Firearms
Boebert Wrongly Claims Gatling Guns Existed When Second Amendment Written
The gun that the GOP lawmaker referred to was not invented until nearly 80 years after the Second Amendment was drafted.
Supreme Court Scraps One of America's Toughest Gun Laws
A 6-3 SCOTUS decision on a 100-year-old New York gun law could have a "ripple effect" across America.
Fact Check: Were There Armed Protesters at the Capitol on January 6?
As the House determines whether Donald Trump broke the law, the actions of the U.S. Capitol crowds on January 6, 2021, are yet again under scrutiny.
Did AR-15 Sales Surge After Uvalde? What We Do Know, What We Don't
The aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting has drawn focus toward the sale and regulation of the gun used to commit the atrocity: The AR-15 rifle.
The U.S's Spiraling Gun Problem Explained in 5 Graphs
More than 13,000 Americans were killed by firearms in 2020, compared to just over 1,700 who were killed by knives.
Majority of Texas Teachers Do Not Want to Be Armed: Survey
Ninety percent of respondents to the survey said they were afraid that a shooting would happen at their schools.
Girl, 10, Hit With Murder Charge in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor
The girl reportedly shot a woman in the head while she was engaged in a physical brawl with her mother.
Girl, 15, Accidentally Kills Boyfriend Playing With Gun: Deputies
Authorities are investigating who originally purchased the weapon and how it was stored at the home.
Two-Year-Old Shoots Dad Dead With 'Easily Accessible' Gun: Police
Gun owners who don't "properly secure their firearms are just one split second away from one of these tragedies happening in their homes," warned a sheriff.
'Human Hunting' Threat Leads to Multiple Rifles, Ammo Discovery: Police
Authorities found a sizeable collection of weapons and ammunition at the home of Javier Torres, less than 1,000 feet from a local elementary school.
Here's How Difficult Buying a Handgun in Canada Was Before Uvalde Shooting
The Canadian government announced Monday that it would put a national freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns.
Trump Ally Jon Voight Calls for 'Proper Qualifications for Gun Ownership'
"We must identify every individual for their credentials for their mental capacity to bear arms," the conservative actor said in a video on Saturday.
Scary Breakdown of School Shootings by Country Goes Viral: 'This Is Insane'
Entrepreneur Rose Nguyen described school shootings as "a uniquely American problem" in tweets calling for tighter gun controls.
Man Allegedly Points Gun at Reporter During Segment on Gun Violence
"The offender brandished a suspect firearm and pointed it in the direction of the victims and fled the scene on foot," said Chicago Police.
Salvador Ramos Had Multiple 'Blowups' With His Mom: Texas Neighbor
A former neighbor said the accused school shooter, who died in the incident, had a "rough life" with his mother.
Uvalde School Shooting Happened Just Two Days Before Summer Break
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when an 18-year-old gunman attacked the Texas elementary school.
Toddler Shot Dead During Argument Between Two Brothers Over a T-Shirt
A 2-year-old girl was shot dead as two brothers allegedly fought over a Carhartt T-shirt.
Mexican Cartel Allegedly Sold 'Poison' Drugs Out of Taco Trucks
A Mexican restaurant and its taco trucks were described by authorities as a "regional hub" for selling drugs.
Boy Showing Up to Black Family's Door Cracking Whip Caught on Doorbell Cam
"We were lucky that round didn't strike that child or anyone else for that matter," authorities said after a gun was later discharged.
Drone Carrying 11 Illegal Handguns Over Border Foiled by Tree
"How are illegal guns reaching the hands of criminals in Canada?" Canadian authorities asked in a tweet.
BBC Journalist Slammed After Mistaking Toys for Guns At Walmart
While attempting to find a plug adapter, the reporter shared a photo of several BB guns, seemingly mistaking them for "rifles."
Why Tory Lanez Was Arrested Amid Megan Thee Stallion Case
Daystar Peterson appeared at the hearing in Los Angeles as part of his felony assault case, to which he previously entered a not guilty plea.
State Bill May Allow Lawyers to Carry Guns in Courtroom
The lone opposition vote came from Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey who called the bill "insane."
Toddler Accidentally Shoots Mother Dead in Illinois—Police
The child shot his mother while they were inside a car, said Dolton police.
A Decade After Trayvon Martin, 'Stand Your Ground' Remains Controversial
The laws allow someone to use deadly force if they feel threatened, without the obligation to flee, and have increased monthly homicides by 11 percent.
Over 80 Guns Stolen By Thieves Raiding Cargo Containers Near Los Angeles
"The families I represent have enough to worry about with gang violence, air pollution and a high cost of living," City Councilman Kevin de León said.
Wisconsin GOP Passes Bills to Lower Concealed Carry Age, Expand Gun Rights
Republicans that passed the bills in the state's General Assembly Thursday called them an important protection of Second Amendment rights.
Mom Admits to Shooting 4-Year-Old Girl After Robbery Story Unravels: Police
The woman initially said an attempted robber shot her daughter outside her home, but the crime scene was inside the house.
2,000 Ammo Rounds Found in Car of Man Who Threatened Colorado Firefighters
When firefighters tried to notify Stephen Roch about the evacuation order for the Marshall wildfire to get him to leave, he allegedly became belligerent.
16-Year-Old Brings Loaded Firearm to Class As Anxiety High in Schools
After authorities found a loaded handgun in the student's bag, they charged him with possessing a firearm on school grounds.