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.
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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.
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 in 2019, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates' calls for tighter restrictions.
Teen Used ‘Ghost Gun’ in California High School Shooting
Authorities said the teen had shown no signs of violence and didn’t appear to be linked to any ideology or terrorist group.
Study Says School Shooters Showed Warning Signs
The study by the Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center is one of the most comprehensive reviews of school attacks since the Columbine shootings in 1999.
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.
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Did Prince Charles Ignore Mike Pence at a Holocaust Commemoration?
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