Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
About 19 million people in the US have thought about shooting someone in their lifetime: Study
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
$20 to save a child’s life: Police urge gun owners to secure firearms and prevent tragedies
Gun owners face criminal charges and severe emotional trauma when unsecured firearms lead to preventable child shootings.
Gun owners face criminal charges and severe emotional trauma when unsecured firearms lead to preventable child shootings.
Fueled by Apalachee HS shooting trial, Georgia students push for ban on gun 'switches'
Gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol on Monday.
Gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol on Monday.
US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter
Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.
Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.
Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
NRA Minnesota statements: Calls out ‘dangerous and wrong’ sentiment
The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.
The NRA called out a “dangerous and wrong" sentiment in response to the latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis, warning against making generalizations and “demonizing law-abiding citizens." Here’s what they said.
Gun storage ban bill heading to Gov. Kemp’s desk
Georgia lawmakers have approved the first bill of this year’s legislative session, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for final action.
Georgia lawmakers have approved the first bill of this year’s legislative session, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for final action.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.