Did Vermont Outlaw Anyone Under Age 21 from Owning a Cellphone?
Any legislator can write legislation, but that doesn't mean it will become law.
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Does ‘AR’ in AR-15 Stand for ‘Assault Rifle’?
A frequent misconception centers on what the term "AR-15" literally means.
Does This Video Show an Armed Robber Shot by Every Customer in a Store?
A video showing multiple people pulling their guns and shooting an armed robber is often proffered as support for pro-gun arguments.
Guns Send over 8,000 US Kids to ER Each Year, Analysis Says
In a study looking at data from 2006-14, serious gun injuries including many from assaults sent 75,000 U.S. children and teens to emergency rooms over the nine years.
Judge Blocks Online Plans for Printing Untraceable 3D Guns
U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik extended a temporary restraining order, and his new decision will last until the case is resolved.
Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Is L.L. Bean Refusing to Hire Registered Gun Owners?
A "satirical" blog used a fake meme to gin up outrage by attempting to link the company to Michelle Obama.
What Does the Effect of a Bullet Fired From an AR-15 Look Like?
Photographs shared widely on social media offer an incomplete explanation of the kinds of damage done by gunshots.
Is State Farm Denying Insurance to Gun Owners?
Both the company and an insurance expert refuted online anecdotes painting the company as hostile toward firearm owners.
Were AR-15s Used in Every Major Mass Shooting in the United States After Aurora?
An attempt to link the rifle to several major mass attacks circulated widely online in the hours following a school shooting in Texas.
Is Rep. Debbie Dingell Introducing a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Bill?
Right-wing blogs once again tried to present "red flag" bills as a sign of widespread seizing of firearms.
Did Colorado Democrats Pass a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Bill?
H.B. 1436 would allow for gun confiscation, but only under very narrow circumstances and as a measure to prevent suicides and mass shootings.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.