Apr 07 More states move to restrict guns at polling sites to protect workers, voters from threats By Barbara Rodriguez, Jennifer Gerson, The 19th At least a half-dozen states have introduced legislation this year that would either explicitly ban firearms at polling locations or expand existing restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 05 Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years By Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The report released Thursday was the first in-depth analysis of firearm trafficking investigations in more than 20 years. Continue reading
Mar 13 3 men face firearms charges after investigation into Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting By Associated Press The new complaints made public Wednesday do not allege that the men were among the shooters. Instead, they are accused of involvement in straw purchases and trafficking firearms. Continue reading
Feb 25 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers ban on gun bump stocks By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court agreed in November to decide whether a Trump era-ban on bump stocks, the gun attachments that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns, violates federal law. Continue reading
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