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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
22 hours 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.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
22 hours ago

Second person in custody in fatal shooting of baby girl

Two suspects are in custody related to the gang-related shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Williamsburg.
#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.
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.
#gun-rights
fromHoodline
5 days ago
NYC politics

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.
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.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 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.
#accidental-shooting
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SF parents

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Man who allegedly shot mother on Livemore freeway charged with gun crimes, but not shooting

Oakland man accidentally shot his 60-year-old mother inside a vehicle with three children present; charged with firearm and child endangerment offenses, not for the shooting.
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.
#murder
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day 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.
#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

Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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
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.
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.
#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 news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Marine corporal accused of stealing, reselling weapons and ammo from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal is accused of stealing Javelin missiles and ammunition to resell in Arizona, posing a serious threat to public safety.
#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.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

NYPD: 1,000 illegal guns seized citywide this year, including hundreds of 'ghost guns'

New York City officials have seized over 1,000 illegal guns this year, attributing the success to targeted gang takedowns and trafficking investigations.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
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
#gun-trafficking
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

AG James hits alleged Brooklyn gun trafficking boss with massive 176-count criminal indictment | amNewYork

Brooklyn man Khyle Williams indicted on 176 counts for operating an illegal gun trafficking operation, making at least nine illegal firearms sales between May and October 2025.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn man indicted for allegedly running illegal gun trafficking ring in Flatbush

Brooklyn man Khyle Williams indicted on 176 charges for operating illegal gun trafficking operation, selling firearms and high-capacity magazines across multiple transactions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

AG James hits alleged Brooklyn gun trafficking boss with massive 176-count criminal indictment | amNewYork

Brooklyn man Khyle Williams indicted on 176 counts for operating an illegal gun trafficking operation, making at least nine illegal firearms sales between May and October 2025.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn man indicted for allegedly running illegal gun trafficking ring in Flatbush

Brooklyn man Khyle Williams indicted on 176 charges for operating illegal gun trafficking operation, selling firearms and high-capacity magazines across multiple transactions.
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 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
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
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

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.
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
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose police: Central Valley man arrested, accused of trafficking machine gun switches

A 20-year-old in Lockeford was arrested for allegedly importing or manufacturing at least 1,700 Glock switches to convert pistols to fully-automatic weapons.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
#nra
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Slippery slope': Brandishing BB gun in robbery can yield first-degree charge, appeals court rules amNewYork

Displaying an object appearing to be a firearm, including a BB gun, can trigger New York first-degree robbery charges and shift proof burden onto defendants.
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.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vallejo man caught selling stolen gun while on jail furlough for murder, feds say

A 22-year-old on juvenile furlough faces federal charges for possessing and attempting to sell a stolen Glock tied to an earlier juvenile murder conviction.
US politics
fromwww.theatlantic.com
2 months ago

This Is Why the Second Amendment Matters

Federal agents' killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse reveals aggressive racial profiling and federal overreach that endangers civil liberties of Black, immigrant, and Native communities.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"

Washington, D.C. enforces strict gun registration and bans AR-15–style rifles; federal prosecutors and national leaders clashed over enforcement and Second Amendment rhetoric.
#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'

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
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
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump officials continue to push lies after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

In the moments after federal officers shot Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti dead, Trump administration figures almost immediately made public statements in press conferences, televised interviews and social media posts that were at best indifferent to the evidence available at the time and at worst completely fabricated. A pattern is emerging, in which the Trump administration prioritizes the vilification of the dead victim as to blame for the incident over preserving the neutrality of any investigative process.
US politics
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