Gun policy

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.…

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…

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…

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>…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

A majority of Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's immigration policies and handling of the US-Mexico border crisis, and people think reuniting migrant children and separated parents at the border should be the top priority of the…

The murder of 10 people on Monday at a supermarket in Boulder, Colo., Marks another shootout at a supermarket owned by Kroger.King Soopers is a Denver-based subsidiary of supermarket giant Kroger. It operates more than 150 stores in…

WASHINGTON — The White House has begun to educate gun control advocates as it strives to deliver on President Biden's ambitious campaign promises on an issue that has long proved politically difficult for Democrats.Ahead…

Commissioner Craig Harris opposes most county employees carrying guns on the job because of their accountability.Commissioner Pettus Read said only trained law enforcement officers should carry firearms while workingRutherford County has…

The Ohio Supreme Court is set to rule on a challenge to the policy of a southwestern Ohio school district allowing certain staff to carry firearms on the grounds of the 'school.The question is whether Madison Local near Middleton in Butler…

Commissioner Craig Harris says open meeting complaint is politicalThe ad hoc committee included Commissioner Pettus Read, a supporter of the Second AmendmentComplaint letter requests new public notice with agenda detailsLetter co-author…

LANSING - The revelation that an extremist group was plotting to storm the Michigan Capitol building and kidnap lawmakers is unlikely to push Michigan State Capitol commissioners to push forward a proposal to ban the building's weapons.…

Col. (Ret'd) Mike Jason and Pastor James BrigmanWe need to talk about guns and suicide.September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we are both part of communities that have complex relationships with guns.Colonel Mike Jason is a…

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel with an Ohio-recognized Federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act or CCW permit - both in-state and those with reciprocity - will now be able to receive clearance to…

Two months after photos of armed shoppers visiting their downtown Raleigh store caught the nation's attention, Subway changed its policy on guns in its stores nationwide. The Connecticut-based restaurant chain's website now…

Matthew Larosiere is the director of legal policy for the Firearms Policy Coalition and a senior contributor to Young Voices.Red Flag laws have many names. "Extreme Hazards Protection Orders", "Gun Violence Restriction Orders" and so on.…

Quick setting Beto O'Rourke's endorsement of Joe Biden was used as fuel for disinformation about the former vice president's gun control policy. If elected president, Biden did not say he would "come get your weapons." Whole story…

The shooting at a Florida air station that left three dead and eight injured last week highlighted federal guidelines that leave Americans vulnerable to attacks in their own country from a foreign source.Investigators said Saudi aviator…

Do you mean something else?No answer.Joseph R. Biden Jr.Former vice-presidentHas a formal plan? YesUniversal background checks: YesFederal Red Flag Law: YesPromoting State Red Flag Laws: YesProhibition of assault weapons: YesBuyback of…

Launching a State House gun law hearing last Thursday, Public Safety and Homeland Security co-chair Harold Naughton told two courtrooms packed with people he had recently returned a month-long army training mission to South West Asia.…

New York CNN Affairs - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said gun laws in the United States must change. And that change, he said, should come from…

In the week leading up to the midterm elections, a nifty political leaflet arrived in my mailbox from advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. The front shows an image of a manila file designed to look like a police file. In red and!-->…

The future of gun policy is a big deal for some on both sides of the Georgia gubernatorial race, but what changes in gun laws are really likely after the election? Republican candidate Brian Kemp started his campaign with an ad that…

What was not in issue on Tuesday was the extent to which gun policy dominates the race.In interviews, those attending the event described their horror at the scale of school shootings and fears of more school shootings. On stage, Olivia…

Reader submissions | Palm Springs Desert SunWatch the gun changes closelyWhen I was in high school, there were plenty of guns, but we didn't have a school shoot. What changed?Today my wife and I both own guns, as do relatives and…

President Trump on Wednesday discussed potential solutions to address gun violence in a televised meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.The president strayed from the facts during his remarks, as The New York Times previously…

LAS CRUCES - Public schools in Las Cruces are reorganizing some staff members into a new public security department, the district said on Tuesday.In addition, LCPS has changed a policy in recent months that will allow some security…

Gun ownership extends to all types of American communities, but it is particularly common in rural parts of the country. Among adults living in rural areas, 46% report owning a gun, compared to 28% of adults living in the suburbs and…

Republicans and Democrats find rare common ground on certain proposals for US arms policy. Large majorities in both parties continue to favor banning the purchase of weapons from people with mental illness, banning the purchase of…

Parking policies aren't often the subject of litigation, but Florida State University's ban on guns in cars prompted a challenge from the Florida Carry group. The University Police Department has…

Topeka ? When visitors go to the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, they now enter through a single public entrance where they must pass through metal detectors and have their bags and briefcases x-rayed by security personnel. But…