Harris to announce gun control measures on visit to Parkland, Fla.: Vice President Harris will make two announcements on gun violence prevention efforts Saturday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4550438-harris-to-announce-gun-control-measures-on-visit-to-parkland-fla/
Colorado bill to ban purchase, sale of assault weapons passes first vote: Democratic legislators are supporting a bill to ban assault weapons in Colorado ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/19/colorado-assault-weapons-ban-legislature/
Jury finds NRA executives liable in gun group corruption case: Top executives for the gun rights nonprofit were accused of using millions in NRA donations for ...
npr.org/2024/02/23/1232229060/nra-wayne-lapierre-corruption-trial-verdict-new-york
Quick Glance: Jury finds NRA and Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption trial
- Wayne LaPierre diverted millions of dollars from the National Rifle Association to live luxuriously, while the gun rights group failed to properly manage its finances.
- The jury ruled that the National Rifle Association failed to properly run its nonprofit and its assets between March 20, 2014, and May 2, 2022.
- Jurors found that LaPierre and other executives violated their statutory obligations, causing monetary harm to the NRA.
- State Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen will make decisions on monetary damages and potential oversight of the NRA's finances.
Michigan man charged under gun storage law after 2-year-old girl shoots self: Authorities say a Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head ...
apnews.com/article/michigan-firearm-saf-a38c8e01fff0bb70e90b9985d5bd4150
Harris plans to visit the Parkland school where 14 kids were killed in 2018: Vice President Harris will walk through Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in ...
npr.org/2024/03/11/1237215884/harris-will-visit-parkland-school
Shots Fired (and Keep Firing): Gun Violence Epidemic in the United States: The normalization of gun violence has already created a generation of youth who does ...
commondreams.org/opinion/gun-violence-in-the-us
What the First Convictions of a School Shooter’s Parents Could Mean for Gun Control in the U.S.
time.com/6957239/james-crumbley-michigan-school-shooting-parents-manslaughter-conviction-gun-control/
Quick Glance: James Crumbley Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
- James Crumbley, father of a Michigan school shooter, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday.
- He was accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his mental turmoil.
- The jury verdict means that James Crumbley has joined Jennifer Crumbley as a cause of the killing of four students at Oxford High School in 2021, even without pulling the trigger.
- Defense attorney Mariell Lehman stated that James Crumbley is deeply affected by the events at the school. He could potentially face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Extended video reveals details in New York City subway shooting that left 1 critically hurt: Police
abcnews.go.com/US/1-shot-new-york-city-subway-scuffle-man/story
Florida Democrat says Kansas City shooting ‘horrific,’ but especially so on sixth anniversary of Parkland
thehill.com/homenews/house/4469118-florida-democrat-says-kansas-city-shooting-horrific-but-especially-on-parkland-anniversary/
Actors Melissa Joan Hart, Wilson Cruz call for action on gun violence: Actors Melissa Joan Hart and Wilson Cruz called on lawmakers to take action on gun control ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4427898-melissa-joan-hart-wilson-cruz-action-gun-violence/
Michigan: Man charged under new gun storage laws after daughter, 2, shoots herself in the head
news.sky.com/story/michigan-man-charged-under-new-gun-storage-laws-after-daughter-2-shoots-herself-in-the-head-13077992
These six young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/ai-generated-voices-victims-gun-control-cec/
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Czech parliament toughens gun laws after December mass shooting: New legislation will increase the frequency of medical checks for gun owners and require ...
euronews.com/2024/03/07/czech-parliament-toughens-gun-laws-after-december-mass-shooting
Good Riddance to Wayne LaPierre—and Hopefully Soon the Entire NRA: For the first time, the NRA can’t buy their way out of this problem.
commondreams.org/opinion/nra-wayne-lapierre
COLUMN: If you don’t got ‘em, don’t smoke ‘em | Jon Caldara: Sharing a joint before sex is a legally protected right in Colorado. Sharing a cigarette afterward ...
gazette.com/opinion/column-if-you-don-t-got-em-don-t-smoke-em-jon-caldara/article_8693d5b8-d7d5-11ee-8d4c-eb4774b3e372.html
Polytechnique survivors honoured for making women safer from gun violence: Nathalie Provost and Heidi Rathjen have lobbied for stricter gun control for 34 years.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/polytechnique-survivors-honoured-for-making-women-safer-from-gun-violence
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If the U.S. ever erupted in civil war again, gun rights would likely be the cause
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1 Dead, 22 Injured in Shooting at Super Bowl Victory Parade in Kansas City: In Kansas City, Missouri, at least one person died and 22 were wounded during a ...
democracynow.org/2024/2/15/headlines/1_dead_22_injured_in_shooting_at_super_bowl_victory_parade_in_kansas_city
Quick Glance: Kansas City Shooting: Dispute Escalates During Super Bowl Parade
- Police: Injured victims aged 8 to 47, at least half under 16
- Three suspects in custody after shootings
- No link to terrorism confirmed by police
- Police seek witnesses and information on shooting incident
These 6 young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
omaha.com/news/nation-world/ai-voices-gun-control-campaign/article_a2ee730d-dc3b-5347-9586-ca8ffe8fc50d.html
Lakewood shooting renews some calls for Texas red flag laws: Red flag laws have failed to gain momentum at the Texas Legislature, despite constant advocating and ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/lakewood-shooting-advocates-red-flag-laws-18677167.php
These 6 young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
richmond.com/news/nation-world/ai-voices-gun-control-campaign/article_438e2323-eaa8-5dc7-9b7b-a0c5534638dd.html
Wide-ranging crime bill passes Missouri House amid Democrats’ calls for gun control
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/wide-ranging-crime-bill-passes-missouri-house-amid-democrats-calls-for-gun-control/article_eabeb00c-cf61-11ee-85da-a7bac2aa56fb.html
A Kansas City crowd acted in a way gun debaters never have: Collectively: Shuttering public gatherings is exactly the wrong response to Chiefs parade shooting.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/16/chiefs-parade-gun-control-debate/
'We don't want to be first place.' Wyoming tries to address high gun suicide rates
npr.org/2024/01/23/1224278244/wyoming-high-gun-suicide-rates-safe-storage
Should Kansas City have more say over guns? Democrats will push plan after mass shooting
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285665552.html
AI-Generated Voices of Child Gun Violence Victims Push for Change: With AI, nothing is quite impossible; in fact, AI-generated voices of shooting victims are ...
techtimes.com/articles/301790/20240219/ai-generated-voices-child-gun-violence-victims-push-change.htm
KC mayor says governor used ‘dog whistle’ when he blamed ‘thugs’ for Chiefs rally shooting
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/kc-mayor-says-governor-used-dog-whistle-when-he-blamed-thugs-for-chiefs-rally-shooting/article_3366d740-ccf0-11ee-ba6c-67ebea02e644.html
Missouri GOP leaders dismiss calls for tougher gun laws after KC shooting: “We will work on the unfolding events in Kansas City, but I believe Kansas City ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-gop-leaders-dismiss-calls-for-tougher-gun-laws-after-kc-shooting/article_2cae67f8-cc17-11ee-9790-df0cd234fb0c.html
Amid fury over KC shooting, Missouri Republicans move to quickly quash gun reform talk
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285499062.html
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Democrats Push for State Gun Limits After Electoral Win, Mass Shooting: In the absence of federal gun legislation, states are continuing to go it alone ...
wsj.com/politics/democrats-push-for-state-gun-limits-after-electoral-win-mass-shooting-c89b6e99
Parents of Parkland Shooting Victims Use AI to Lobby for Gun Control: Launched six years after the devastating Parkland tragedy, The Shotline memorializes the ...
techtimes.com/articles/301661/20240214/parents-parkland-shooting-victims-use-ai-lobby-gun-control.htm
'No Place Is Safe': Multiple People Shot at Kansas City Super Bowl Parade: "Today we continue the cycle of fear and grieving in Kansas City during a parade ...
commondreams.org/news/kansas-city-shooting
‘I Died That Day’—AI Brings Back Voices of Children Killed in Shootings: Grieving parents made these audio deepfakes to stir the emotions of lawmakers ...
wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-brings-back-voices-of-children-killed-in-shootings-7d72cb8d
Gun control activists welcome Crumbley verdict: Gun control advocacy groups welcomed what legal experts called an unprecedented guilty verdict in the criminal ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/06/gun-control-activists-welcome-crumbley-verdict/72498233007/
Quick Glance: Mother convicted for son's school shooting
- Jennifer Crumbley, mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
- She was convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her son's crimes.
- Crumbley showed little emotion in court as she appeared with her attorney.
- The prosecution presented video evidence of Crumbley and her husband seeing their son at a police station after the shooting.
New Analysis Blows Hole in 'Good Guy With a Gun' Myth: "In untangling the myth of defensive gun use, one thing is abundantly clear: If safety is the goal ...
commondreams.org/news/good-guy-gun-myth
Mass shootings increased while gun violence deaths dropped in 2023: There was an average of about 118 deaths per day from gun violence last year.
axios.com/2024/01/09/mass-shooting-gun-violence-us-2023
What People Get Wrong About Wayne LaPierre’s Time at the NRA: Common retellings of its history miss the continuity that dates back to the group's 1871 founding.
time.com/6564789/nra-lapierre-history/
Police say 6th-grader killed, 5 injured by 17-year-old in Iowa school shooting. Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/04/iowa-perry-high-school-shooting/72105921007/
Quick Glance: Perry High School Shooting, Iowa
- Police respond to shooting at Perry High School, Iowa, on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
- Numerous emergency vehicles surrounded the building that houses the town's middle school and high school.
- A media staging area was established near the high school.
- The shooting occurred against the backdrop of the Iowa caucuses and close to where Republican candidates were campaigning.
Trial Begins for Michigan School Shooter’s Mother, Jennifer Crumbley: A teenager killed four students at his high school in Oxford, Mich., in 2021 ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/25/us/jennifer-crumbley-trial-michigan-school-shooting.html
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Quick Glance: Michigan School Shooter's Mother on Trial for Student Deaths
- Jennifer and James Crumbley to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four students.
- The parents are not accused of knowing about their son's attack plans.
- Jury selection began slowly in Jennifer Crumbley's trial.
- The Crumbleys are the first parents to be charged in a mass school shooting in the US.
We investigate and prosecute crimes in Iowa. The state needs to pass a ghost gun law.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/02/09/iowa-ghost-gun-law-help-law-enforcement-prosecutors/72514108007/
A Mass Shooter’s Mom Found Guilty: A jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley on charges of involuntary manslaughter for the school shooting committed by her son.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/02/the-mom-of-a-mass-shooter-is-found-guilty-of-manslaughter
NRA fights fading influence as longtime leader resigns: A one-time lobbying powerhouse lost its longtime leader — and is losing its luster.
axios.com/2024/01/06/nra-wayne-lapierre-resigns-trial
Federal judge denies request to block Massachusetts assault weapons ban: A federal judge in Massachusetts shut down an attempt to block the state’s assault ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4375035-federal-judge-denies-request-block-massachusetts-assault-weapons-ban/
NRA throws Wayne LaPierre under bus in resignation 'course correction': As its corruption trial begins in NY, the NRA is spinning LaPierre's departure as proof ...
businessinsider.com/nra-throws-wayne-lapierre-under-bus-in-resignation-course-correction-2024-1
Virginia House backs assault weapons ban, which could face veto: The new Democratic majority in the House of Delegates passed a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/assault-weapons-virginia-youngkin-general-assembly/article_5c437578-c201-11ee-bf25-3f54f247c6c7.html
Wayne LaPierre spends first day of NRA retirement on trial: LaPierre spent Thursday at his corruption trial in New York. Gun-control advocates, meanwhile ...
businessinsider.com/wayne-lapierre-spends-first-day-of-nra-retirement-on-trial-2024-2
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The community of Perry, Iowa, rallied around "our survivors, our community, our teachers, our first responders" in the aftermath of a school shooting ... Show more
REVEALED: Nearly 30,000 firearms stolen from vehicles since Tennessee GOP relaxed gun laws
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-nearly-30-000-firearms-stolen-from-vehicles-since-tennessee-gop-relaxed-gun-laws
Czechs to Tighten Gun Control Rules After Worst Mass Shooting: The Czech Republic took a step toward tightening gun controls a month after the worst mass ...
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Activists push both sides of guns issue in a divided Richmond: At Virginia’s General Assembly, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has become an open-air debating ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/15/virginia-assembly-gun-rights-rally/
Monterey Park survivors, community gather for anniversary: The massacre left a permanent mark on the enclave, and has sparked discussions about gun control and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-22/monterey-park-mass-shooting-survivors-community-mark-anniversary
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris Urges Stricter Gun Regulation
- Kamala Harris emphasized the need for stricter gun regulations on the one-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.
- It was the deadliest massacre in Los Angeles County history.
- The event took place after a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, a city with a large Asian population.
- Shortly after the massacre, a confrontation occurred at a nearby dance hall, the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra, California, where an employee wrestled the weapon away from the suspect.
Ramaswamy slams ‘knee-jerk policy reactions’ after Iowa shooting: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the “knee-jerk policy reactions” ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4390478-ramaswamy-slams-knee-jerk-policy-reactions-after-iowa-shooting/
Iowa teenager kills sixth grader and wounds five in school shooting: A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240104-iowa-teenager-kills-sixth-grader-and-wounds-five-in-school-shooting
Kids killed in gun accidents most often found weapon in the bedroom: CDC: The study underscores why putting guns out of sight or out of reach doesn't count as ...
axios.com/2023/12/14/gun-deaths-children-accidental-cdc
Maine Legislature expected to consider gun restrictions after state's deadliest mass shooting
pbs.org/newshour/politics/maine-legislature-expected-to-consider-gun-restrictions-after-states-deadliest-mass-shooting
Supreme Court leaves Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in place: Two lower courts have upheld the law, and Thursday's Supreme Court action marked the second time ...
npr.org/2023/12/14/1218038973/supreme-court-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court Refuses Temporary Hold on Illinois Gun Ban
- The US Supreme Court has once again declined to intervene in a court case challenging the Illinois gun ban.
- It was a second setback for opponents of the ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines.
- The Supreme Court rejected the National Association for Gun Rights and a Naperville gun dealer's request for a full review of the November ruling that upheld the gun ban.
- In May, the Supreme Court turned down a request by plaintiffs to block the state and local gun bans until the 7th Circuit appellate case was decided.
DOJ Report Details “Cascading Failures” in Response to 2022 Uvalde Massacre: The Justice Department pointed to a series of “cascading failures” in the response ...
democracynow.org/2024/1/19/headlines/doj_report_details_cascading_failures_in_response_to_2022_uvalde_massacre
Sins of a son confronted, in gripping “Truth Be Told” | Theater review: Sins of a son confronted, in gripping “Truth Be Told” | Theater review ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/19/curious-theatre-denver-truth-be-told-review/
WATCH: Garland hails gun restrictions, but warns about spike in threats to public officials
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-garland-hails-gun-restrictions-but-warns-about-spike-in-threats-to-public-officials
Amid deep grief in Lewiston, calls for gun control from victims' families and lawmakers | WBUR News
wbur.org/news/2023/12/12/holidays-maine-lewiston-shooting-gun-assault-rifle-laws
Former NRA chief of staff admits wrongdoing before corruption trial : Joshua Powell, one of five defendants in lawsuit including former CEO Wayne LaPierre ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/06/nra-joshua-powell-settles-wrongdoing-corruption-trial
Murphy on Nevada shooting: ‘This carnage is a choice’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) attacked his GOP colleagues for turning down gun control legislation on ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4346405-murphy-nevada-shooting-this-carnage-is-a-choice/
VP Kamala Harris will visit Charlotte 11 days after NYE shooting to tout gun law
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article283941158.html
Law enforcement leaders tout collaboration, focus on guns in Baltimore homicide decline
baltimoresun.com/2024/01/04/law-enforcement-2023-homicides/
The major tests US gun control activists face in 2024: Gun safety groups say they remain undaunted as they plan to push for more change – but they will still ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/02/us-gun-control-2024-election-supreme-court
Police have announced that they will hold an extraordinary briefing on the most tragic shooting incident in Czech history next week. Read more here: expats.cz/r/xzoji
New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023: California, Illinois and Colorado among states implementing ‘red flag’ laws ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/gun-safety-laws-us-2024
Police chief will target shootings in 2024, cautiously welcomes gun control laws: Calgary Police chief Mark Neufeld said a prime goal for 2023 is reducing gun ...
calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-police-chief-mark-neufeld-shootings-gun-control
Stephen King Slams Jim Jordan Over Gun Control: On Tuesday, King criticized Jordan for trying to link gun violence with the Democratic party.
newsweek.com/stephen-king-slams-jim-jordan-over-gun-control-1855684
Federal judge declines to delay Illinois gun registration deadline: A federal judge on Friday declined to issue a delay on the Jan. 1 deadline for Illinois ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-gun-registration-injunction-denied-20231222-qmzutjlayrh2jhs3dehqatyb2e-story.html
The mass shooting in the historic center of Prague has reignited debates around gun control in the Czech Republic. Should the steps to legal gun ownership ... Show more
Federal appeals court strikes down parts of NY gun law: A federal appeals court on Friday struck down parts of a New York gun control law that has been on the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4349501-new-york-gun-law-federal-appeals-court/
Nuns Who Own Shares of Smith & Wesson Sue Over AR-15 Deaths: A coalition of Catholic nuns claim that the gun maker is putting itself at risk by selling the ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/07/us/nuns-activists-ar-15-lawsuit.html
Virginia: Fatal shooting of 13-year old sparks new gun control proposal: The fatal shooting of a 13-year old Henrico girl by a fellow middle school student has ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-fatal-shooting-of-13-year-old-sparks-new-gun-control-proposal/article_b20d3646-9e99-11ee-b1ad-3fcd46e40b26.html
Inside a month of America’s school shootings: The hidden impacts of gun crime are devastating and poorly understood
economist.com/interactive/united-states/2023/11/13/inside-a-month-of-americas-school-shootings
Quick Glance: Impact of School Shootings in America
- Within a month, America experienced school shootings and 148 'SWAT hoaxes'.
- Some datasets only include shootings during the school day, while others only count incidents with casualties.
- The K-12 School Shooting Database includes every instance of a gun being used on or near school property for any reason.
- Studies show that school shootings lead to increased absences, grade repetition, and decreased graduation rates.
Liberal gun bill passes Senate, but experts say it won't stop gun crime: Bill C-21 passed third reading in the Senate on Thursday
nationalpost.com/news/experts-say-liberal-gun-bill-wont-stop-gun-crime
US supreme court refuses to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban: Law was passed following Highland Park shooting in 2022, and has been challenged by gun shops ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/15/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-illinois
Liberal gun control bill about to become law. What happens now? - National | Globalnews.ca
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Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban: A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Friday, arguing that the ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4292990-federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
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