Gun safety

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was named National Gun Sense Legislator of the Year by Everytown for gun safety. Lucas has advocated for gun safety reforms in part through his work as co-chair of Mayors against illegal weaponsa…

The race for the open state Senate seat in northeast Seattle features two Democrats — a veteran lawmaker focusing on gun safety legislation and a first-time candidate focusing on housing policy.State Representative Javier Valdez has…

(CNN) - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a package of gun safety bills that require more regulations on gun sales and dealers in the state, as well and increased information sharing between schools and law…

First District congressional candidate Herb Jones and Moms Demand Action speaker Courtney Champion. (Kate Kimmel for Henrico Citizen) Mass shootings, suicide and domestic violence were some of the topics addressed by First…

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Dr. Stacy J. Taylor regularly asks her patients about the safe storage of firearms at home."Someone said they put it in their bedside table and it was loaded," said Taylor, a family physician at Trinity Health New England. "So I said,…

Texas' top Republican in the U.S. Senate, John Cornyn, has for most of his two decades in office fared relatively unscathed in his re-election campaigns and political polls. But his popularity with Republicans and Independents seems to…

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed initiative in Oregon that would require people to obtain permits to purchase firearms say concerns about recent mass shootings have bolstered their efforts and they have enough signatures to place…

The Ohio GOP Senate candidate got the highest possible rating from the National Rifle Association and wants to "ABOLISH the ATF." Although he once supported some efforts to combat gun violence, Republican Senate!-->!-->…

The gun safety law forged following tense bipartisan discussions in the Senate last month was announced as the first federal legislation in 30 years to address rising gun violence. But what often falls under the radar is the new law's…

Here is the author's opinion and analysis:A horrific event in San Antonio last week showed the country that the US-Mexico border can be as deadly for migrants as a sniper shooting into a crowd.Last week, dozens of migrants…

By Lauren del Valle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday signed into law a bill restricting the concealed carry of firearms in places such as government buildings and schools after…

Shelby County Government launches new Council on Gun Safety which aims to raise awareness of the safe storage of firearms, in hopes of reducing suicides, accidental shootings and firearms falling into the hands of criminals.In his…

For the editor: As a mother, aunt, pediatrician and neighbor to beloved children, I have long been deeply disturbed by the exorbitant levels of gun violence in our country, and my heart was again sickened last month by the massacre of…

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – A group has gathered in Bakersfield in response to gun violence and the growing number of mass shootings across the country. A rally to end gun violence in our country. Local supporters came to…

WOOD (Idaho Statesman) – With uncommon bipartisan support, Congress approved the first major national gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years late this week, even as each of Idaho’s four congressional lawmakers voted against the…

John M. BridgelandAs Congress moves to pass gun safety legislation this week to keep Americans and our children safe, while the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York that will undermine states' ability to regulate…

Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr For decades, American politicians have had a disturbing tendency to make big promises on combating gun violence in the wake of horrific mass shootings, and then, as the weeks go by, the…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Politicization pays off. And I hope we're headed down the slippery slope that the gun…

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National law enforcement groups join the chorus of Kentuckians calling on the US Senate to pass meaningful gun safety measures. A bipartisan group of senators are working on specific legislation after…

A group of 200 leading writers, producers and directors have signed an open letter backed by the Brady Organization Against Gun Violence that includes a commitment to incorporate gun safety best practices into their shows and to…

Just weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead, Wisconsin residents across the state will demonstrate this weekend demanding action on student safety. fire…

WASHINGTON — As bipartisan talks on anti-gun violence legislation heat up, Senate Republican chief negotiator John Cornyn of Texas found himself in a familiar place: dismissing unsubstantiated claims that the Senate is considering trampling…

In a sea of ​​rainbow colors in Fair Park on Sunday afternoon during the Dallas Pride Parade, there were dozens of participants dressed in all orange as a symbol of remembering those who lost to gun violence and advocating…

Posted By: The Journalist June 4, 2022 Call for special session to pass new gun regulations On May 27, Indiana Senate Democrats wrote a letter to Governor Eric Holcomb urging him to call a special session to discuss gun safety…

Internet Explorer 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Frank Figliuzzi compares OK and TX shootings: Tulsa 'suicidal shooter' had 'beef'04:37Now PlayingHouse Judiciary Cmte. vote on gun safety…

A gun reform rally was held Tuesday afternoon outside U.S. Senator Pat Toomey's office building in downtown Pittsburgh. Several organizations, including the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, March for Our Lives,…

I find the gun safety debate lacking in candor.People think it makes more sense to tell only part of the truth, to hold up the sale in an effort to get something – anything – done.But lying will always lead to a trap.Let me explain: The…

In Texas, where firearms are already an integral part of the cultural landscape, a powerful political force is helping to stifle regulations aimed at limiting access to high-powered firearms.The National Rifle Association (NRA) is one of…

California has more gun laws and tougher restrictions than almost any other state, but Democratic leaders are seeking to further restrict access to guns in the wake of the horrific massacre at a Texas elementary school this week.Governor…

The tragic death last year of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, shot by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the film "Rust", rightly prompted the film industry and public policy makers to re-examine the procedures of security on productions…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Volunteers from the nonprofit Moms Demand Action, in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, will recognize Akila Jayaraman of Stanton College Prep and Anaya King of Raines High School for their…

Two gun safety bills on film sets in California following the fatal shooting on the set of 'Rust' last year missed a key deadline in the state Senate Thursday and were prevented from advancing. Senate Bill 831 by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San…

Louisville officials have taken the first steps toward enacting gun safety measures in the city. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, council members heard the first reading of several new gun violence prevention ordinances. The gun…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - The Firearms industryStry Trade Association revealed that at least 5.4 million people bought a firearm for the first time last year. In the first six months of 2021, nearly 87% of gun stores…

DENVER (CBS4) – Within days of each other, two young Colorado children died after getting their hands on guns; a 3-year-old boy died on South Pecos Street on April 17; a 6-year-old boy died in Fort Collins from a self-inflicted gunshot…

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — In a grim first for the United States as firearm-related deaths overtook car crashes as the leading cause of youth deaths in 2020 after the CDC reported an increase in 29.5% compared to the previous year.…

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a free two-night citizen training on handgun safety at West Bath Fire Station from 6-8 p.m. May 2-3 in response to the 2021 shootings during where children got their hands on unsecured…

After a ghost gun was used in the recent shooting death of a teenager in Mott Haven, a Bronx lawmaker is ready to act federally. U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres was joined by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Bronx District…

More than 16 million American adults purchased a firearm in 2020, an increase of more than 20% year over year from 13.8 million in 2019. The non-profit organization Guns Down America enlisted Energy BBDO to create a visceral and…

As the Department of Defense ramps up suicide prevention efforts focused on gun safety, the CEO of Stop Soldier Suicide shares data to put the issue in context, and a military widow shares her story and how she found healing and hope in the…

More than 16 million American adults purchased a firearm in 2020, an increase of more than 20% year-over-year from 13.8 million in 2019. Non-profit organization Guns Down America enlisted Energy BBDO to…

For months, high school students in Idaho worked with state lawmakers to craft a resolution on gun violence. They prepared moving testimonies about the loss of family or friends to suicide, the feelings of numbness from…

NEW YORK — Democrats have spent years pledging to address gun violence plaguing communities across the United States. But a spate of mass shootings over the weekend that left dozens injured and two dead was a reminder of how little they…

SAN DIEGO — The La Mesa City Council voted three to two to reject a new gun storage safety ordinance that would close loopholes in state laws already in effect, but favored a new one. public information campaign on gun safety.…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is reviewing its room rental policy after a controversial class was held at one of its facilities over the weekend.Nephi Khaliki, a gun safety instructor, has come under fire…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is reviewing its room rental policy after a controversial class was held at one of its facilities over the weekend.Nephi Khaliki, a gun safety instructor, has come under fire…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is reviewing its room rental policy after a controversial class was held at one of its facilities over the weekend.Nephi Khaliki, a gun safety instructor, has come under fire…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is reviewing its room rental policy after a controversial class was held at one of its facilities over the weekend.Nephi Khaliki, a gun safety instructor, has come under fire…

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action will hold a press conference Wednesday via Zoom to demand passage of gun safety legislation.The group's press conference comes after President Joe Biden on Monday…

It's a bad idea to gamble or play with guns. When handled improperly, firearms can be very dangerous. The penalty is easy injury - or even death. That said, you need to be extra careful whenever dealing with firearms.However, there are…

Mike Fox is the State Legislative Officer for the Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. (HANDOUT)My current wife and I were at her wedding dress fitting in downtown Charlottesville when white supremacists attacked…

Getty ImagesBoy (4-6 years old) reaches up to a bedroom drawer which contains a gunNaturally, many want to keep their family and loved ones safe, so they go out and buy a gun. This is where the problem begins. When purchasing a firearm,…

Ellen RosenblumRosenblum is the attorney general of Oregon.Last month, federal agents and local police uncovered a massive "ghost gun" manufacturing operation, seizing dozens of firearms and firearm components from a Salem home. Officers…

Connecticut doesn't have time to talk about guns.Not that there hasn't been a lot to talk about in the current legislative session. Governor Ned Lamont alone submitted 52 pages on the topic of improving gun safety. But the 2022 session,…

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Although Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh welcomed the passing of the ghost ban, State Senator Susan Lee and Montgomery County Del. Lesley Lopez wondered how Governor Larry Hogan would react.…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Louisville Metro Police said there was a spike in accidental shootings in 2022, a…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Some state lawmakers are pushing for more gun safety in Tennessee. the invoice basically puts the onus on gun owners because he would give them a voucher for a gun safety course. While this originally focused on…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Gun experts spoke to FOX13 about keeping your guns safe and kids safe after a 3-year-old child died after accidentally shooting himself.3-year-old boy dies after shooting himself in bedroom, Memphis police say“It deters…

Job03/24/2022 01:00 The League of Women Voters of Glenview/Glencoe is hosting a virtual discussion on gun safety at…

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law three gun safety laws Wednesday, with survivors of gun violence in attendance for the signing.Legislation includes HB 1705, banning ghost guns; HB 1630, banning firearms in…

LUBBOCK, Texas — Following the shooting death of a 4-month-old baby, a local gun store manager told KLBK News on Wednesday that injuries and deaths from mishandling firearms can often be avoided. “First and foremost, my heart goes…

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) – Gun safety advocates returned to the Capitol in person Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic began two years ago to urge the Minnesota Legislature to expand background checks for all gun sales.…

6:00 p.m. weather reportRain will turn to snow overnight in the Twin Cities, resulting in a possibly muddy morning drive.2 hours agoWisconsin woman gives birth on I-94Valuable cargo travels on Interstate 94 every day, but a couple from…

Topeka lawmakers are again at odds over what kind of gun safety training should be required in schools and what input the National Rifle Association should have in that program.The debate has raged for several years but took on new momentum…

Gun laws in other states save lives and could work here in Delaware - according to a coalition pushing for gun safety reform.Dozens of gun violence prevention advocates gathered Thursday at Rodney…

Gun safety advocates won a string of victories in the 2022 legislative session in Washington, ranging from long-sought restrictions on high-capacity magazines to limitations on the open carry of firearms. Perhaps…

Every week, I spend a few days with two great-granddaughters. One of them is a 4-year-old child who gets hours out of kindergarten before both her parents stop working. The other has a mother who starts work several hours before her…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - When Traci Kennedy heard about Monday's shooting at East High, her initial reaction was the same as many: shock and sadness. Being from West Des Moines and having kids in school, she says her heart aches for…

A new report ranks Idaho near the bottom among states for its gun safety laws.The Everytown for Gun Safety organization ranks Idaho 49th in the strength of its gun laws. Of the 50 gun-related policies the…

The organization Everytown for Gun Safety places Idaho 49th for the strength of its gun laws. Of the 50…

Military leaders plan to dramatically expand their gun safety programs in an effort to stem suicides among service members, as do other federal agencies and public health experts.During congressional testimony on Wednesday, Karen Orvis,…

On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin and famed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were involved in an incident while filming "Rust" that left Hutchins with a fatal gunshot wound. Since that horrific event, Baldwin has come under intense…

Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones joins Cure Violence frontline workers, gun violence prevention advocates and survivors, and Everytown for Gun Safety in commemorating Black History Month with a video highlighting efforts to reduce gun…

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to extend and expand the city's Guaranteed Income pilot program, doubling the number of beneficiaries receiving monthly payments.The mayor, during his State of Our City Address Tuesday Morning, announced!-->…

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A new San Diego County ordinance requiring all firearms in unincorporated areas of the county to be stored securely with a trigger lock or enclosed in a container goes into effect Friday.The only exception to the order is…

As a young boy, I asked my parents to allow me to do some pretty stupid…

OHIO — Ohio's gun safety laws are among the weakest and most permissive in the nation, according to a new report from the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Ohio received a "D" grade for its gun safety laws in the Center's annual…

Governor Brian Kemp recently announced his support for the Second Amendment and supporting legislation that would allow Georgians to carry handguns in public without a permit. All of this comes as data from the Centers for…

February 19, 2022 A Republican bill that would require a National Rifle Association gun safety course for Arizona middle and high school students passed the committee Monday night. The measure would require all Arizona schools to teach…

(MENAFN-IANS) Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a significant new package of gun safety laws that includes residents suing the gun industry for damages caused by…

Four years ago this week, in one of the deadliest mass shootings in memory, 17 people were shot dead by a 19-year-old gunman at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The tragedy has spurred a revitalized gun reform movement led by a new…

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined several lawmakers and safety advocates in pushing for the state's passage of new gun safety legislation.Nessel's office says bills that would regulate the safe storage of…

On the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Democrats in Florida argue gun control reform is still needed, but point the finger at Republicans standing in the way. At a press conference on Monday,…

When US Representative Andy Levin, returned from the memorial service after the Oxford school shooting, he told his staff in Washington DC to get to work on a common sense gun safety bill fire. He wanted it to focus on parents and their…

When US Representative Andy Levin, returned from the memorial service after the Oxford school shooting, he told his staff in Washington DC to get to work on a common sense gun safety bill fire. He wanted it to focus on parents and their…

February 7, 2022 The Georgia Senate Majority Republican Caucus' powerful legislative priorities for 2022 include dismantling licensing requirements to own firearms and banning so-called critical race theory from school classrooms.…

HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday proposed a sweeping package of anti-crime and gun safety measures, including $64 million in new spending to hire more state and local police, reduce youth crime and revive an inactive firearms…

My daughter, Carmen, could do whatever she wanted. When her grandparents told her they'd give her their Prius if she got to an A, she passed her classes and proudly drove that mint green car around town. When our family took a trip to…

Montpelier, VT – On Thursday, February 3, the Vermont Senate passed S.30, a gun safety bill that would strengthen background checks for gun purchases in the state. Weapons maker responds to lawsuit filed by…

Governor Phil Murphy's appointment of Matt Platkin as attorney general has been hailed by gun safety advocates state and nationwide. Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter was killed in a shooting in Parkland, Florida, said…

A California Gun Safety Bill introduced Wednesday would require parents to disclose whether firearms are kept in their homes and require searches of a student's personal property on campus if there is a credible threat. The bill aims to…

Dem Bill aims to restore 48-hour waiting period…

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photo submittedOne of three firearms removed from the streets by Chester Police in the past month. At the Times: Does State Rep. Craig Williams, R-160 of Concord, own a mirror? He seems to need it. Williams' recent guest column, "Stop…

Legislation to address gun violence will face a committee hearing in the GOP-led Michigan Senate after November filming at Oxford High School which killed four students. State Senator Rosemary Bayer…

When he's not working as a physiotherapy assistant for the Bay-Arenac ISD, helping children with special needs, Dave Coppler spends the weekends teaching people about safe gun handling.Coppler is a USCCA (United States Concealed Carry…

Gun safety is about understanding, identifying, and respecting all potential dangers, and then taking responsible steps to mitigate them. One of the key elements to handling a firearm safely is to feel confident, as…

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A customer buys a gun at the Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma!-->…

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Everytown for Gun Safety endorsed Democratic Representatives. Lucy McBath and Marie Newman Wednesday on the Democratic incumbents they are challenging in two crucial primaries in the 2022 election…

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Everytown for Gun Safety endorsed Democratic Representatives. Lucy McBath and Marie Newman Wednesday on the Democratic incumbents they are challenging in two crucial primaries in the 2022 election…

LANSING, MI — Michigan Democrats are pushing new gun reform legislation that would result in criminal penalties for people who don't keep guns out of children's reach.The legislation, SB 550-553, would require gun owners to store their guns…

Published on January 17, 2022 at 4:22 p.m., Last update on January 17, 2022 at 6:39 p.m. Community activists and state lawmakers, including state Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Albuquerque) and state Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Albuquerque),…

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Caroline Phinney, left, and Chiemi Maloy join a rally at the Utah Capitol for a midterm update on developments in gun violence and gun violence bills public safety at the Utah Legislature on…

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"Smart" guns designed to limit who can fire them are set to hit the booming U.S. firearms market this year, aiming to boost the number of gun deaths as federal lawmakers stay in the dark. deadlock on any new restrictions.Reliability…

Duval County Public Schools officials want to get the word out about gun safety after a record year shootings on school grounds across the country. The school board passed a resolution this week expressing its support for gun safety. The…

The bills, if enacted, would make it illegal to sell or possess an ammunition magazine capable of holding more than 10 bullets. Exceptions are made for the police, serving military personnel, and those who have a…

Democrats seeking to curb gun violence face headwinds in the Republican-controlled Florida legislature. On the flip side, Republican proposals to ease gun restrictions may also be pushed back.…

FORREST COUNTY, Mississippi (WDAM) - More than 4 million children live with unlocked and loaded guns in the United States, according to Healthychildren.org. Learning to handle guns safely should be a major concern.Forrest County Sheriff's…

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Representative Ted Deutch. By Sharon Aron Baron U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL) is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday with members of the Florida State Senate and House of Representatives, as well as…

Whitmer explains how to secure schools from threat of gun violence in the aftermath of the Oxford tragedy In his upcoming legislative negotiations, it is certain that metal detectors will be under consideration - and the daily search…

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin - In recent weeks, a series of threats against schools in the Coulee area have…

Protect Our People Tennessee, a black community group that focuses on helping others, hosted a gun safety class at The Bottom as part of their Kwanza celebration. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tuesday marked Kwanza's third night…

Protect Our People Tennessee, a black community group that focuses on helping others, hosted a gun safety class at The Bottom as part of their Kwanzaa celebration. KNOXVILLE, Tennessee - Tuesday marked Kwanzaa's third…

In recent weeks, a series of threats against schools in the Coulee area have materialized, leading one to close for a day and others to increase the police presence at the scene. Fortunately, no act of violence followed,…