Gun Background Checks Smash Records Amid Coronavirus Fears
Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans worried about their safety during the coronavirus crisis.
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US Agency Includes Gun Sellers as ‘Critical’ Infrastructure
A gun rights group is cheering the Trump administration’s designation of the firearms industry, including retailers, as part of the nation’s critical infrastructure during the coronavirus emergency.
Virus Fears Fuel Spike in Sales of Guns and Ammunition
Just as grocery stores have been stripped bare by Americans panicked by coronavirus, guns and ammunition have started flying off the shelves.
Hundreds Protest After North Carolina Police Shooting
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said that 26-year-old Javier Torres remained in hospital care but could not elaborate on his condition.
Girl, 11, Brings AR-15 to Idaho Hearing on Gun Legislation
An 11-year-old girl toting a loaded AR-15 assault weapon appeared at a legislative hearing with her grandfather, who is supporting a proposal that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
In 2 Years, Florida ‘Red Flag’ Law Removes Hundreds of Guns
A 23-year-old man who posted on Facebook, “I don't know why I don't go on a killing spree." A West Palm Beach couple who shot up their home while high on cocaine. A 31-year-old Gulf Coast man who pointed a semiautomatic rifle at a motorcyclist.
Legislator Proposes Gun Restrictions, Gets Threatening Memes
An Ohio state representative who has proposed gun restrictions said he found memes that he considers threatening printed out and placed in his mailbox.
Thousands of Gun-Rights Activists Rally in Virginia Capital
Authorities will be looking to avoid a repeat of the violence that erupted in 2017 in Charlottesville during one of the largest gatherings of white supremacists and other far-right groups in a decade.
Judge Upholds Ban on Weapons at Gun Rally in Virginia
A judge upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups who sued to overturn it.
Man Who Shot Church Gunman Gets Highest Texas Civilian Honor
Abbott gave Jack Wilson the Governor’s Medal of Courage during a ceremony in Austin, calling him a hero for stopping the shooter at a church in the Fort Worth-area town of White Settlement.
Design of AR-15 Could Derail Charges Tied to Popular Rifle
Federal law enforcement officials are increasingly worried that the discrepancy could hinder some criminal prosecutions and undermine firearms regulations nationwide.
Police, Victims Warn Against Firing Guns on New Year’s Eve
Although rare, people being shot by celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve and other holidays like the Fourth of July does happen.
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Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.