gun control

Dec 23, 2019

Second Amendment Sanctuary push aims to defy new gun laws

A standing-room only crowd of more than 400 packed the meeting room, filled the lobby and spilled into the parking lot recently in rural Buckingham County, Virginia. They had one […]

Dec 12, 2019

As Newtown students grow up, some turn to activism

They were children themselves when they lost siblings, friends, and schoolmates in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Too young to comprehend the massacre, they spent years in shock and […]

Dec 12, 2019

As Newtown students grow up, some turn to activism

They were children themselves when they lost siblings, friends, and schoolmates in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Too young to comprehend the massacre, they spent years in shock and […]

Dec 4, 2019

Gun background checks are on pace to break record in 2019

Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in […]

Dec 4, 2019

Gun background checks are on pace to break record in 2019

Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in […]

Dec 3, 2019

Justices take up gun case, though disputed law has changed

The Supreme Court is turning to gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade, even though those who brought the case, New York City gun owners, already have […]

Dec 3, 2019

Justices take up gun case, though disputed law has changed

The Supreme Court is turning to gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade, even though those who brought the case, New York City gun owners, already have […]

Nov 26, 2019

Missouri leaders want to keep guns from minors, abusers

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, city leaders and police chiefs have proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that includes keeping firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders. St. […]

Nov 26, 2019

Missouri leaders want to keep guns from minors, abusers

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, city leaders and police chiefs have proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that includes keeping firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders. St. […]

Oct 21, 2019

Groups ask Missouri gun dealers to help fight gun suicides

Grassroots organizations are working across Missouri to persuade gun-related business owners to join efforts to limit access to guns or encourage safe storage for potentially suicidal customers. One of the […]

Oct 21, 2019

Groups ask Missouri gun dealers to help fight gun suicides

Grassroots organizations are working across Missouri to persuade gun-related business owners to join efforts to limit access to guns or encourage safe storage for potentially suicidal customers. One of the […]

Oct 1, 2019

Las Vegas massacre anniversary sparks debate on gun control

In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations. But advocates say they’re frustrated that more […]