What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
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.
Local group hopes to influence US Supreme Court to reinstate law prohibiting abusers from having guns
A hot button case in Texas will soon be heard by the Texas Supreme Court next week.
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.
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.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Asking about firearms in home before sleepovers, playdates
National ASK Day is meant to remind parents to ask tough and sometimes uncomfortable questions before letting their children visit family and friends' homes: are there firearms in your home and if so, are they properly stored?
National ASK Day encourages parents to ask about firearms in the home before sleepovers, playdates
National ASK Day is meant to remind parents to ask tough and sometimes uncomfortable questions before letting their children visit family and friends' homes: are there firearms in your home and if so, are they properly stored?
Gun violence in Texas: How bad will it have to get before we see change?
It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?
City of Houston announces another gun buyback program
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by several city officials including Houston PD Chief Troy Finner, to announce another gun buyback program as a means of curbing gun violence in the city.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Chris Turner discusses gun control measures, Uvalde response
The regular session began with an understanding that some type of response to the school shooting in Uvalde had to be done. Now, a year after that attack, the session is coming to a close with memorials to the victims, but the heartache remains, along with questions about if what was done during this session is the proper response to Uvalde and the recent attack in Allen. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie), former House Democratic Caucus chairman, about where this debate is going.
Federal court deals blow to ATF pistol brace rule ahead of gun accessory registration deadline
Gun rights groups argue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives lacks the authority to force millions of gun owners to register their weapons equipped with stabilizing braces.
Texas gun reform: Gun safety bill headed to Gov. Abbott's desk
There haven't been major changes to gun safety in the wake of school shootings until now. A gun safety bill is making its way to Governor Abbott's desk. This proposal is aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of juveniles who struggle with mental health. FOX 26's Denise Middleton explains more about what this means.
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.
Texas legislature: Assault rifle reform falters, Texas House approves internet gambling
There were some big developments on Thursday at the Texas Capitol on the future of both gun control and online gambling.
Allen Outlet Shooting: FOX Faceoff examines killer's motive, ties to white supremacy
Police are looking into a possible connection between white supremacist ideology and the mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas. Attorney, former judge, and police officer Charles 'Big Angry' Adams and activist Quanell X offer their take.
Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles days after Allen mall shooting
The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Grillo highlights the overlooked link between gun trafficking, and the drug war in his book: “Blood Gun Money" and during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo has examined the drug crisis in Mexico for more than 20 years have always tried to make sense of it all. And during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Proposed Democratic gun control measures likely to falter in the Capitol
With the Lone Star State suffering mass shootings with what some call "numbing regularity", lawmakers are proposing what they see as "common sense" measures to reduce the number of gun deaths.