How Countries Like The U.K. Have Quelled Gun Violence
The United Kingdom has one of the lowest rates of gun violence deaths in the world, and it also has one of the strictest sets of gun restrictions.
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Mass Shootings Are A Uniquely American Problem
The U.S. is not like other countries when it comes to school shootings or even gun laws.
Democrats Call For New Gun Legislation
Anger among Democratic voters isn't just with Republicans. It's also with their own party, which controls both houses in Congress and the White House.
Celebrities Make Emotional Pleas For Change After School Shooting
NBA coach Steve Kerr, actor Matthew McConaughey and reality star Kim Kardashian are a few celebrities using their platform to call for gun laws.
Sen. Chuck Schumer: 'We Are A Nation Suffocated By Firearms'
"If the slaughter of schoolchildren can't convince Republicans to buck the NRA, what can we do?" Schumer said.
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Mayor Adams: NYC Seeking Gun Detection Scanners
The city says it's exploring technology, not metal detectors, that could identify a gun.
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Newsy Speaks With Linda Beigel Schulman
Schulman spoke about the May shooting in Buffalo, and about the upcoming penalty phase of the Parkland shooter’s trial.
House Passes Domestic Terrorism Bill After Buffalo Shooting
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would cost about $105 million over five years, with most of the money going toward hiring staff.
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Buffalo Shooter's Previous Threat Raises Red-Flag Questions
Revelations of the Buffalo supermarket massacre are raising new questions about the effectiveness of red-flag laws and how they're implemented.
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The Leading Cause Of Death For American Children Is Now Gun Violence
Researchers say prevention efforts can help reduce the number of kids dying from gun violence, but more data is also needed to understand why.
Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Bill Easing Gun Laws Amid Primary
Opponents say abolishing the background check for a permit will ease the way for thousands of people to carry guns illegally.
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President Biden Announces New Regulations Cracking Down On Ghost Guns
Leaders say ghost guns are fueling the gun violence epidemic. In 2021, approximately 20,000 suspected ghost guns were recovered and reported to ATF.
Weekend Of Gun Violence Spurs Another Push For Gun Control
Over the weekend, six people died in a Sacramento shooting. Two others died as a result of other shootings in Dallas and Virginia.
Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law
Marcus Wilson's defense team argues his charges in the death of Haley Hutcheson should be dismissed because of the state's Stand Your Ground law.
'Newsy Tonight' Interviews Patricia Oliver, 4 Years After Parkland
Patricia Oliver's son, 17-year-old Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, was one of the 17 victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting four years ago.
On Parkland Commemoration, Biden Urges Congress On Gun Control
Four years after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, President Joe Biden speaks on the importance of ending gun violence.
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Parents Of 'Stand With Parkland' Advocate For School Safety Reform
Families of the victims of the Parkland school shooting four years ago continue to push back against violence in schools through legislative reform.
Law Enforcement Opposed To Proposed Permitless Firearm Carry Bills
Existing permits are a tool to keep track of who is and isn't allowed to carry a firearm.
Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising
Last year was the deadliest ever for U.S. law enforcement, with COVID accounting for 65% of total fatalities.
Modified Guns Capable Of High-Caliber Damage Are Making Their Mark
Modified guns can act like semi-automatic firearms, causing damage that can be lethal in the wrong hands.
New 'Smart Gun' Technology Looks To Address Safety Concerns
Two companies are developing personal authentication technology for handguns so they can only be fired by authorized users.
Report: 2021 Was Deadliest Year For Police Officers
While COVID killed almost five times as many officers as firearms-related incidents, gun deaths also jumped last year.
The Rising Rates Of Gun Violence
Some experts say there's a connection between rising gun violence and the pandemic.
California Governor Wants Texas-Like Law To Ban Assault Guns
He pledged to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state.
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Father Of Parkland Shooting Victim Calls For Action On Gun Violence
On Newsy Tonight, Chance Seales speaks with Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin "Guac" Oliver.
Supreme Court Takes Up New York Gun Rights Case
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association and two private citizens are challenging the law that places restrictions on carrying a gun in public.
California Teen Takes Aim At Reducing Gun Violence
The 17-year-old created a device that can detect threats.
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Why Gun Laws Aren't Changing
Despite a spike in mass shootings, gun reform remains stalled.
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Permitless Gun Carrying Becomes Legal In 3 States
The permitless carry, otherwise known as "constitutional carry," will begin July 1 in Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming.
Pres. Biden Targets Gun Dealers, Pushes Jobs In Violence Prevention
Gun violence is spiking in the U.S., worrying experts about a deadly summer. The White House is going after illegal gun sales to try to stop it.
