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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.

Was a Weapon Advertised For Its Ability to Fit in a Backpack?

A photograph of a gun displayed in a clear plastic backpack is real.

Did Maryland ‘Deplorables’ Erect a Billboard Warning About Attempts to Impeach Donald Trump?

A viral photograph shows a real roadside sign near Huntingtown in Calvert County which warns "liberals" to arm themselves.

Is This Sign at the United States-Mexico Border Real?

An image purportedly showing a U.S. border sign saying "lots of free stuff ahead" is — you guessed it — nothing more than a poorly-done digital edit.

Were Two New Jersey High School Students Suspended for Going to a Gun Range After School?

Reports that two seniors were suspended over a social media post caused a wave of controversy.

‘I’m Not Going To Be a Gabby Giffords’ Says S.C. Rep. Who Drew Gun at Constituent Meeting

Representative Ralph Norman drew his firearm during a discussion about gun control in an effort to illustrate that people, not guns, cause deaths.

Would a California Bill Stop Police From Shooting People Carrying ‘Imitation Weapons’?

According to blogs, Assembly Bill 931 would put police at risk of being second-guessed.

Did an Illinois Suburb Enact a Ban on Assault Weapons?

The Deerfield village board unanimously passed an ordinance banning certain types of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Was the NRA Founded to Protect Black People from the Ku Klux Klan?

Revisionist accounts of the origin of the National Rifle Association say it was formed to help freed slaves defend themselves against racist attacks after the Civil War.

Was a Student Suspended for Staying in Class During National Walkout Day?

The reasons behind a high school student's suspension were misconstrued in a debate over a national gun violence walkout protest.

Arkansas Teen Confirms Mother’s Account of School ‘Paddling’ After Gun Protest

Wylie Greer said he and two other students received "swats" after taking part in the National School Walkout to call for more stringent gun safety laws.

Did a Firearms-Trained Teacher Accidentally Discharge a Gun in a Classroom, Injuring a Student?

The accidental handgun firing in California was one of two such incidents at schools in the United States one day before scheduled student walkouts across the nation to protest gun violence.