Tennessee to hold special legislative session on public safetyGov. Bill Lee says he will have the legislature convene on August 21.
Parkland parent aims to prevent 'the shooting of tomorrow'Manuel Oliver shared the work he and his wife are doing to prevent mass shootings after they lost their son in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, shooting.
Why are AR-15-style rifles becoming so popular?Owners primarily say they buy them for self-defense. A Georgia State law professor says marketing, politics also play a role in the guns' popularity.
Texas House advances bill to raise purchase age for certain gunsThe bill would increase the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles to 21.
President Biden pushes Congress for gun control after another shootingPresident Biden urged lawmakers to take action to curb gun violence after the latest shooting, saying, "Thoughts and prayers are not enough."
Advocacy group exec on guns: 'There are some proven steps we can take'Texas Gun Sense Executive Director Nicole Golden spoke with Scripps News about efforts toward safer distribution of firearms.
Dallas Mavericks wade into politics following Texas mass shootingThe Dallas Mavericks are asking fans to contact their elected representatives and demand they take action to address gun violence in the country.
Texas has eased gun laws in recent years despite mass shootingsThe Allen, Texas, shooting is the latest of 17 mass shootings in Texas this year.
Gunman kills 4 people in small rural Georgia townAuthorities said a gunman killed four people then died by suicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the crime involved more than one location.
Florida Walmart customer killed trying to break up fightA man was shot at a Florida Walmart when he allegedly tried to protect a female employee who was confronted by an off-duty male store employee.
Colorado enacts 4 new gun control measuresDemocrats in Colorado led the passage of laws they hope will reduce the rate of gun violence and mass shootings.
'Active shooter' casualties hit 5-year high in 2022, FBI saysAn FBI report counted 50 active shooter incidents in 2022, which left behind 313 casualties. 100 people were killed, not including the shooters.
Washington governor signs bill banning assault weaponsWashington is now the 10th state to implement restrictions on the sale of assault weapons.
GOP senator wants $80 billion from IRS to fund officers in schoolsSen. Rick Scott is among GOP lawmakers trying to defund the IRS after the agency said it had a 22% reduction in funding.
9 teenagers shot, injured at party after prom in East TexasThe Jasper County Sheriff's Office says several witnesses and persons of interest are being interviewed as the investigation is ongoing.
Family of Louisville bank shooter wants his rifle destroyedThe family of a man who opened fire at a Louisville bank said they were shocked to hear the gun he used in the attack could go back in circulation.
'Tennessee Three' set to meet with President Biden to talk gun controlPresident Biden said there’s nothing more he can do, and up to Congress to act on gun control. However, the lawmakers say there might be other ways.
Experts: Rash shootings are a reflection of fear and distrustExperts who study gun violence say more shootings are happening partly because society is teaching people to be afraid and mistrust each other.
Father speaks on daughter shot, killed for turning into wrong drivewayMore charges are possible for a man in upstate New York who shot and killed a woman for turning into his driveway. Her father expressed his grief.
Texas cheerleaders shot after one reportedly got into wrong carA man is accused of shooting into a car full of cheerleaders in Texas after one of them had accidentally entered the wrong vehicle moments before.
Sister, community remember victims of Alabama birthday party shootingPhil Dowdell's family speaks out as law enforcement identifies four shooting victims and asks the public for help finding the suspect.
Another weekend of gun violence shatters communities throughout USAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has seen more than 160 mass shootings in the first 16 weeks of 2023.
South Dakota governor says 1-year-old granddaughter has gunsGov. Kristi Noem told the audience at an NRA forum Friday that the toddler — "who soon will need them" — has a shotgun and a rifle.
Women taking aim: NRA Convention sheds light on female gun ownersRepublican hopefuls for the 2024 presidential election headlined the National Rifle Association’s annual convention to defend the Second Amendment.
Pence tells GOP crowd: Time to put armed officers in every schoolFormer Vice President Mike Pence, largely expected to run for president, addressed issues including gun control while speaking at a GOP donor summit.
Trump, Pence among attendees at NRA conventionDay one of the NRA convention featured former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Lawmakers in Washington state pass bill banning 'assault weapon' salesWashington state is poised to ban the sale, distribution and import of "assault weapons" in an attempt to prevent mass shootings.
Do police need military weapons?The government says it’s sent over $7.5 billion worth of equipment to nearly 9,000 law enforcement agencies over a 30 year period.
Gun violence is affecting 88% of Americans' mental health, study findsA study on gun violence by security firm Evolv Technology found 88% of Americans are anxious about gun violence.
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Tennessee governor calls on legislature to pass 'red flag law'Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is backing a "red flag" law to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
