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fromTheGrio
3 days ago
Brooklyn

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for comments perceived as blaming guns instead of criminals in the shooting death of a 7-month-old child.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
20 hours ago

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Mayor Mamdani faces criticism for blaming guns instead of criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
3 days ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting outrage and calls to combat gun violence.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for comments perceived as blaming guns instead of criminals in the shooting death of a 7-month-old child.
#military-policy
fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Military service members can now request permission to carry personal firearms on installations for self-defense against potential attacks.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Military service members can now request permission to carry personal firearms on installations for self-defense against potential attacks.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
#3d-printing
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

The ATF's bullet analysis report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
Law
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Suspect Says He Was 'Dry-Firing' Gun When 22-Year-Old Samantha Emge Was Killed

A 25-year-old man accidentally shot his girlfriend while dry-firing his gun, resulting in her death.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?

The Trump administration uses criminal charges to intimidate dissenters, exemplified by Congress member LaMonica McIver's prosecution for protesting immigration enforcement.
#shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
fromHoodline
6 days ago
New York City

NYPD: 1,000+ Guns Removed From NYC Streets

NYPD has seized over 1,000 firearms in 2023, reflecting targeted operations against gun violence in New York City.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYPD: 1,000+ Guns Removed From NYC Streets

NYPD has seized over 1,000 firearms in 2023, reflecting targeted operations against gun violence in New York City.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. man charged with murdering wife, allegedly told 911 operator 'my gun went off'

Mark Opper called 911 and told an operator: 'I just sh- ... my gun went off. I killed my wife,' indicating a possible admission of guilt.
US news
#ghost-guns
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Colorado is working on a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and gun parts

Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Colorado is working on a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and gun parts

#gun-rights
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Utah Republican Proposes Bill That Would Allow Gun Owners to Carry at NBA Games

Bill would require private venues receiving over $1 million public funding to allow concealed-carry permit holders to bring firearms, potentially applying to the Delta Center.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

In most states, including Minnesota, carrying a gun at a protest is legal - Poynter

A concealed-carry permit holder, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot after federal agents disarmed him during immigration enforcement, prompting controversy over gun rights and an internal investigation.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

In most states, including Minnesota, carrying a gun at a protest is legal - Poynter

#second-amendment
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Trump DOJ Refuses to Rule Out Second Amendment Right to Nuclear Weapons

Trump's DOJ asserts broad Second Amendment rights, suggesting even dangerous weapons could be constitutionally protected if deemed 'common use'.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
#concealed-carry
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who yelled "Allahu akbar" before opening fire at the Virginia school on Thursday, according to authorities.
US news
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Real Reason Americans Love Guns

Power manifests differently across society, from personal gun ownership to governmental authority, shaped by individual circumstances, fears, and societal conditions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Charges filed against man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter

A man was charged federally for illegally selling a firearm to an Old Dominion University shooter who was barred from gun possession due to a prior terrorism conviction.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYC Lawmakers Push Graphic Warnings At Gun Shops

New York City lawmakers propose requiring gun dealers to display graphic warning posters about firearm dangers, including suicide hotline numbers, with violations carrying fines up to $10,000.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Mansfield man charged with illegally possessing ammunition, prosecutors say

A Mansfield man was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, with authorities discovering firearms parts, a 3D printer, and multiple ammunition types in his home.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
US news
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

More & more lesbians are getting guns and MAGA is sh*tting a brick over it - Queerty

Queer people increasingly view firearm ownership as a necessary means of self-defense amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hostile political climate.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Pistols That Define American Gun Culture

Certain pistols have become American favorites because ergonomics, reliability, durability, ease of use, and widespread real-world adoption drove consumer demand and high online sales.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Major Gun Rights Group Condemns Trump Official's Claim Shooting Was Legally Justified'

If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! Video showed Pretti approach ICE with his phone in hand not a gun so he could record their actions. Pretti's family said he had a lawful permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota, which ICE agents were seen on video removing from his person when tackling Pretti to the ground.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Conservatives Are Terrified That People Like Me Are Buying Guns Now. Maybe They Should Be.

The scene was chaotic and joyful, with several young kids running around and scattering croissant crumbs on our sofa while their parents attempted adult conversation over mimosas. Inevitably, the moment arrived when a child knocked over a drink on our coffee table. It was an old West Elm design with a panel on top and a storage area underneath. The spilled beverage was dripping into the seams, so a crowd of parents rushed to open the table and mop up the liquid pooling within.
LGBT
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top Semi-Automatic Shotguns Chosen by American Shooters

Semi-automatic shotguns deliver reliable, low-recoil, fast-cycling performance and versatile use across hunting, sport shooting, competitive events, and home defense.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Opinion: We need to talk about gun safety and suicide

Temporarily limiting access to firearms—through secure storage or transfer—reduces suicide risk and is a vital prevention strategy.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
#trumpism
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
#open-carry
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti's Killing

A prominent gun influencer blamed Pretti for his death, called it lawful but awful, and disparaged immigrants while defending armed civilians.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Lawrence Jones Argues Trans People Who 'Think They're Another Sex' Shouldn't Own Guns

If you are someone that just wants to identify as another sex, but you know deep down that you're not, but you just want to be called he' or she' that's one thing, said Jones. He continued: But if you, from a psychological standpoint, think that you are another sex, you should not have a gun. Something that has been diagnosed as gender dysphoria is a problem. And all of us know it. We all have to fill out the federal gun form that talks about mental you should have to check that box.
US politics
Law
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

9th Circuit upholds California ban on switchblades in California lawsuit

Ninth Circuit unanimously affirmed California's ban on switchblades, allowing the prohibition to remain based on historical analogues and a narrow facial-challenge standard.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Arming themselves against Trump's authoritarianism: More progressives are acquiring weapons

DHS claimed Alex Pretti was armed to justify his killing; viral videos and armed protests revive 1960s-era tensions over policing and gun rights.
#nra
#ice
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

GOP fractures grow as Minnesota shootings erode immigration crackdown support

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

GOP fractures grow as Minnesota shootings erode immigration crackdown support

US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. town votes to allow guns in public buildings

Charlton voters approved exempting municipal buildings from Massachusetts' ban on firearms, permitting legal carry in municipal buildings while schools remain prohibited.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ex-NRA Spox Dana Loesch Tells CBS She Has A Lot of Questions' About Alex Pretti Shooting

A call for a full investigation into Alex Pretti's shooting questioned the necessity of lethal force and stressed that impeding law enforcement differs from merely carrying.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Chair of Florida Democrats Cheers Move by Trump Administration to Loosen Some Gun Restrictions as Victory' for Second Amendment

Nikki Fried supported loosening ATF restrictions for medical marijuana users and has a record of efficiently processing gun permits while overseeing Florida's medical marijuana program.
#border-patrol-shooting
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Anderson Cooper Brings Receipts Showing Trump's Double Standard on Guns: He Supports the 2nd Amendment Just Not All the Time'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Anderson Cooper Brings Receipts Showing Trump's Double Standard on Guns: He Supports the 2nd Amendment Just Not All the Time'

fromJezebel
2 months ago

Democrats Finally Discover Leverage After 2 Americans Are Killed

If the second Trump administration has been a metaphorical firefight over whether the U.S. is a democracy or a theocracy run by Christian nationalists, Democrats didn't bring a hose-they brought a couple of water balloons to fuck around with. They've caved, insulted voters and each other, and given everyone brain-splitting migraines. And when Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 7, they still didn't say anything about blocking the budget bill that would give ICE another few billion.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jeanine Pirro Infuriates Gun Rights Advocates With Moronic' Threat to Jail Anyone Bringing a Gun to DC: Come and Take It!'

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vows aggressive federal prosecutions in D.C., prioritizing arrests and gun seizures to reduce violent crime and hold offenders accountable.
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