In a contentious session, Tennessee House Republicans approved a bill allowing certain school staff to carry concealed handguns, sparking public outrage and protests. If signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, the bill would represent a significant expansion of gun access in the state, overshadowing concerns raised in the…
A recent poll by NBC News showed that an increasing number of American households are now armed. This surge in gun ownership, as highlighted by the new data, is a significant development reflecting multiple trends in American society. The poll results, showcasing a 10-point increase in gun ownership over a…
September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks.
In a recent Instagram post, a concerning claim suggested that former President Barack Obama ordered the removal of 500,000 pedophiles from a background check database. However, our investigation reveals that this assertion is false. The post included a screenshot of a 2018 article from The People’s Voice, authored by Sean…
In a bid to bolster gun safety measures, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Jimmy Panetta, both Democrats from California, have introduced the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act. This new bill aims to address a major flaw in the current system, where the FBI is unable…
On Tuesday morning, a group of Staley High School students demonstrated their support for their fellow student Ralph Yarl, who had been shot by a homeowner in Kansas City. Andrew D. Lester, the man accused of shooting Ralph, turned himself in later that day, having been charged with assault in…
In a move that has sparked both fervent support and ardent opposition, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law HB 543, which grants Floridians the right to carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a permit. This new legislation has shaken the foundation of Florida’s gun laws, as it eliminates the…
The horrifying Nashville school shooting that shook the nation’s core involved a 28-year-old transgender artist, Audrey Hale, who had previously attended the school and legally acquired seven firearms from five different local gun stores, unbeknownst to her family. The purchases were made despite severe emotional issues, necessitating medical attention. During…
Gun sales—as approximated by background checks—have declined each year since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. From 39,695,315 in 2020 to 38,876,673 in 2021. But despite this trend, gun purchases remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System tracks how many gun buyers are cleared to…
All 50 Democratic members and 14 Republicans in the Senate voted to advance a new bipartisan gun bill on Tuesday, with the intention of getting it passed before July 4. The 80-page bill, called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, was approved by the Senate following a series of mass shootings,…
The 18-year-old that shot and killed 19 people in the deadliest school shooting in Texas history bought the firearms he used a few days before the horrific incident. The gunman, identified as Uvalde High School student Salvador Ramos, bought two AR-style rifles after his 18th birthday. Ramos assaulted the Robb…
A federal appeals court upheld California’s ban on high-capacity magazines, a ruling with national ramifications that might lead to the state’s semiautomatic weapons ban being reinstated as well. A 7-4 vote won the decision. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals maintained a state limit on magazines that carry more than…
A new poll conducted by American analytics company Gallup showed that support for stricter gun laws is now at its lowest point. The figure dropped to almost half just three years after the deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, which renewed calls for stricter gun legislation. According to Gallup’s latest…
A shooting incident in Texas has left one man dead and nine others injured. Police said gunfire erupted at a Halloween party on Saturday night. Police said it received calls of shots being fired at a party being held at the Octavia Event Center in Texarkana. The center is located…
Two persons were killed in a shooting incident inside a shopping mall in Boise, Idaho. At least four other individuals were hurt, including a police officer. The suspect has been apprehended. The suspect is in critical condition and is being treated at a hospital. The officer who was shot is…
The violent crime rate in the U.S. had increased by 5.6% in 2020 when compared to 2019. A report published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicated the increase, which is the first time the nation’s annual violent crime rate had risen in over four years. Data published by the…
The number of background checks conducted for gun purchases has reached 400 million since 1998. Background checks hit the impressive milestone last month when around 2.7 million checks were performed. The background checks were conducted through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS, which is operated by the…
As the nation commemorated the 20th anniversary of one of America’s darkest days, the FBI published a newly declassified document on the 9/11 attacks. The document provided information on the logistical support provided to two Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the terrorist attacks. The 16-page document is the first…
Under House Bill 1927, Texans aged 21 and over will be authorized to carry a pistol in public throughout the state beginning September 1. Felons and anyone under the age of 21 are exempt, and buyers must still pass a background check at a gun dealer. “As far as gun…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is slowly expanding its identification systems to soon include iris scans and palm print scans. This is part of the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, which has been in development for close to a year. Douglas Sprouse, a program analyst with the FBI’s Biometric…