gun control

Here's a compromise: Ban assault rifles and screen assaulting Muslims

Carson stands by Holocaust gun argument

Republican candidate says many Jews told him he was 'exactly right' in comment about gun ownership possibly preventing the Holocaust.

Aharonovich to Ease Restrictions on Weapons Permits

More Israelis to be allowed to carry weapons for self-defense following massacre, Internal Security Minister says.

MK Feiglin: Stop Taking Guns from Citizens!

In heated debate regarding proposed bill to mandate psychological testing for gun licenses, Feiglin says citizens are being left helpless.

World's First 'Smart Gun' Goes On Sale

German company starts US sale of futuristic weapon that will only fire when used by its owner.

Police Confiscate Handgun from 10 Year-Old

Boy found with .22 pistol during raid on apartment in Bet She'an. Police open an investigation.

Want a Gun? See a Psychologist

Security guards and other citizens will have to present proof of mental health before getting a gun permit.

Knesset Guards Seize Pellet Gun at Building's Entrance

Guard stopped an individual who attempted to enter the Knesset while carrying illegal weapon.

Israel to Consider Stricter Gun Control Laws

Israel will consider tightening its gun control laws this year, in response to a heightened rate of criminal incidents involving firearms.

'Gun Negligent' Father Gets Community Service For Son's Shooting

A man whose son killed a fellow thirteen year old classmate with his gun was sentenced to 350 hours of community service instead of jail.

Texas: 2-Year-Old Shoots Himself

Child shot and killed himself with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun. He was “looking for gum.”

Letter Sent to NYC Mayor Bloomberg Tests Positive for Ricin

Anonymous letters sent to NY City Mayor Michael Bloomberg contained material that initially tested positive for ricin, the NYPD announced.

Ex-Security Chief: Don’t Rush to Take Our Guns

Former IDF security chief says guns can prevent murder.

Police Tried to Take Shooter’s Weapon, Judge Refused

Police wanted bank shooter to hand in his weapon two years ago over suspicions of threats, violence.

New Orleans: 19 Wounded in Shooting During Parade

New Orleans police searching for three suspects after at least 19 people were shot during a Mother’s Day parade.

Senate Defeats Gun Control Plan, Obama Fumes

Senate defeats a plan to expand background checks on firearms sales and a proposal to ban some weapons.

Murders Intensify Fight to Change Gun Laws

Recent murders fuel ongoing battle to keep guards from taking guns home.

Left Trying to Limit Guns in Israel, Too

Leftist campaign claims guards are likely to use their guns to murder their spouses.

New York Mayor Plans Gun Control Ad Blitz

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is bankrolling a $12 million nationwide ad campaign in a bid to counter the US gun lobby's vast influence.

Following Police Reforms: School Trips Lack Armed Protection

Schools have been cancelling planned trips in Judea and Samaria because of bureaucracy.

Jews, Hold on to Your Guns! Obama is Coming

Gunman Kills Two in U.S. Courthouse

A gunman murdered two women in a Delaware courthouse Monday before police shot him dead, officials said.

Obama's 'State of Union' Set for Feb. 12

President Barack Obama will give his annual "State of the Union" address to Congress on February 12, the White House announced Friday.

New Bill on Gun Control Marks First in Series of Proposals

Lawmakers from both parties unveiled a bill Tuesday cracking down on "straw purchasers" who traffic firearms to criminals.

White House Releases Photo of Obama Skeet Shooting

White House released a photograph of President Obama skeet shooting in an apparent attempt to alleviate the concerns of gun owners.

State School President Under Fire for Obama-Hitler Comparison

The President of the Ohio State Board of Education has come under fire for comparing policies of President Obama to those of Hitler.

With New Laws, Obama Calls on Congress to Reduce Gun Violence

Obama urged Congress to pass measures aimed at reducing gun violence, while reaffirming his commitment to the right to bear arms.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Gun Control Measures

President Barack Obama demands an assault weapons ban and universal background checks for gun buyers.

NY Passes Toughest Gun Ownership Laws in Country

New law closes several loopholes in an existing state ban on assault weapon sale and extends the requirement for background checks

New York's Cuomo Signs New Tough Gun Laws

New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose new restrictions on gun ownership in the wake the Connecticut massacre.

NY Set to Enact Toughest Restrictions on Guns

New York may become the first US state to enact tough new restrictions on assault weapons in the wake of the Connecticut school massacre.

Obama Pledges to Pursue 'Sensible' Gun Control

Obama says he will "vigorously pursue" gun control measures early in his second term, but leaves ambiguity over prospects for reform.

NRA President Confident He'll Stop Assault Weapon Ban

The president of the top gun lobby said that his organization has enough backing from lawmakers to defeat a plan to outlaw assault weapons

Drudge Provokes Ire Over 'Outrageous' Obama, Hitler Comparison

A conservative news site sparked outrage after comparing Obama’s proposal to stem gun violence to fascist regimes of Hitler and Stalin.

NY Gov Gets Serious About Gun Control, Calls for Bans

Governor called for legislation that would ban high capacity magazines and seek to deprive the mentally ill of weapons.

US VP Joe Biden: Gun Control Panel is no Photo-Op

Biden promised real action to curb gun violence, including possible executive orders by President Barack Obama

NRA Chief Under Fire After Pointing to Israel as Model on Guns

NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre has come under fire for using the state of Israel as an example of how to avert school shootings.

Firearm Sales in US Skyrocket Amid Debate on Gun Control

Weapons sales have sky-rocketed as gun enthusiasts fear certain assault weapons and high-capacity magazines could be banned.

Despite National Outcry, Gun Lobby Says New Laws Not the Answer

The executive VP of the NRA said that planned legislation to outlaw military-style assault weapons was "phony" and would not work.

NRA Says 'No' to Greater Regulation of Firearms

NRA rules out any support for greater regulation of firearms or ammunition magazines in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre.

NRA: To Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun, Need a Good Guy with a Gun

The US's most powerful pro-gun group suggested that armed police be deployed to every school in the country to prevent mass shootings.

Obama Pushes Ahead on Gun Control, Proposals by Next Month

"There is a big chunk of space between what...the Second Amendment means and having no rules at all," said Obama, pushing for gun control.

Obama Goes All In on Gun Control in U.S.

President Obama vowed he would immediately throw his political weight behind an as of yet undrafted new gun control bill.

In Aftermath of Massacre, New Government Panel on Gun Control

VP Biden is set to lead a government panel tasked with responding to gun violence after last week's school massacre.

Obama to Support Ban on Owning Weapons

White House indicates President Obama will support a law that will place a ban on civilians owning assault weapons.

Following Massacre, New Government Panel to Tackle Gun Control

VP Biden likely to lead a government panel tasked with formulating a response to gun violence after last week's school massacre.

Three Dead as US ‘Shooting Spree’ Plague Spreads

A man shot dead two people in Texas before being killed by police as shooting sprees continue to plague the United States.

Video: US Jewish Terror Victim: Where are Anti-Gun Laws?

The “Colorado Batman Massacre” might have been prevented if there were better anti-gun laws, says Jewish victim of a 1999 shooting.

'Joe the Plumber' Campaign Ad Links Gun Control to Holocaust

Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wuerzelbacher, aka “Joe the Plumber,” issued a controversial video linking Holocaust to gun control.