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Wayne LaPierre Found Liable in NRA Corruption Case
“The NRA has lost its leader, its power, and its wealth,” said one campaigner.
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Could Drive Manufacturers Into Bankruptcy
According to the lawsuit, feeding demand for illegal weapons is central to the industry's business model.
NRA Loses Bid to Have Corruption Probe in New York Dismissed
Five judges unanimously ruled that Attorney General Letitia James has provided “ample evidence of malfeasance.”
2023 Breaks Record for Most Mass Killings From Guns in a Single Year in the US
There have been 630 mass shootings in the U.S. since the start of 2023.
Gun Death Rate Among Children in US Grew 87 Percent Over Past Decade — Study
Since 2020, firearms have been the leading cause of death in children.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Lawmaker Over Bills Benefiting His Own Gun Stores
GOP Congressman Andrew Clyde was also responsible for distributing AR-15 pins to other lawmakers earlier this year.
House Democrats Are Pushing to Force a Vote on Banning Assault Weapons
The push comes amid a record-breaking increase in gun violence.
Gun Deaths Hit Record High of Nearly 49,000 in 2021
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2021, surpassing COVID deaths.
Gavin Newsom Calls for Longshot Proposal: Amend Constitution for Gun Reforms
Newsom says the amendment is necessary because “a lot of the laws we've passed are being rolled back by federal courts.”
Most Americans Want Gun Reform — But State Laws Have Loosened Since Uvalde
Lawmakers have largely failed to respond to the hundreds of mass shootings since the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.