How Washington gun control laws compare to other states
Washington already ranked among the strictest states for firearm laws before it passed additional gun control legislation this year. But advocates say there's still room for improvement.
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House Republicans say it's on voters to decide Rep. Matt Shea's fate in legislature
Washington House Democrats created a letter asking for Shea's expulsion from the legislature but not a single republican signed it.
Legislative bill introduced to counter gun control measures
A bill has been introduced to protect civilian rights to carry assault weapons in Washington state.
Congress agrees to millions in gun violence research
The $25 million for federal research into gun violence that's included in the massive spending bill agreed to on Capitol Hill represents the first time in over two decades that Congress has allocated funding for the issue.
Proposed legislation would limit confiscation of guns under extreme risk protection orders
A bill pre-filed for the upcoming session of the Washington legislature would limit the use of extreme risk protection orders to confiscate guns in the state.
Houston police chief slams GOP over gun laws
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republican lawmakers for not reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and taking action against gun violence, asking them in emotional remarks to choose between the nation's foremost gun lobby and "the children that are getting gunned down in this country every single day."
Virginia counties move to become 'Second Amendment sanctuaries'
Less than a month after the Democratic takeover of the Virginia state legislature, nearly half the state's counties have passed resolutions in support of Second Amendment rights.
Zimmerman suing Martin family years later
It was the case that launched the Black Lives Matter movement and reminded the country that we weren't living in a post-racial society.
Gun safety advocates grade stores: Walmart gets A, Home Depot gets F
As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, consumers will have a way to evaluate where some of their favorite US retailers stand on guns.
Black Friday saw 2nd-highest number of gun background checks
Over 200,000 background checks for gun purchases were initiated on Black Friday, making this the second-highest day of checks ever, according to data released by the FBI.
Supreme Court hearing biggest 2nd Amendment case in decade
After nearly a decade of silence, a divided Supreme Court grappled Monday for over an hour with a case testing the scope of an individual's right to keep and bear arms in a dispute concerning a New York City gun regulation.
States requiring universal background checks less likely to see guns in schools
High school students in states that require universal background checks on all prospective gun buyers are less likely to carry guns compared to students in states that require background checks only on sales through federally licensed firearms dealers, according to a study published Monday in the medical journal Pediatrics.
Chicago police have seized about 1 gun every 47 minutes this year
Chicago police officers have seized more than 10,000 guns this year, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.
Former sheriff's deputy, four others charged with illegal gun trafficking
Five men, including a former San Diego County Sheriff's Department captain, were indicted on charges related to illegal gun trafficking and drug trafficking, the US Attorney's Office for Southern California said Friday.
Barr blames impeachment inquiry for derailing gun legislation efforts
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday that efforts in Washington to pass gun legislation in the wake of a spate of deadly mass shootings have been derailed because of the impeachment proceedings in Congress.
Virginia gov to reintroduce gun control measures
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday said he will reintroduce gun control measures in the upcoming legislative sessions now that Democrats have taken control of the state legislature.
Democrats win control of Virginia House and Senate
Democrats will win majorities in Virginia's House and Senate on Tuesday, CNN projects, giving the party full control of the state's government for the first time in more than two decades.
New push for gun violence prevention wins support from both sides
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are unveiling new legislation on Wednesday that hopes to prevent gun violence by promoting the safe storage of firearms.
Study: Pediatricians find it difficult talking about guns
Talking about guns can be difficult, even for physicians.
Year after Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting, gun reform stalls
One year after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting claimed 11 lives, and nearly three months after President Donald Trump promised decisive action regarding mass shootings, the White House has allowed gun reform talks on Capitol Hill to stall -- failing to follow through on any of the proposals Trump has floated.
7 takeaways from the fourth presidential debate
Polls show that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now a front-runner for the 2020 Democratic nomination. And on Tuesday night in Ohio, her 11 rivals acted like it.
7 things to watch during Democratic presidential debate
Twelve Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage here at Otterbein University on Tuesday during a swirl of news back in Washington and on the other side of the world.
He sold illegal AR-15s but feds agreed to let him go free
For more than a year, Joseph Roh illegally manufactured AR-15-style rifles in a warehouse south of Los Angeles.
Parkland activist calls new Florida gun law 'asinine'
Parkland activist Cameron Kasky says a new Florida law that allows some teachers to carry firearms on campus is
