Marin County gun buyback yields more than 500 weapons

A gun buyback in Marin County over the weekend yielded slightly more than 550 weapons and those who turned them in received a total of about $50,000.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Philadelphia shooting: 3 killed, 11 others shot on South Street

A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.

Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers

Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.

Marin County leaders pay cash for guns in gun buy-back event

In an attempt to reduce gun violence, Marin County hosted a gun buy back event for the first time in six years; residents traded guns for cash.

NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles

New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.

San Mateo sheriff unveils new active shooter training simulator

Guns at the ready. San Mateo sheriff’s Sgt. David Weidner and KTVU crime reporter Henry Lee tested a new firearms training simulator. Instead of just one to two screens, this next-gen system has five - in surround-sound.

House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings

The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.

Third suspect in Sacramento mass shooting arrested in Las Vegas

Sacramento police said another suspect has been arrested in the mass shooting that left six dead and 12 others injured in April. Mtula Payton was taken into custody on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Gov. Abbott says he was ‘misled' about response to Texas school shooting

Authorities say officers waited in the hallway of a Texas elementary school for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront a gunman.

Bipartisan group of senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

Here’s a look at the gun control proposals under consideration — and others that are not — following the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting.

VTA riders remember shooting tragedy and workers one year later

As the families and the community try to go on, the city of San Jose has designated May 26th as a Day of Remembrance.

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts during Thursday night’s game between the teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life.