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N.Y.P.D. Moves to Revoke Trump's License to Carry a Gun

The Police Department is seeking to revoke former President Donald J. Trump's concealed carry license after his conviction.

Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

An Ohio Businessman Faces Death Threats for Praising His Haitian Workers

Jamie McGregor faces severe backlash for hiring Haitian immigrants, leading to death threats and a decision to arm himself for protection.

NYPD officer, others shot near Brooklyn subway station, police say

Multiple shootings in Brooklyn, including a police officer injured, raise concerns about public safety.
Nassau County's controversial plan to deputize gun owners faces legal challenges.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

How Many Guns Americans Have Bought Every Year Since 1986

The U.S. has more guns than people and continues to see strong consumer demand for firearms.

N.Y.P.D. Moves to Revoke Trump's License to Carry a Gun

The Police Department is seeking to revoke former President Donald J. Trump's concealed carry license after his conviction.

Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

An Ohio Businessman Faces Death Threats for Praising His Haitian Workers

Jamie McGregor faces severe backlash for hiring Haitian immigrants, leading to death threats and a decision to arm himself for protection.

NYPD officer, others shot near Brooklyn subway station, police say

Multiple shootings in Brooklyn, including a police officer injured, raise concerns about public safety.
Nassau County's controversial plan to deputize gun owners faces legal challenges.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

How Many Guns Americans Have Bought Every Year Since 1986

The U.S. has more guns than people and continues to see strong consumer demand for firearms.
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Senators tackle gun violence anew while Feinstein's ban on assault weapons fades into history

Senator Martin Heinrich, an avid hunter once endorsed by the NRA, is considering new gun violence legislation that focuses on assault-style weapons.
Heinrich's legislation would regulate such guns to have permanently fixed magazines, limiting the rounds that can be fired in seconds.

Most American households have gun owners, poll shows: 'Stunning number'

52% of American households include at least one gun owner, the highest share since 1999.
Gun ownership falls along party lines with 66% of Republicans, 45% of independents, and 41% of Democrats owning firearms.
Gun ownership has nearly doubled among black voters, from 24% in August 2019 to 41% now.

Biden DOJ defends ban on drug users owning guns - as Hunter faces comparable charge

President Biden's Justice Department is supporting the ban on gun ownership for drug users.
The case could have implications for Hunter Biden's similar case.
Gun-rights activists argue that marijuana users should be allowed to own guns.

Why are more Asian Americans buying guns? DW 11/15/2023

Asian Americans saw a 43% rise in gun ownership between 2019 and 2020, spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak and rising levels of violence and hate crimes.
David Liu runs a discreet gun shop in Arcadia, CA, catering to Asian American customers who come for training and protection.
Gun ownership among Asian Americans is on the rise due to concerns over safety and a stereotype of keeping large amounts of cash on hand.
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