New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque

Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Ambush of San Jose officers highlights risk of answering domestic violence calls

As a San Jose officer fights for her life in the hospital after being shot this week, the risk involved in answering domestic violence calls is highlighted.

California takes up gun control amendment to Constitution

The California legislature has taken up an amendment to the US Constitution proposed by Gov. Newsom that would impose four major changes to restrict access to guns.

Bay Area has 2nd-highest amount of gun deaths statewide: study

The Bay Area experienced the second-highest gun-related deaths in the state, a new study found, and not surprisingly, the most deaths occured in the East Bay.

Gov. Newsom spars on Twitter about adding constitutional amendment for gun control

After proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws, Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred on social media with prominent Republicans who unloaded on his idea. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

Gov. Newsom announced Thursday that he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.

California court upholds state-wide ban on assault weapons

Just last year the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot take away people’s right to carry a concealed weapon. Now a CA court of appeals is saying that the Supreme Court ruling will not overrule the state’s assault weapons ban.

Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy

Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Houston. His filing listed $1 billion to $10 billion in liabilities and $1 million to $10 million in assets.

Redwood City approves temporary ordinance prohibiting gun shops

Redwood City’s city council was asked via petition with 1,500 signatures, to implement a temporary ordinance to keep a gun shop from opening, particularly in a residential area. Those who support a gun shop say they just want to be able to protect themselves and their families as crime rates continue to rise.

California to launch nation's first gun violence prevention office

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the new, first in the nation Office of Gun Violence Prevention to deal with the growing crisis.

After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?

Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.

2 in 10 Americans report experience with gun violence, AP-NORC poll finds

CDC data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas.

'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban

Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Most in US want stricter gun laws, AP-NORC poll finds

The poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans and a majority of those in gun-owning households.