New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting: Twelve people were shot outside a New Orleans nightclub.
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/15/mass-shooting-nightclub-gun-control
Tennessee students and parents protest arming teachers: Students marched to the Tennessee Capitol to protest the bill.
axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/16/tennessee-students-parents-protest-arming-teachers
Oregon Sees Massive Surge in People Trying to Buy Guns: According to data from the NICS, Oregon saw a 43 percent change in firearm background checks from ...
newsweek.com/oregon-see-surge-gun-background-checks-1890605
Former US Lawmaker Finally Enjoys Social Policies He Fought for—In Europe: "I saw and felt what it's like to live in a community where everyone can go to ...
commondreams.org/news/jim-mcdermott
In 2021, Ethan Crumbley went to school with a gun. Now, his parents are going to jail
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/ethan-crumbley-parents-jailed-for-school-shooting/103689552
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/
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
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Plan to Stop School Shootings: Jr Rifles for Kids!: Greene’s statements are troubling for what they tell us about the country’s ...
tomdispatch.com/how-about-these-names-marjorie-greene/
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
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
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-if-the-us-ever-erupted-in-civil-war-again-gun-rights-would-likely-be/
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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
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/
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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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
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.
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
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/
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
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 tinyurl.com/2bhfyzj4
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.
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
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
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 expats.cz/r/tsude
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/
Biden asks ‘who the hell’ needs a high-capacity assault weapon after Maine shooting
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4280952-biden-high-capacity-assault-weapons-maine-shooting/
Maine shootings renew scrutiny over state’s ‘yellow flag’ gun law: Gun-control advocates are blaming the killings on what one called Maine's "weak gun laws ...
globalnews.ca/news/10052801/maine-shooting-gun-laws-yellow-flag/
Speaker Johnson on shootings: "Problem is the human heart, not guns": Johnson rejected the idea of new gun control legislation after the Lewiston ...
axios.com/2023/10/27/speaker-mike-johnson-gun-control-gay-marriage
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks, used in the Las Vegas mass shooting
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-guns-bump-stocks-2b66dbcbce4c04c19b448951696fe4b6
Quick Glance: Supreme Court to Review Challenge to Nationwide Bump Stock Ban
- The Supreme Court will review a challenge to the nationwide ban on bump stocks.
- Federal appeals courts have conflicting opinions on the legality of the ban.
- The challenge questions whether the ATF exceeded its authority in 2018 by reclassifying bump stocks as 'machine guns' under the National Firearms Act.
- A conservative federal appeals court, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, concluded that the ATF acted unlawfully because the statutory definition of 'machine gun' does not include bump stocks.
How to curb gun violence: States should ban corporations from selling guns: Federal courts across the country have routinely found that there is no Second ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4292073-how-to-curb-gun-violence-states-should-start-banning-gun-sales/
LeBron James criticizes gun laws after UNLV shooting: ‘It’s ridiculous’: James says it “makes no sense” that nothing changes when it comes to gun control in the ...
ocregister.com/2023/12/07/lakers-lebron-james-criticizes-gun-laws-after-unlv-shooting-its-ridiculous/
Speaker Johnson says now not the time to discuss gun control: ‘Problem is the human heart, not guns’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4279085-speaker-johnson-says-now-not-the-time-to-discuss-gun-control-problem-is-the-human-heart-not-guns/
Maine congressman reverses his opposition to assault weapons ban: Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who had enjoyed an A+ rating from gun rights advocates ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/26/maine-shooting-gun-control-laws/
Quick Glance: Democrat changes stance on assault weapons ban after Maine shootings
- Maine Representative Jared Golden was one of only five Democrats to vote against a ban on semi-automatic weapons last year.
- After a gunman killed 18 people in his hometown of Lewiston on Wednesday, Golden changed his position on the weapons ban.
- He was one of only five Democratic representatives to vote against a proposed ban on assault-style weapons passed by the House of Representatives in 2022.
- However, on Thursday, Golden stated that the shooting in Lewiston had prompted him to reconsider.
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