New California laws 2024: Expanded gun restrictions
SB 2 will enhance the existing licensing system to the state's concealed carry weapons permit.
Federal judge blocks California firearms carry law, calling it ‘sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment’
A federal judge temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned the carrying of firearms in most public places after ruling that it violates the Second Amendment.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Toddler critically hurt in accidental shooting with a suspect's gun at day care playground
The child found a gun on the Las Vegas day care playground after it had been thrown there by a teen running from police after allegedly shooting someone on a city bus.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Gun dealer regulations could tighten with this move by LA County Board of Supervisors
This ordinance aims to prevent gun violence by ensuring that gun and ammunition dealers are acting responsibly, officials said.
LAPD grapples with officer safety concerns as DACA recruits face firearms restrictions
LAPD grapples with safety concerns regarding the department's two recruit officers, who are both DACA recipients.
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.
Newsom signs new California law that increases gun taxes to pay for better school security
The new legislation is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Here's what you need to know.
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.
New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
Gun violence restraining order tracking policy passes through LA City Council
LA City Council voted in support of the gun violence policy, which included recommendations from the Los Angeles Police Department.
California gun deaths highest in this county, map shows
The map shows nearly 6,000 deaths were reported in Los Angeles and the Bay Area alone over a nine-year period.
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.
These new California laws take effect July 2023
From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.
Gov. Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
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.
3 new gun laws introduced in LA County
Local leaders are taking action and on Monday announced new gun legislation aimed at combating gun violence.
Lawmakers get into hallway shouting match over gun violence as Democrat calls Republicans 'cowards'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman was shouting in front of a throng of reporters before Rep. Thomas Massie challenged him
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.