Report: King County sees record-low gun violence in 2025
New numbers show gun violence in King County has dropped to record lows, according to the latest quarterly report from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Report: WA counties fail to keep guns from alleged abusers
It's meant as a way to protect domestic violence survivors, taking away the guns of an accused abuser while they're under a restraining order. Washington is one of 22 states with this policy, but when it comes to enforcement, some say there are failures across the state.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Seattle sues Glock over illegal 'switch' devices
Glock switches were involved in 58 incidents in Seattle over two years, with shell casings at crime scenes more than doubling.
Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
The ruling creates a judicial divide as other courts have recognized Second Amendment protections for 18 to 20-year-old Americans.
New WA law requires state permit to buy guns
Anyone looking to purchase a gun in Washington state will be required to pay for a state permit down the road.
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
King County sees 'encouraging' reduction in gun violence so far in 2025
The critical work to curb gun violence in King County is proving to be effective. A new report found that King County saw the safest start to a new year for the first time since 2021.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Dozens rally for more gun control legislation in WA
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.
Groups lobby for more gun regulations in WA as opponents question effectiveness
Gun safety advocates met with legislators to lobby for two bills around firearm secure storage and permits to buy guns, as opponents argued the proposals will not deter violence.
Mexico's fight against US gunmakers goes to Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices are debating whether Mexico can pursue billions of dollars in damages against American gun manufacturers and distributors -- blaming them for the growing gun violence south of the border.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
3 controversial gun-related bills in WA move out of committee
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
