Gun laws
Nine Victims of Umpqua Community College Shooting Identified
One of the victims was the great-granddaughter of Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley's first cousin, he said on Friday.
Presidential Candidates React to Umpqua Mass Shooting
Many of the 20 presidential candidates joined in on the social media conversation.
Another: The 45th School Shooting in America in 2015
A gunman on Thursday opened fire at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.
God, Guns and Ganja: Colorado Is the Future of American Politics
Colorado is home to gun-huggers and pot smokers, pro-lifers and atheists—but running for the middle ground.
Cuomo, in Eulogy for Slain Aide, Calls for National Gun Control
"It's not enough for New York State to pass a gun law," the governor says.
The More Guns in a State, the More Cops Are Killed
Officers in states with the highest gun ownership are three times as likely to be killed compared to officers in states with the lowest.
America's Biggest Gun Problem Is Suicide
No one talks about it, but most victims of firearm violence are those who shoot themselves.
Virginia Shooting Victim's Father Demands Gun Laws
Alison Parker and Adam Ward were fatally shot on live TV in Virginia on August 26.
America and Gun Violence: A History in 13 Covers
Gun violence has been a major American issue for more than 70 years,
Maine Residents Seek to Add Gun Measure to 2016 Ballot
Supporters want universal background checks for all firearms sales.
A Top Senate Republican Introduces Gun Background Check Bill
The measure marks a rare effort by a leading Republican lawmaker to curb gun purchases.
FBI: Federal System Mistakenly Allowed Alleged Charleston Shooter to Buy Gun
Dylann Roof is accused of fatally shooting nine people in Charleston last month.
Whataburger to Armed Customers: Keep Your Guns at Home
The fast-food chain still won't allow customers to openly carry handguns, despite a new firearms law in Texas.
Handgun Law in Connecticut Helped Decrease Gun Homicides
The study found a large drop only in killings involving guns, not in homicides carried out in other ways.
Campus-Carry Bill Awaits Texas Governor's Signature
The Texas legislature has voted in favor of allowing guns inside buildings on college campuses in the Lone Star State.
Weak Gun Laws Are Arming Lone Wolf Terrorists
Suspects on the terrorist watch list tried to buy guns from licensed dealers 2,233 times between 2004 and 2014.
Gun Safety Progress Seen a Year After Santa Barbara Rampage
Chris Martinez was one of six people killed by a gunman last May 23; his father has been busy ever since.
Oregon Becomes Eighth State to Expand Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Oregon joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island and Washington.
Laws May Discourage Doctors From Asking Patients About Guns
Physicians say the law amounts to unacceptable interference by the government.
What The World's Billion Guns are Used For
Gun Baby Gun is a shocking investigation into our fatal love affair with the firearm.
U.S. Gun Ownership Declines
Sales may be up, but according to a new survey, the number of American households with at least one gun is at a low point.
What We Can Learn About Guns From Down Under
The roundup and destruction of firearms has sharply reduced violence in the Pacific region.
Don't Forget the Children Massacred at Sandy Hook
By appointing the right surgeon general, the president can change the gun control debate.
Federal Judge Upholds Colorado Gun Laws, Dismisses Lawsuit
The judge said no evidence had been produced which showed limiting magazines to 15 rounds seriously diminished the ability to defend oneself