The Latest Breaking News on Gun control

California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues

A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places is taking effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge it

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023

Chicago ends year with fewer shootings, but more robbers use guns as overall crime remains high

The city has followed a national trend of lowered gun violence, but it has stood nearly alone in seeing a spike in robberies — 40% more victims than the year before.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023

Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois

Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year’s Day

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims both of her daughters’ homes have also been swatted

‘Whoever is doing this, you are going to get caught and it won’t be funny to you anymore,’ Greene writes on X

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023

Oakland, California, officer killed while answering burglary call; shooter being sought, police say

Authorities say an Oakland, California, police officer has been shot and killed while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana dispensary

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023

Police killed Niani Finlayson seconds after responding to her 911 call, video shows

Body camera reveals Los Angeles deputy fired at woman who sought help for domestic violence as nine-year-old daughter watched

The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2023

Alex Murdaugh's pursuit of a new murder trial is set for an evidentiary hearing next month

The judge handling the fallout over Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions plans to hold an evidentiary hearing next month

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023

Married couple and daughter found dead luxury mansion with gun nearby

The DA’s office announced on Friday that a firearm was found ‘in the vicinity’ of the father

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023

Five officers fired at homicide suspect during deadly chase through Las Vegas, police say

Authorities on Friday said a total of five officers from two law enforcement agencies opened fire on a man who fatally shot his mother two days after Christmas and then led officers on a chase through the suburbs of Las Vegas

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023

US homicide rates drop at record pace in 2023

Despite feelings of crime increasing, data from cities across the US indicate murder rates fell at record pace this year

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023