun violence. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 8:39 Shooting sports are exploding in popularity among young people. Here’s why By Megan Thompson Every year, millions of Americans use guns recreationally, not only for hunting, but also for target sports like skeet and trapshooting. A growing number of young people are participating in shooting sports, a trend that is raising concerns for some. Continue watching