Gun policy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National Security Minister Wayne Munroe signaled yesterday that changes to firearms policy for police officers may be on the horizon as law enforcement battles high levels of crime. Yesterday, Munroe was asked if the…

Submitted by Jonathan Perloe, Cos Cob For the editor: In June, a Gallup survey of American adults found that "the importance of gun politics...to voting choice is by far the highest on record." And for good reason, even here in…

Submitted by Jonathan Perloe, Cos Cob For the editor: In June, a Gallup survey of American adults found that "the importance of gun politics...to voting choice is by far the highest on record". And for good reason, even here in…

Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, held a discussion Friday in Duquesne about public safety. Oz invited people to an event he called the "Safer Streets Forum" at New Birth Baptist…

Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, held a discussion Friday in Duquesne about public safety. Oz invited people to an event he called the "Safer Streets Forum" at New Birth Baptist…

By Anthony Hennen | The central square (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race has been shaped by the usual political divide over guns, though the candidates' pasts cause problems for…

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race has been shaped by the usual political divide over…

In a decision representing a serious setback for the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's Supreme Court limited the scope of its presidential decrees which facilitated Brazilians' access to firearms. The decision was…

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race has been shaped by the usual political divide over…

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race has been shaped by the usual political divide over…

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race has been shaped by the usual political divide over…

In a recent discussion with a local police officer about gun safety, I mentioned that I had read that guns were responsible for 50% of suicides nationally, but 80% in Iowa. The officer grimaced as he said he saw the face…

Robert Muggah is co-founder of the Igarapé Institute, a think tank based in Brazil. Mac Margolis, a contributing columnist at Global Opinions, is the author of "Last New World: The Conquest of the Amazon Frontier."Whether cock finger…

Comment this storyCommentRobert Muggah is co-founder of the Igarapé Institute, a think tank based in Brazil. Mac Margolis, a contributing columnist at Global Opinions, is the author of "Last New World: The Conquest of the Amazon…

(The Center Square) - A National Gun Policy Group amended his complaint against the state of Tennessee…

(The Center Square) - A National Gun Policy Group amended his complaint against the state of Tennessee…

When was the last time you saw a cigarette ad? Chances are it's been a while – tobacco ads on TV, radio, billboards, public transport and event sponsorships are all banned by law federal for decades. It's an approach that…

CHICAGO — State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins celebrated a new rule through the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that modernizes the definition of a weapon to better combat the proliferation…

The Mississippi Board of Education is giving public schools the go-ahead to develop their own policies regarding properly licensed concealed carry. Mississippi has an "Enhanced Transportation Permit" that allows transportation in…

A federal court has dismissed a gun rights group's attempt to end San Jose's gun harm reduction policy, as the city moves to dismiss the lawsuit altogether. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman refused to block San Jose's law -- the…

American voters are more concerned about gun control policies now than they were months ago, before a series of deadly shootings rocked the nation, according to a new survey from Monmouth University. About 38% of Americans say gun…

People gather at a rally decrying growing gun violence while urging politicians to take action in Washington, DC on June 11, 2022. On July 4, a parade was held in Highland Park, Chicago.…

People gather at a rally denouncing growing gun violence while urging politicians to act in Washington, DC on June 11, 2022. On July 4, a parade was held in Highland Park, Chicago.…

It was late last year that Republicans in Texas blazed a new legal trail with a different kind of abortion ban. As we discussed, the Lone Star State has effectively deputized random citizens, allowing them to sue those who have abortions…

Well, we did two weeks.“Look forward to my next column reiterating similar points after the next inevitable…

The claim: Video shows President Biden being heckled about his sonSome social media users are sharing a video they say shows President Joe Biden confronting the alleged behavior of his son, Hunter Biden.In the videoBiden is shown delivering…

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Georgia's second-largest school district on Thursday approved a policy allowing certain employees who are not certified police officers to carry firearms into schools, but excluded teachers from those who may be…

Last month, the federal government passed the first gun safety law in decades, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Actwhile at the same time the Supreme Court declared a constitutional right to bear arms in public. So it's…

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a new directive on Tuesday for Maryland State Police to immediately ignore a law restricting concealed carry in the state.…

(Bloomberg) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott's lead over his Democratic challenger ahead of the November election has narrowed amid contentious debate over gun control and abortion policy in the Lone Star State.Bloomberg's Most ReadAbout 45% of…

The Montana Board of Regents has full authority to oversee Montana's university system, and a bill that attempted to strip it of its power to restrict firearms on campus is unconstitutional when applied…

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In the space of just a few hours, the country took two big steps in different directions on firearms last week. On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law…

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniel Webster of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Gun Violence Solutions about the likely effect of gun law changes coming from Congress and the Supreme Court. ARI SHAPIRO,…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a fundamental right to carry a handgun in public, a landmark decision with profound implications for states and cities across the country facing an upsurge in gun violence. The 6-3…

When it comes to gun policy, there has never been a day like Thursday. The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision striking down a concealed carry law in New York, its most significant decision on the subject since 2008. Hours later, the…

The Supreme United States Legislature has set new rules, including a tasty treat that will lead us to a world where many more people on the New York City subway are packing up the heat. But there are already guns in New Yorksaid a guy in…

PENNSYLVANIA — After the United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a New York state law requiring "just cause" to obtain a gun license violates the U.S. Constitution, questions swirl about the how and to what extent the decision would…

Experts from Johns Hopkins University have suggested that laws that impose restrictions or limitations on access to firearms under certain conditions can be effective. “Laws that temporarily bar those convicted of violent crimes or those…

With thousands of people dying each year from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, suicides are a crucial part of the debate over American gun policy. Yet, compared to mass shootings and other homicides, these deaths tend not to attract as much…

With thousands of people dying each year from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, suicides are a crucial part of the debate over American gun policy. Yet, compared to mass shootings and other homicides, these deaths tend not to attract as much…

A recent gun violence forum squandered an opportunity when organizers said they would not discuss gun policy.The forum, which included local law enforcement and elected leaders, was designed to discuss how to make people…

I joined the Wakefield High School walkout after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. The kids are more than ready for Congress to address the gun violence crisis in the United States! The United States is going…

Austin, TX, June 17, 2022 — Before he could say a word, the boos descended on Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) during his speech at the Texas GOP convention. After stepping onto the podium, about a minute and a half passed…

After a active fire forum held at Tulsa Tech on Tuesday night, Sheriff Vic Regalado weighed in on whether carrying without a license combined with other lax gun regulations in Oklahoma is a safety…

Austin, TX, June 15, 2022 — Gun control is the hot topic of the day and likely the rest of the year after the horrific Uvalde shootings that left 19 children and two adults dead - and this issue has taken on equal…

Austin, TX, June 14, 2022 — Tarrant County and Harris County Commissioners' Courts passed resolutions this week urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to "protect our children from mass…

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina met Monday in Boston to discuss various issues, including gun control. The debate, which was produced by FOX News, took place…

The TEDxPortland ideas conference and gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson are in a tight race for who had the worst week. Johnson's unscheduled appearance on May 27 at TEDx drew mockery from the outraged crowd over his votes against the…

When it comes to legislation to address gun violence, the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has been busy. Last year, the House approved two bills, both related to expanding background checks on gun purchases, and last week…

May 24 was just another day for the kids at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The school year was almost over and summer was fast approaching. But, what started out as a bright, sunny day…

On the afternoon of June 1, a man walked into a local gun store and purchased an AR-type rifle. A few hours later, he used this rifle and a handgun he!--End>!--ByLine>…

On the afternoon of June 1, a man walked into a local gun store and purchased an AR-type rifle. A few hours later, he used this rifle and a handgun he bought two days before to kill four people…

The New York Times estimates that four gun control measures being considered by Congress…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Mayor Van Johnson is calling for gun policy, saying more than 180 mayors across the country are working against a partisan "impasse" in the nation's capital. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Johnson…

Matthew McConaughey said we had to "lean in to not allow the bad guy to have before you have to catch it." The actor became a vocal advocate for gun reform after…

This story is part of a series of KXAN reports titled "Stop Mass Shootings," providing context and exploring solutions around gun violence in the aftermath of the fatal Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource…

by Kevin Schofield This weekend's reading is unfortunately topical: a Harvard Business School paper examine whether mass shooting incidents have an impact on firearms regulations in the United States, and if so, what type of…

I really don't understand what's so hard about understanding the Second Amendment to our American Constitution. Does anyone even recognize this next sentence? "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free…

I commend President Biden and Congress for wanting to act on gun laws. Biden's common sense will prevail.However, I ask one thing: whatever task forces are formed to create or change gun laws, they must include firearms…

By Saralyn Cruickshank / Published June 3, 2022…

Engage experts on gun policyI commend President Biden and Congress for wanting to act on gun laws. Biden's common sense will prevail.However, I ask one thing: whatever task forces are formed to create or change gun laws,…

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about Texas' most essential news. Time is the enemy. A week has passed since 21 people were murdered at a primary school in Uvalde, an…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As the nation comes to terms with the latest mass shooting, one in which 19 schoolchildren and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, Pa. Governor Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro…

Last week, the Eugene 4j School Board was scheduled to vote on a few policies, including one to expand the district's gun ban to include concealed weapons. The meeting preceded the Horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas of 19 children…

By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats' first attempt to respond to back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, failed in the Senate on Thursday as Republicans blocked a domestic…

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Bradenton The Manatee County chapter of the NAACP spoke out against a recent proposal that would allow county government employees to carry guns on the job. The Manatee County Commission voted earlier this month to consider…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats first attempt to respond to back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas,failed in the Senate on Thursday as Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened up debate on tough!-->!-->…

In a Wednesday morning interview with CBS News host Gayle King, San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales — who represents Uvalde — declined to discuss proposals to expand background checks on gun or gun sales. other measures that could restrict…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe current and seemingly inescapable crisis of gun violence in the United States, most recently manifested in Saturday's horrific massacre in Buffalo, poses a grave threat to our fragile democracy.…

Among the exceptions is the killer in the tragic 2021 Plymouth shooting. Jake Davison, 22, from the Keyham area of ​​Plymouth murdered five people and injured two others before killing himself.Ian Jensen, a former Metropolitan Police…

A Houston-area gun parts maker faces the Justice Department and the ATF this week in one of the nation's first lawsuits challenging what it says is an illegal Biden administration policy. who deprived the company of its livelihood in…

During a press conference Monday in Washington, D.C. to unveil the new phantom gun regulations, President Joe Biden paid tribute to the victims of the Saugus High School shooting. In a ceremony held on the White House lawn, Biden…

Police said they would implement a new firearms policy for civilians involved in neutralizing terrorists, following an attack in the southern city of Beersheba that killed four Israelis on Tuesday. Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Qi'an, 34,…

People display portraits of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as they take part in the March for Our Lives protest. (Photo by EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP via Getty…

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Texas attorney general's office seeks more information on Citigroup Inc.'s gun policies as bank stages return to state municipal bond market after GOP law disrupted its crowdfunding activities last year.The bureau is asking Citigroup to…

The state of Louisiana hits the market this week with more than $650 million in bonds, the first sale since the state disqualified one of its traded underwriters for failing to pass the policy litmus test. pro-state arms.Wells Fargo…

An update to the district's "no guns on campus" policy, including concealed carrying (Update: added video, organization, district comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The punishment for bringing a gun onto school property at…

The state legislature and its attorney general will work to pass legislation that would allow private citizens to sue to enforce the assault weapons ban. CALIFORNIA, United States — Republican lawmakers in Texas have…

What you need to know today A survey of gun policy experts shows common ground in the midst of a polarized field. The RAND Corporation interviewed 173 gun policy researchers, advocates and analysts from all ideological backgrounds and…

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) - Officials in Louisiana on Thursday barred banking giant JP Morgan Chase from participating in a bond refinancing deal, amid growing Republicans' efforts to keep some large investment firms in the state labor…

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated PressBATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) - Officials in Louisiana on Thursday barred banking giant JP Morgan Chase from participating in a bond refinancing deal, amid growing Republicans' efforts to keep some large…

AP Photo/Matt RourkeBATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana officials on Thursday blocked banking giant JP Morgan Chase from participating in a bond refinancing deal, part of growing efforts by Republicans to steer some major…

President Joe Biden (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta) From the Foundation of the Second Amendment. . . The Second Amendment Foundation today pointed out that a new Morning Consult / Politico survey found that the public trusted…

Alexi hawley, the showrunner of the ABC series The recruit, announced new policies for the use of firearms on the set. The changes come a day after a fatal accident occurred on the set of the western Rust, which left one dead and one…

(The Center Square) - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is asking JPMorgan Chase for information related to the Second Amendment that could jeopardize the banking giant's position with the State Bond Commission. The bond…

TEXAS - Gun violence is skyrocketing across the country, with almost every state seeing an increase in homicides. In Texas, gunshot deaths have been on the rise since at least 2015, according to state crime data. What would you like to…

President Joe Biden's failed candidate for the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has said he faces death threats as the US Senate reviews him, but the administration refused to provide him with security.…

Gun control attorney David Chipman, who works as a senior policy adviser for Giffords, poses for a portrait in Washington, United States, September 29, 2021. REUTERS / Leah MillisWASHINGTON, Sept.29 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's failed…

Thursday's mass shooting of a Tennessee Kroger marks another deadly attack on the nation's largest supermarket chain.In the latest incident in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, 13 people were injured and two were killed, including the…

KYLE KAMINSKI Amid a historically high spike in gun violence, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor urges Ingham County District Attorney Carol Siemon to rethink a recent 'reckless' policy change that he says…

We are deeply concerned that important gun laws in Canada - which make our communities safer - are under threat. Gun injuries and death are a preventable public health problem, requiring an evidence-based solution. While political…

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Paul Valone couldn't be more exploitative in continuing a spurious campaign to undermine the life-saving gun license law by branding it racist. Their efforts to use racial baiting as a tool to repeal a…

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Canada's party leaders entered the fourth week of the federal election campaign by expressing their support for the families of two men detained in China for 1,000 days. Sunday also saw the Liberals step up their attacks on…

Canada's party leaders entered the fourth week of the federal election campaign by expressing their support for the families of two men detained in China for 1,000 days. Sunday also saw the Liberals step up their attacks on…

Breadcrumb Links NP Comment New Election 2021 Canadian Politics Canada Rising Tory fortunes have inevitably meant voters are taking a closer look at O'Toole. He shows great elasticity to show voters…

COQUITLAM, BC - Hunters and sport shooters have been unfairly caught in the Liberal government's bans on "assault-type" weapons, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said on Saturday as he was pursued by questions about his…

COQUITLAM, BC - Hunters and sport shooters have been unfairly caught in the Liberal government's bans on "assault-type" weapons, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said on Saturday as he was pursued by questions about his…

Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press Posted Saturday, September 4, 2021, 2:37 p.m. EDT…

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Hunters and sport shooters have been unfairly caught up in the Liberal government's bans on "assault-type" weapons, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said Saturday as he was sued by questions about his…

NEW PALESTINE - City officials are considering allowing employees to bring handguns into the workplace.The topic was discussed at the last board meeting when Bill Niemier, chairman of the board, brought up the idea during a glance at…

NEW PALESTINE - City officials are considering allowing employees to bring handguns into the workplace. The topic was discussed at the last board meeting when Bill Niemier, chairman of…

CNN Films acquired the feature documentary The price of freedom, which explores gun violence in the United States and the history of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The film, which premiered at…

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Further backlash comes today after the Ingham County District Attorney announced a policy change stating that his office will not prosecute people for firearms crimes unless it does. is not an extreme…

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that school employees cannot carry firearms without extensive training or decades of experience.In a 4 to 3 decision, the state's highest court overturned a 2018 Madison Local School District policy…

The Davis County Sheriff's Office in Farmington is pictured Thursday, March 18, 2021 (Steve Griffin,…

Law enforcement complains about gun policy in courthouses Law enforcement is not permitted to bring firearms into the Fulton County Courthouse. The authorities fear that they will not be able to protect people without their weapons.…

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MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - A committee of the Montana University System Board of Regents has received comments on recently passed legislation regarding concealed carrying of firearms on state college campuses.The Board of Regents' Academic,…

Commentators ranged from faculty and campus staff in the Montana university system to students, parents and community members who were all identified as potentially affected by the draft policy. Each was given 90 seconds to speak on the…

Bowling Green students, alumni and residents have teamed up to craft a call-to-action letter demanding better communication and town hall for their voices to be heard. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - A photo circulating…

The United States is meeting the challenges of the pandemic with substantial resources: emergency authorization of vaccines, collection and access to high-quality data, and lead agencies that monitor adverse effects of new vaccines with the…

The United States is meeting the challenges of the pandemic with substantial resources: emergency authorization of vaccines, collection and access to high-quality data, and lead agencies that monitor adverse effects of new vaccines with…

Joe Biden: "You go to a gun show, you can buy whatever you want, and no background checks."PolitiFact decision: Usually falseHere's why: At a Rose Garden event, President Joe Biden announced several steps his administration will take to…

EVANSTON - The Uinta County No.1 School District Governing Board held a public hearing on the draft CKA rule, the district's concealed transport policy, on Tuesday, March 30 - the most recent in a series of public hearings on the issue…

EVANSTON — The Uinta County School District Board of Trustees No. 1 held a public hearing on Proposed Rule CKA, the District's Concealed Carry Policy, on Tuesday, March 30 - the most recent in a series of public hearings on the issue…