NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Metro Atlanta students planning walkout today to protest gun violence
Students in several Georgia cities planning walkouts Friday over gun violence
Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
The ruling creates a judicial divide as other courts have recognized Second Amendment protections for 18 to 20-year-old Americans.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Georgia House passes sweeping school safety bill after school shooting
The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a school safety bill on Tuesday in response to the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School that left two teachers and two students dead.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Here's how US gun ownership has evolved over the past decade, new Gallup poll shows
The number of gun owners in the United States has remained largely unchanged, but the demographics of gun ownership have evolved.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Georgia lawmakers push for new gun laws in wake of Apalachee High schooting
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation: Here's what that means
The Supreme Court seems ready to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, which have become increasingly common in crime scenes. Justices debated whether kits for building untraceable firearms should be regulated like traditional guns.
Gun violence remains leading cause of death for US youth, report finds
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.
Kamala Harris says she owns a gun during debate response to Donald Trump
During the debate, Kamala Harris emphasized that both she and Tim Walz are gun owners and have no intention of taking away guns.
Georgia lawmakers, activists demand special session on gun control after Apalachee shooting
Democratic lawmakers are once again asking Gov. Brian Kemp for a special session to deal with gun violence.
Rep. Lucy McBath, other families of gun violence shine spotlight at DNC
Among those who spoke was Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia, whose 17-year-old son, Jordan, was shot and killed in 2012, prompting her advocacy against gun violence.
Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters
Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.
US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.