ATF reverses rule targeting gun stores’ federal sales licenses
As part of its “zero tolerance” approach, the Biden administration has reversed a much-criticized policy that required inspectors to revoke federal firearm sales licenses for gun dealers based on certain paperwork errors or anomalies. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) says the policy prevents and creates barriers to access to firearms after […]
NYC judge puts baby-faced Tren de Aragua ‘asylum seeker’ in his place as 3 gun runners charged in month-long caper
Three Venezuelan immigrants, including the baby-faced Torren de Aragua leader, brazenly peddled illegal pistols, shotguns, Lyle and ghost guns throughout New York City, prosecutors alleged. The ringleader, Stefano Pashon, 21, and two co-conspirators limped into a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday to face gun-trafficking conspiracy charges outlined in a 31-count indictment. Pachón, who has amassed a lengthy […]
Supreme Court makes decision on gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear challenges to gun laws in Delaware and Maryland. Delaware gun enthusiast groups and firearms advocacy groups have filed an appeal seeking to block the state's ban on assault-style rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines after a lower court refused to issue a preliminary injunction against the ban. They […]
With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings
Advocates are urging more action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is through a combination of efforts from lawmakers, schools and parents. Trackers have counted an increase in school shootings over the past year, and experts have called for solutions ranging from violence prevention programs to firearm safety […]
In one Georgia town, it’s against the law not to own a gun.
It's against the law in Kennesaw, Georgia. do not have owning a gun. A city law passed in the 1980s requires residents to own guns and ammunition. Kennesaw County's gun control law states: “In order to provide for and protect the safety, security, and general welfare of the city and its residents, every head of […]
NYC armed 50-year-old shot by NYPD after pointing gun at sergeant in Brooklyn
On Friday night, police shot and killed an armed 50-year-old man who pointed a gun at an NYPD sergeant after officers patrolling a neighborhood in Brooklyn heard gunshots. Uniformed officers in two unmarked police vehicles driving near Flatlands Avenue and East 80th Street in Canarsie heard a single gunshot around 9:45 p.m., Patrol Chief Philip […]
Student brings gun to Georgia high school months after mass shooting
A 14-year-old student was arrested on suspicion of bringing a gun to Apalachee High School, the Georgia school where two students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in September, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Announced. School staff safely arrested the student at approximately 2:02 p.m. “The student was cooperative and […]
‘Pizzagate’ gunman shot and killed after pulling gun during traffic stop in NC
The “Pizzagate” gunman who eight years ago opened fire at a Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant he mistakenly believed was the center of a child sex ring linked to Hillary Clinton was shot and killed by a North Carolina police officer Saturday during a traffic stop. The authorities announced that. . Kannapolis police shot and killed […]
Gov. Healey orders sweep of Massachusetts shelters after illegal alien allegedly caught with drugs, gun
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced Monday that all state-run emergency shelters will be inspected after an illegal alien was found in possession of large quantities of drugs and a rifle. The Libyan Police Department announced in late December that 28-year-old Leonardo Andujar Sanchez was arrested in possession of a loaded AR-15 and approximately 10 […]
I was shot 14 years ago today. Let's build on progress made to reduce gun violence.
There's nothing like the beginning of a new Congress. Like all students heading into the new school year, there is both excitement and anxiety in the air. You will find yourself standing on the floor of the House of Representatives with 434 of your colleagues from all over the country. Many of them have nothing […]