Our View: Putting more guns on the street was a choice

Congress could have restricted the gun supply after the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012, but instead they let the same thing happen again.

U.S. gun laws are getting looser, not stronger, despite more mass shootings

California’s ban on semiautomatic weapons for people under 21 is ruled unconstitutional

A federal appeals court does, however, allow the requirement of a hunting license for young people as reasonable for increasing public safety through 'sensible firearm control.'

Gun control backers want legislation, education after 2nd West Bath shooting by a child

Though a law was passed in July that changes Maine's child endangerment law, gun regulation advocates argue there's more to be done to protect children.

Biden targets law-breaking gun dealers in anti-crime plan

The president aims to provide money to cities that need more police and crack down on gun violence and those supplying illegal firearms.

NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles

The durable clout of the National Rifle Association shows how difficult it is to claw back control from a lobbying powerhouse that has deep roots in the American political system.

Biden to unveil measures on firearms, name new ATF boss

The president has faced increasing pressure to act on gun control after a spate of mass shootings across the U.S. in recent weeks.

Democrats plan U.S. Senate action on hate crimes, voting rights

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also says the Senate 'must take action' on gun control legislation after 2 mass shootings this month, including one in Georgia that left 6 Asian American women and 2 others dead.

Boulder voted to ban assault weapons 3 years ago. A court this month blocked the ban.

The local ordinance was challenged in court shortly after it passed, and the lawsuit was backed by the National Rifle Association.

Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Colorado mass shooting

Democrats vow to press gun control measures and a Senate vote on such bills would be the first in several years, but Democrats lack the votes to pass significant reform.