Gov. DeSantis pushing to revoke Florida's red flag law
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated this week he wants lawmakers to review the state's red flag law and possibly repeal it, saying it can infringe on the rights of gun owners.
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated this week he wants lawmakers to review the state's red flag law and possibly repeal it, saying it can infringe on the rights of gun owners.
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.
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.
Florida senator pushes to lower age for gun purchases seven years after Parkland shooting
Valentine's Day in Parkland is more somber than most. Seven years ago, 17 students and staff members were murdered, and 17 others were injured when a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire.
Valentine's Day in Parkland is more somber than most. Seven years ago, 17 students and staff members were murdered, and 17 others were injured when a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire.
TSA sees slight drop in number of guns found at airport checkpoints: 'Starting to turn a corner'
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
Florida lawmakers considering bill to crack down on teens getting their hands on guns
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Florida lawmakers file bills to undo gun reforms passed after Parkland shooting
Two bills recently filed in Tallahassee could repeal gun laws that went into effect after the Parkland school shooting.
Two bills recently filed in Tallahassee could repeal gun laws that went into effect after the Parkland school shooting.
Law enforcement view ghost guns threat; question whether UnitedHealth CEO murder was domestic terrorism
The New York Police Chief of Detectives says Luigi Mangione was arrested with what appeared to be a "ghost gun" made with a "3-D printer."
The New York Police Chief of Detectives says Luigi Mangione was arrested with what appeared to be a "ghost gun" made with a "3-D printer."
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
15-year-old arrested for discussing school bomb threat on Fortnite, Sheriff Chitwood says
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a 15-year-old boy was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly discussing a school bomb threat with others while playing Fortnite.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a 15-year-old boy was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly discussing a school bomb threat with others while playing Fortnite.
Florida boy, 11, arrested for alleged school shooting threat; 'hit list,' airsoft guns, swords found at home
An 11-year-old Creekside Middle School student is now in custody after he allegedly made threats to commit a school shooting according to the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An 11-year-old Creekside Middle School student is now in custody after he allegedly made threats to commit a school shooting according to the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Migos rapper Quavo advocates against gun violence in Washington after nephew Takeoff’s shooting death
Migos rapper Quavo met with political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and later spoke on a panel about combating gun violence in Washington on Wednesday.
Migos rapper Quavo met with political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and later spoke on a panel about combating gun violence in Washington on Wednesday.
'Armed fisherman' promotes Florida's gun law loophole
Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.
Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.
Manatee commissioners approve policy allowing county employees to carry guns at work
County employees in Manatee County will soon be able to be armed at work. The Manatee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the policy Tuesday morning.
County employees in Manatee County will soon be able to be armed at work. The Manatee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the policy Tuesday morning.
Firearms become top public health concern among Americans, poll shows
A new national poll shows access to guns and firearms has become top of mind for many Americans.
A new national poll shows access to guns and firearms has become top of mind for many Americans.
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.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
US gun deaths reach record total in 2021, report finds
More Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021 than in any other year on record, according to a Pew Research Center report.
More Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021 than in any other year on record, according to a Pew Research Center report.