Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Texas-based ammo vending machines criticized by gun control advocates
Gun control advocates are concerned about bullets being sold out of vending machines after a Texas-based company placed its ammunition retail machine in several stores across the country.
Gun control advocates are concerned about bullets being sold out of vending machines after a Texas-based company placed its ammunition retail machine in several stores across the country.
US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
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."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Austin man wins U.S. Supreme Court case on bump stocks
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the ban on bump stocks following a case filed by an Austin man.
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the ban on bump stocks following a case filed by an Austin man.
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.
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.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 massacre
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks that was challenged by an Austin gun shop owner.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks that was challenged by an Austin gun shop owner.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Operation Texas Kill Switch: Effort to get illegal devices off streets
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, announced a new effort on Monday to get illegal “machine gun conversion devices", also known as “switches" off Texas streets.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, announced a new effort on Monday to get illegal “machine gun conversion devices", also known as “switches" off Texas streets.
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.
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.
Paxton sues Biden Administration over gun sales requirement: 'Come and take it'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration to block new requirements for gun sales.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration to block new requirements for gun sales.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
Austin gun store owner fights Supreme Court over bump stocks
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
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.
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 split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Texas shootings renew discussion on gun laws
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
NRA praises court order striking down Maryland's ‘draconian’ handgun law
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.