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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Why the Minneapolis killings have driven a wedge between Trump and pro-gun groups

Gun rights groups aligned with Donald Trump are showing rare fractures after Alex Pretti's killing, demanding a full investigation while defending Second Amendment rights and supporting law enforcement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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.
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

Lawmakers want to restrict 3D printing to stop ghost guns. Critics say it won't work

Legislators are proposing regulations on 3D printers to prevent the production of firearm parts, raising concerns about technology misuse and user rights.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week 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
11 hours ago

Claims that a bullet test cleared the Charlie Kirk suspect are misleading - Poynter

When the results of a bullet fragment analysis come back as 'inconclusive,' that does not mean that the rifle did not fire the bullet. There just aren't enough marks on the fragment to make a conclusion one way or the other as to whether the bullet fragment was fired by the particular rifle.
Law
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 hour ago
Brooklyn

Heartbroken brother of 7-month-old killed in senseless NYC shooting keeps 'asking for his sister': DA

Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police sources say

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in Brooklyn while in a stroller.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 hour ago

Heartbroken brother of 7-month-old killed in senseless NYC shooting keeps 'asking for his sister': DA

A 2-year-old brother is traumatized and asking for his sister after the murder of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 hours ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

Two suspects have been indicted for the murder of a 7-month-old girl in a botched gang shooting in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

1 Dead, Another Critically Injured After Easter Sunday Shooting In NYC: NYPD

One man died and another was critically injured in a shooting on a Brooklyn street on Easter Sunday.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police sources say

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in Brooklyn while in a stroller.
#indianapolis
NYC politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

An Indianapolis councilman says a 'No Data Centers' note was left at his home after someone opened fire at the door

A councilman's home was shot at following his support for a controversial data center project in Indianapolis.
NYC politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

An Indianapolis councilman says a 'No Data Centers' note was left at his home after someone opened fire at the door

A councilman's home was shot at following his support for a controversial data center project in Indianapolis.
fromThe Trace
1 day ago

New York City's Spike in 3D-Printed Guns Prompts Push for Tougher Laws

"We have talked so much about the Iron Pipeline... But we have moved from the Iron Pipeline to the kitchen table pipeline. You can sit in the comfort of your own home, at your kitchen table, with polymer and print out a gun."
DC food
#murder
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
#gang-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 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.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 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.
#gun-violence
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC politics

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

NYC politics
fromFox News
4 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

7-month-old baby shot and killed in Williamsburg while on walk with mother * Brooklyn Paper

A 7-month-old girl was shot and killed in Williamsburg, possibly by a stray bullet, while being pushed in a stroller by her mother.
fromTheGrio
5 days ago
Brooklyn

'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
fromNew York Post
3 days 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.
NYC politics
fromFox News
4 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.
Brooklyn
fromNBC News
5 days ago

Manhunt underway after 7-month-old baby killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspects involved.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
5 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
#3d-printing
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
5 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
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Hegseth stated that current policies have essentially turned US military installations into gun-free zones, leaving those who live and work on the installations vulnerable. He emphasized that the war department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest standards and are entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms.
SF politics
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
6 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
1 week 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
6 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
1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Arizona's guns are feeding the bloodshed in Mexico's cartel war

The ongoing war within the Sinaloa cartel is fueled by a surge of firearms from Arizona, leading to significant violence and casualties.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
#second-amendment
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'.
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.
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
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'.
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.
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.
fromQueens, NY Patch
6 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
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.
#shooting
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
#concealed-carry
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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 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.
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.
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
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Most Influential Handguns in American Combat History

American military handguns have evolved from nineteenth-century cavalry revolvers to modern modular pistols, with certain models significantly influencing military doctrine, design standards, and combat operations across generations of conflict.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
#ghost-guns
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

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

California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Police seize 167 firearms from two North Bay homes in gun-manufacturing investigation

Santa Rosa police seized 167 firearms and three 3D printers and arrested a Cloverdale man accused of illegally manufacturing and selling guns.
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.
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.
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
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
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Police seize 167 firearms from two North Bay homes in gun-manufacturing investigation

Police seized 167 firearms and three 3D printers and arrested a Cloverdale man accused of illegally manufacturing and selling untraceable 'ghost' guns.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says

A 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed after entering Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun; investigators have not identified a motive.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What MAGA Really Thinks of the Second Amendment

On January 23, 2016, Donald Trump notoriously declared, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters." That statement was understood at the time as a metaphorical expression of the depth of Republican voters' commitment to him. Ten years and one day later, his administration's agents shot a disarmed man on the street in full view of the public. Perhaps we should have taken him not only seriously but also literally.
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

NRA Pushes Back After Trump Suggests Alex Pretti Shouldn't Have Been Carrying a Gun'

The NRA affirmed unequivocal gun-rights protections after federal agents fatally shot a legally armed Minnesota nurse who appeared unarmed in video, prompting a federal investigation.
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.
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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: The Supreme Court made a mess out of gun laws

Federal appeals court invalidated California's open-carry ban, allowing public firearm display while threatening core legal foundations of gun-safety regulation.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Hidden Role States Play in America's Gun Trafficking Crisis

State-level disparities in U.S. gun laws create an interstate trafficking market: many crime-linked firearms originate in other states, correlating with law strength.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Donald Trump applied a double standard on gun rights, praising some armed individuals while condemning a legally armed civilian.
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.
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