California law banning carrying guns in most public places blocked again

California Senate Bill 2 raises the carry permit age from 18 to 21 and prohibits legal firearm carriers from carrying in places like schools, hospitals and parks. The law's been put on hold again.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.