School shootings reach all-time high — again
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.
New Mexico governor's suspension of right to public carry guns sparks demonstrations
Some demonstrators defiantly wore holstered handguns on their hips or carried assault rifles in a rally by gun-rights advocates, protesting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s surprise order to suspend for 30 days the right to carry firearms after two children were recently killed in separate shootings.
New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
TSA: Number of firearms found at SEA Airport security checkpoints up slightly
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recovered 58 firearms in carry-on luggage at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport so far this year, according to a new report from the agency.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Bodycam video shows deputies, K9 finding gun that prompted lockdown
We’re getting a closer look at how deputies tracked down a teen believed to be armed with a gun at Cedarcrest Middle School in Spanaway last week.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to address gun violence Tuesday, one banning the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles, one imposing a 10-day waiting period on firearms purchases and one clearing the way for lawsuits against gun makers or sellers in certain cases.
Gov. Inslee expected to sign legislation banning semi-automatic weapons
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
WA legislature approves ban of assault-style weapons
Cautious optimism is giving way to celebration for Washington state gun control advocates as the state’s assault-style weapons ban clears the legislature after more than half a dozen failed attempts.
Washington Senate votes to ban sale of assault weapons weeks after House approves measure
The Washington state Senate on Saturday approved an assault-weapons ban, a measure long sought by gun-control advocates.
WA Senate committee moves assault weapons ban forward
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Federal judge rules Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The Justice Department says the law wreaked havoc with crime-fighting partnerships with Missouri law enforcement. The state's Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2021.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Proposed bill seeks to ban assault weapons in Washington
HB 1240 is being heard in committee, some argue this is what Washington needs following a spike in gun violence, but others say it's an infringement of their rights.
Judge orders Federal Way gun store to stop high-capacity magazine sales
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered a Federal Way gun shop to stop selling high-capacity magazines in violation of a state ban.
Oregon high court won’t let voter gun control measure begin
Oregon’s tough, voter-approved gun control law remains temporarily blocked after the Oregon Supreme Court declined to overturn an earlier decision preventing the measure from taking effect Thursday.