New California Gun Law Will Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable
A new California law will hold gun manufacturers and sellers accountable for who they sell firearms to.
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Uvalde School Shooting Video Fuels Anger At Law Enforcement
Local elected officials and an attorney for 19 Uvalde families share their thoughts as law enforcement is shown in video footage of the mass shooting.
Families United By Mass Shootings Call For Ban On Assault Weapons
Families affected by mass shootings across the U.S. protested outside of the Capitol, calling on Congress to ban assault weapons.
Biden Celebration Of New Gun Law Clouded By Latest Shooting
President Biden hosted hundreds of guests on the South Lawn, including a bipartisan group of lawmakers who crafted and supported the legislation.
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Uvalde Sheriff To Testify Before Texas House Committee
New details about the lack of police response during the shooting at Robb Elementary have put pressure on the sheriff to testify.
New York Gun Applicants Will Have To List Social Media Accounts
A new law will also require applicants to undergo safety training, provide four character references and sit for in-person interviews.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Police: July 4 Mass Shooting Thwarted In Virginia's Capital
A "hero citizen" overheard a conversation indicating there was an attack being planned on an Independence Day celebration in Richmond.
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Lake County State Attorney Eric Rinehart On Highland Park Shooting
State Attorney Eric Rinehart says authorities are going through the Highland Park suspect's digital and social media footprint to learn more.
Mass Shootings Are Driving Up Fear Of Public Spaces, Gatherings
In light of the Highland Park, Illinois shooting, fear of public spaces and anxiety with large gatherings is higher in the U.S.
Parade Shooting Suspect Legally Bought 5 Weapons Despite Threats
Police had been called to the suspected gunman's home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
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Psychologist Explains Why Anger With Gunmen Families Isn't Always Fair
After a mass shooting, many wonder how the family of a gunman didn't see the signs, but one expert says the shooter often keeps their plans secret.
N.Y. Overhauls Handgun Rules In Effort To Preserve Some Limits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the measure into law after it passed both chambers by wide margins.
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Millions Of Dollars Have Been Raised For Uvalde, So Who Has The Money?
Families of the victims and survivors of the Robb Elementary shooting are struggling with grief and financial burdens after the tragedy.
Biden Signs Landmark Gun Measure, Says 'Lives Will Be Saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for young gun buyers, keep guns from domestic violence offenders and help states enact red flag laws.
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Congress Sends Landmark Gun Violence Compromise To President Biden
The bill passed the House on a mostly party-line 234-193 vote.
| AP and Stephanie Liebergen
Senate OKs Landmark Gun Violence Bill, House Passage Is Next
Democrats and 15 Republicans decided that congressional inaction was untenable after last month’s rampages in New York and Texas.
| AP and Stephanie Liebergen
Supreme Court Ruling Could Change Gun Laws In Many States
The ruling will strike down certain existing gun laws in New York, and puts similar requirements in other states at risk.
The Supreme Court Just Expanded Gun Rights. Now What?
The Supreme Court held that a New York gun law was a violation of Second Amendment rights.
Uvalde Gunman Showed Issues That Normally Warn Authorities
Day two of Texas state Capitol hearings about the Uvalde tragedy focused on mental health and firearm safety.
Republican Campaign Focus On Guns Has New Implications
Some candidates have shifted targets from policy to groups of people, which can appeal to the base of a political group.
Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill
The bill would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
GOP, Democratic Senate Bargainers Divided Over Gun Deal Details
Lawmakers have said a deal must be completed and written into legislative language by week's end if Congress is to vote by next week.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
The 18-year-old gunman could face the death penalty.
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In A Boost, McConnell Backs Senate Bipartisan Gun Deal
McConnell's backing was the latest indication that last month's gun massacres had reconfigured the political calculations for some in the GOP.
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Bipartisan Group Of Senators Reach Agreement Amid Calls For Gun Reform
20 senators, including 10 Republicans, are calling for passage.
Senate Bargainers Announce Outline Of Gun Violence Agreement
Given the bipartisan support, "there are no excuses for delay," said President Joe Biden.
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Gun Manufacturer Under Scrutiny After Texas School Shooting
A now removed image was tweeted by the company, days before the school shooting, showing a toddler handling one of its' AR-15 style rifles.
Demonstrators Call For Action On Gun Violence Epidemic
The father of Joaquin Oliver, a student killed in the mass shooting in Parkland, called for students to avoid class until gun laws are passed.
Thousands Stream To National Mall To Demand Gun Law Changes
Activists hope this will compel Congress to act on gun control.
| AP and Haley Bull
Governors Forming Task Force To Address Mass Shootings
The task force will be comprised of members from both parties.
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