Gun rights
Fact Check: Joe Biden Says Guns Are Biggest Killer of American Children
U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking about new gun laws, was also heckled by a shooting victim's family.
Mass Shootings and SSRI Meds Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene both discussed antidepressants after Highland Park. Newsweek Fact Check explores what is behind the narrative.
California Gun Owners' Info Exposed, Here's Who Is Affected
Personal information, including concealed carry weapons holders' full names, date of birth and home addresses could be accessed.
Democrats' Fearmongering About SCOTUS Gun Rights Decision Is Baseless
The doomsayers don't have history on their side.
GOP Rep. Says Mass Shootings From Arrows Could Happen if Guns Are Banned
Warren Davidson of Ohio has faced criticism for saying mass shootings may still continue if guns are banned if individuals used arrows in the attacks.
Dave Portnoy Condemns Roe v. Wade Ruling: 'This Is Just Pure Insanity'
After the Court's decision, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said President Joe Biden is "borderline incompetent" but voting for Republicans is "dangerous."
Keith Olbermann Slammed for Twitter Rant on Dissolving Supreme Court
"It has become necessary to dissolve the Supreme Court of the United States," an angry Olbermann tweeted following a Court decision on gun laws.
Lauren Boebert Misspells 'America' in Tweet on Preserving Country's Rights
"If you vote for gun control, you are not on the side of Ameirca," she wrote.
Are Gun Deaths Higher in Democratic-Controlled Areas?
Marjorie Taylor Greene, among others, questioned the effectiveness of gun control in Blue states following Uvalde. Newsweek's Fact Check team explores the claim.
A 1,000% Tax on Assault Weapons Would Have Made Uvalde Shooter's Gun $18K
Democratic Representative Don Beyer introduced a bill that would impose a 1,000 percent tax on assault-style weapons.
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.
Kyle Rittenhouse Ripped for Posting Video Firing Gun: Come 'Take 'em, Joe'
Rittenhouse's display was denounced by several prominent figures, including a current lawmaker and a former member of Congress.
Biden Wouldn't Back Trudeau-Style Handgun Ban in U.S.: White House
The White House said it would "leave it up to other countries to set their policy on gun ownership" but that the U.S. would not introduce a handgun ban.
Trudeau's Gun Ban Would Have 'No Chance' Under U.S. Constitution: Expert
"The idea of handgun prohibition is nowhere near the political agenda in the mainstream in the United States," said a Duke University law professor.
Former Trump Ally Calls on Gun Owners to Push Republican Senators on Reform
Former congressman Joe Walsh said gun reform would not happen unless "passionate Second Amendment people like me, get off of our ass and pressure [the GOP]."
Wayne LaPierre 'a Liability' to the NRA—Seb Gorka
"With him in the chair, the NRA, it's become a dormant organization. He's a liability," the former Trump adviser said.
Fox News Host Confronts GOP's Mo Brooks With Polling Data About Gun Reform
"A majority of Americans...are in favor of stricter gun laws," journalist Sandra Smith told the GOP lawmaker, who is a strong Second Amendment supporter.
Gun Owners Flood Twitter With Pleas For New Laws After Uvalde Shooting
Some gun owners pointed out the ease in purchasing firearms and noted that there is a lack of proper background checks and verification of personal information.
Outspoken NRA Member Breaks With Gun Group Over Convention: 'Read the Room'
Former President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz are expected to give speeches during the event, 3 days after the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Uvalde Gun Manufacturer With 'Perfect Rifle' Pulls Out of NRA Show
Daniel Defense's booth at this weekend's convention in Houston has been replaced by the NRA itself.
The Gun Control Lobby Is Stepping Up Efforts to Woo Republicans
Donations to Republicans on gun control are outpacing those to Democrats on gun rights
Guns Won't Fix America's Gun Crisis
New York City is an example of what will only continue to worsen across the nation as those unhoused and/or with mental health issues are ignored and pushed to the shadows.
Ohio Becomes Latest State to Allow Concealed Gun Carry Without a Permit
Ohio is now the 23rd state to allow citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a government-issued permit, according to the National Rifle Association.
Georgia Senate OKs Ending Requirement for License to Carry Guns
Georgia gun owners might not have to obtain a license to carry their weapons in public with the new bill.
NRA Board Member, Wayne LaPierre Ally Resigns After 23 Years
Todd Rathner said that his "personal commitment to the Second Amendment has never been stronger" while resigning from the NRA board.
Students Accuse UCLA of Downplaying Mass Shooting Threat
"It makes me, and many other students, feel unsafe and disrespected to not get any information about such a big threat," a UCLA student told Newsweek.
San Jose May Implement Strictest Gun Control Laws Yet
The proposed laws would impose liability insurance and yearly fees on gun-owning households.
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.
Indiana GOP Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Drop Permit Process for Handguns
"Should this bill pass, there will be no means for our officers to know if a person is legally carrying a handgun," Police Chief Patrick Flannelly said.
Capitol Police Given National Guard Access as SCOTUS Mulls Gun Carry Rules
"January 6th showed us that every minute counts during an emergency," Senator Amy Klobuchar said in a statement about the new law signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday.