Firearms
House Democrats Ask ATF for Help on Ghost Guns
Proponents of gun-rights argue that the accessibility of do-it-yourself firearms is a virtue, not a loophole
Senators Warn Surge in Gun Sales Could Overwhelm FBI's Background Checks
In March 2020, the FBI conducted around 3.7 million background checks, more than in any single month since the NICS system was established in 1998.
March Sees Record Gun Background Checks As Weapons Sales Soar
Gun stores say they are struggling to meet demand and FBI figures show that background checks were at an all-time high.
Gun Background Checks Hit All-Time High in March, FBI Reports
"We're working seven days a week, 12 hours a day, just to keep up with the public at the door," one gun-store owner told Newsweek.
Exclusive: FBI Sees Record Background Checks for Gun Sales Amid Coronavirus
A run on gun stores during times of crisis is not a new phenomenon, but dealers told Newsweek that there was something unique about the current pandemonium.
Agents Recover Thousands of Bullets, 3D Printer, Ghost Guns From Felon
The prevalence of ghost guns has begun to alarm some lawmakers at the state level, producing legislation to more closely regulate these weapons.
Virginia Considers Ban on Gun Ownership After Some Hate Crimes Convictions
The legislation also contains a somewhat unique provision allowing for firearms rights to be restored after two years based on the approval of a state judge.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty for Attempt to Smuggle Gun Magazines, Ammo
"Weapons from the U.S. end up in places all over Mexico," an arms export control expert told Newsweek.
Gun-Rights Supporters Notch Temporary Courtroom Win in Pennsylvania
Unfinished receivers that have not been fully manufactured are not traditionally considered firearms, although some states have cracked down on unregulated precursors.
Whistleblower Fired From Gun Range After Reporting Elevated Lead Levels
Lead poisoning, especially when it occurs during cognitively important development in adolescence, is associated with a range of long-term health consequences.
Top Democrat Blasts Rules Which Could Ease Oversight of Firearms Exports
The changes to the United States Munitions List, governing which weapons are subject to the State Department's scrutiny, are a long time coming.
Gun-Rights Group Sues Pennsylvania Over New 'Ghost Guns' Rule
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro's legal opinion argues that the state's definition of "firearm" is expansive enough to encompass 80 percent receivers.
The Average Californian Gun Owner Has Five Firearms, Study Finds
Researchers have published a study investigating the prevalence of firearms in California, the types and numbers of weapons people owned, and their reasons for having them.
Illinois School Boards Vote Down Resolution Calling To Arm Teachers
Illinois law does not explicitly authorize district employees to carry weapons in school, nor does it delegate the authority to make such a decision to local boards.
Alleged White Supremacist Charged in Plot to Bomb Colorado Synagogue
The indictment charged Richard Holzer with obstructing the free exercise of religious worship and two other counts related to the alleged plot.
Gun Deaths in the U.S. Have Spiked Since 2014, Young People Most At Risk
"The burden of death due to firearm violence is a significant public health problem in the United States," wrote the authors of the study.
Las Vegas Bans Fake Guns But Open Carry Remains Legal In City
Las Vegas' city council voted Wednesday unanimously to ban toy and replica guns from the entertainment district, but maintains the city's open carry policy for real weapons.
Democratic Senators Send Letter Urging Updates to Toy Gun Regulations
A 1989 study found that FBI recruits were unable to differentiate between fake weapons and actual firearms in real time.
Gunshot Survivors Study Sheds Light on 'Devastating' Effects of Violence
Each year, some 70,000 people in the U.S. survive being shot.
Trump Administration Seeks to Ease Controls on Firearms Exports
The 1976 Arms Export Control Act gives the president the authority to control the flow of weapons out of U.S. borders.
Alleged Neo-Nazi Charged with Illegal Possession of Semi-Automatic Rifles
While conducting a traffic stop, deputies noticed the handle of a "machete or bowie knife" protruding from a compartment inside the car.
Saudi Nationals Charged With Firearms Smuggling
The 1976 Arms Export Control Act and a related executive order allow presidential administrations to restrict the flow of weapons out of the country.
Minnesota Couple Face Charges After Police Find Functioning Cannon in Home
Agents also uncovered more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and 12 firearms.
Gen Z, Millennials Twice as Concerned About Active Shooters as Baby Boomers
The responses come after a spate of high-profile mass shootings across several states that have left dozens dead and rattled the country.
Sheriff proposes 'sanctuary county' that won't enforce federal gun laws
This would mean the district would not spend money or resources enforcing federal laws Roger Deeds believes are an infringement of residents' constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Florida Man Arrested as Police Discover 'Live' Hand Grenade, Multiple Guns
During a traffic stop, officers found an M67 hand grenade with the pin in place and at least two guns. The suspect told DeSoto County detectives he believed the grenade to be "live."
Is Missouri Open Carry? Man With Firearm, About 100 Rounds of Ammo Arrested
While people are permitted to open carry a firearm, they may not do so in a threatening way.
Photo of Man With Semi-Automatic Rifle in Starbucks Goes Viral
A picture of a man with a large semi-automatic rifle slung over his shoulder in a Starbucks prompted social media debate Wednesday over "open carry" and U.S. gun rights.
States with More Gun Owners Have More Murders in the Home
More needs to be done to protect those at risk of domestic violence, a co-author of the study told "Newsweek."
50 Firearms and 4,000 Bullets Stolen from Puerto Rico Police Station
The burglary comes as thousands continue to call for the governor's resignation after a string of sexist and homophobic text messages were leaked.