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Colt Suspends Production of AR-15 for Civilian Market

The company said it will focus instead on fulfilling contracts with military and police customers for rifles.

NRA Sues San Francisco Over Terrorist Declaration

The lawsuit accuses city officials of violating the gun lobby's free speech rights for political reasons and says the city is seeking to blacklist anyone associated with the NRA.

CVS, Walgreens Urge Against Openly Carrying Guns in Stores

Drug chains CVS and Walgreens as well as grocery chain Wegmans Food Market have joined the chorus of retailers making the request of customers.

Walmart to Stop Selling Certain Gun Ammunition

The retailer is also requesting that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms at its stores unless they are law enforcement officers.

Mormon Leaders Change Rules Against Guns in Church

The clarification comes one year after a fatal shooting inside one of its churches in rural Nevada and as religions around the country grapple with how to deal with gun violence that has spread to places of worship.

Guns and Mental Illness: A Psychiatrist Explains the Complexities

Many questions arise that those discussing mental illness and gun violence may not even think about.

Armed Utah Teachers Practice Responding to School Shootings

Active shooter training for educators is becoming more common nationwide, and Utah is one of several states that generally allow permit holders to carry guns in public schools.

After Massacre, Virginia Governor Demands Action on Guns

In a statement, GOP Speaker Kirk Cox dismissed the governor's call for a special session.

Virginia Governor Announces Special Session on Gun Control

Governor Ralph Northam's bills include a ban on silencers and high-capacity magazines, as well as a broadening of the ability of local governments to limit guns in city buildings.

Texas Lawmakers Approve Safe Gun Storage Program Despite NRA

Budget negotiators — the majority of whom are Republicans — added the funding into a budget bill. Now Republican Gov. Greg Abbott must decide whether to veto the spending.

‘Instincts Just Took Over’: Coach Describes Stopping Gunman

Former football star Keanon Lowe said he managed to get the gun away from the student and pass it to a teacher while Lowe held down the student with his other hand.