Rhode Island is known to have some of the tougher gun laws in the country, even though the law passed this year banning the ...

Firearm purchase licensing has historical precedent and the data suggests it would improve public safety, author and professor Robert J. Spitzer writes in a guest column.

A: It is legal to purchase a gun for self-protection in California, but there are a number of rules and regulations. The California attorney general’s office has a useful link online about guns ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A new initiative aimed at promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing firearm accidents has launched in the Salt Lake Valley. The program, called “Project ChildSafe Salt Lake,” ...

Every now and then someone stops me with a question that deserves more than a quick answer. “John, I’ve never touched a gun in my life. Why would I want to learn about them? Why would I ever need a ...

Texas officials are urging hunters to take extra precautions after a fatal accident in Northeast Texas over the weekend. "While #TexasGameWardens are trained to investigate hunting related incidents ...

Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah now require gun safety lessons for young students. Classes teach kids to "stop, don’t touch, leave, tell an adult" if they find a gun. Supporters cite safety benefits; ...

As Wilmington police continue to report arrests involving stolen or illegally possessed firearms, city leaders are urging residents to secure their guns safely. Recent police reports point to a ...

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As police departments around the country report a surge in 3D-printed firearms turning up at crime scenes, gun safety advocates and law enforcement officials are warning that a new generation of ...

PULLMAN, WA – A recent study using federal data from 2001 to 2022 has revealed a concerning trend: firearms have become the leading cause of death for 11- to 18-year-olds, surpassing motor vehicle ...