August 27, 2023 Armed taxi driver turns the tables on attempted robber accused of targeting cabbies: cops A Louisiana taxi driver acted in self-defense when he fatally shot suspected robber Gerlald Pope multiple times last week outside of New Orleans, according to police.
August 26, 2023 Elvis Presley's revolver, plus rare spy guns to hit auction block in Illinois: See the photos Elvis Presley's bicentennial Smith & Wesson, a "Fist Gun" Hand Firing Device and a rare CIA Deer Gun are all up for auction at Rock Island Auction Company's August Premier Auction.
August 25, 2023 NRA digs up history to push back on Kamala Harris' claim on 'assault' ban The NRA issued a response to Vice President Kamala Harris tweeting that President Biden has "taken on the NRA and won" and will again work to ban so-called "assault weapons."
August 25, 2023 Tennessee lawmakers hit impasse during special session sparked by Nashville school shooting Tennessee lawmakers hit an impasse days into a special session that was sparked by a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. The session will start again on Monday.
August 24, 2023 Missouri AG tells St. Louis mayor proposed gun legislation violates state constitution's right to bear arms Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, saying her proposed gun legislation plan would violate the state constitution.
August 24, 2023 Tennessee city uses science-based playbook in battle to fight surging gun violence The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, is using a science-based playbook to fight surging gun violence in the community. The program includes policing changes and other efforts.
August 24, 2023 Tennessee judge allows people to bring signs back into state House hearing during gun control debate Tennessee held a special session on Aug. 23, 2023, to discuss control policies following a school shooting in Nashville. A judge ruled protestors can bring signs into the courtroom.
August 23, 2023 Concealed carry holder flips the script during attempted carjacking, shoots suspect and accomplice Darick Benson was charged with two felonies after he and an alleged accomplice attempted to rob a licensed gun owner in Chicago. Both suspects were shot during the incident.
August 23, 2023 Tennessee school shooting protestors removed from special legislative session regarding gun control Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee initially called a special legislative session following a school shooting in Nashville. School shooting protestors were removed from the session.
August 22, 2023 Missouri mayor looks to ban military-grade weapons from being carried on St. Louis streets St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is planning to introduce legislation banning military-grade weapons from being carried on the Missouri city's streets.