California to track gun shop credit card sales; 17 laws pass laws to prohibit it
A new California law will require credit card networks to give banks special codes assigned to gun stores, in order to track their sales.
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."
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.
Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
A federal judge ruled last year that the ban violated the rights of firearm buyers and seller. A federal appeals court just upheld the ban.
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.
Billboards promote gun safety, free locks in LA County
An LA County billboard campaign is encouraging the use of free gun locks to keep kids safe from freak accidents.
California billy club ban struck down by court on Second Amendment grounds
A court in California has stricken down a state ban on billy clubs on Second Amendment grounds.
LASD deputies carrying firearms, weapons while drinking: LA officials push for ban
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department revise its policies to include a strict prohibition on deputies carrying weapons, including guns, while drinking.
Monterey Park mass shooting: Community honors victims, demands gun control on 1-year anniversary
Sunday, Jan. 21 marks one year since the tragic mass shooting at a Monterey Park dance studio, where 11 people were killed and nearly a dozen others wounded.
California law banning carrying guns in most public places blocked again
California Senate Bill 2 raises the carry permit age from 18 to 21 and prohibits legal firearm carriers from carrying in places like schools, hospitals and parks. The law's been put on hold again.
New California laws 2024: Expanded gun restrictions
SB 2 will enhance the existing licensing system to the state's concealed carry weapons permit.
Federal judge blocks California firearms carry law, calling it ‘sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment’
A federal judge temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned the carrying of firearms in most public places after ruling that it violates the Second Amendment.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Toddler critically hurt in accidental shooting with a suspect's gun at day care playground
The child found a gun on the Las Vegas day care playground after it had been thrown there by a teen running from police after allegedly shooting someone on a city bus.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Gun dealer regulations could tighten with this move by LA County Board of Supervisors
This ordinance aims to prevent gun violence by ensuring that gun and ammunition dealers are acting responsibly, officials said.
LAPD grapples with officer safety concerns as DACA recruits face firearms restrictions
LAPD grapples with safety concerns regarding the department's two recruit officers, who are both DACA recipients.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Newsom signs new California law that increases gun taxes to pay for better school security
The new legislation is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Here's what you need to know.
School shootings reach all-time high — again
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.