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Assault rifle allegedly used by would-be assassin who vowed to killed Trump is revealed
The whacked-out Hawaii man who is accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was locked and loaded, with 10 rounds in the magazine, plus one...
Tragic shooting at Apalachee High School: Letters to the Editor — Sep. 9, 2024
NY Post readers sound off about the mass shooting event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. that killed four.
Gunman caught on camera opening fire on suburban road during intense battle that left residents in horror
A gunman opened fire on a suburban Florida street during an intense apparent gun battle caught on camera Saturday night, terrifying residents as he rained dozens of bullets on houses...
Catholic nuns sue Smith & Wesson to halt sales of AR-15 assault rifles
If successful, the lawsuit would hold the company's directors liable for any costs associated with the allegedly illegal marketing of assault rifles and any damages would be paid to Smith...
Mayor Adams leads call for House speaker to pass assault weapons ban
Mayor Eric Adams led a coalition of 62 mayors across the nation calling for US House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a ban on assault weapons following the mass shooting...
US lawyer caught gunning down climate protesters in Panama allegedly delivered chilling warning
Kenneth Darlington was filmed waving his gun around -- before ultimately firing at the protesters, according to footage and police.
Judge rules California assault weapons ban is unconstitutional, violates Second Amendment
California’s 33-year-old law banning assault weapons is unconstitutional, violating the right to bear arms, a federal judge declared Thursday. US District Judge Roger Benitez pointed to the Second Amendment's right...
Guards with assault rifles hired to protect Philly cheesesteak joint
A Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has reopened for business – with guards armed with assault rifles hired to keep customers safe as they line up outside in the City of Brotherly...
Suspected gangbanger nabbed after girlfriend seen hanging out window with AK-47
The woman made headlines when San Francisco police posted the Wild West-style image of her brandishing the AK-47 during an illegal sideshow.
Rapper allegedly pointed AK-47 at his wife, baby in a fight over him playing 'Call of Duty'
Gunplay, also known as Richard Morales Jr., allegedly told his wife: "I will blow your s—t back."
AG Letitia James sues maker of gun part for 'aiding' Buffalo shooter
The lawsuit -- which was filed Thursday, just three days before the one-year anniversary of the racism-fueled shooting -- was brought against Mean Arms for its magazine lock part called...
Washington state bans assault weapons as governor says 'no one needs an AR-15'
"No one needs an AR-15 to protect your family," Inslee said while surrounded by family members of shooting victims. "You only need it to kill other families."
Louisville police release bodycam footage showing fatal confrontation with shooter Connor Sturgeon
The Louisville Metro Police Department released body camera footage of the moment officers confronted suspected shooter Connor Sturgeon inside the Old National Bank.
Louisville gunman shot woman in back after she told him 'good morning': report
Connor Sturgeon allegedly shot a woman in the back after she told him "good morning" at the entrance to Old National Bank in Louisville.
Mass shooting in Nashville reignites gun debate as Dems weigh forcing House vote
President Biden — who called for Congress to enact an assault weapons ban in the wake of Monday's shooting — admitted Tuesday that he has exhausted all executive options while pleading with Congress.
Witness describes chaos following mass shooting at Nashville Christian school
A woman working at an office building across the street from a mass school shooting at a Nashville Christian school described seeing police cars speeding to the scene Monday morning.
'Not trying to get clapped out': Uvalde cops admit fear of school shooter's 'battle rifle'
“There was no way of going in," one sergeant said of fears the lone teen gunman could "take all of us out" with his "battle rifle."
Biden beefs up background checks on gun sales, pushes 'red flag' laws
President Biden will issue an executive order during his visit to California on Tuesday to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases, to boost the use of "red...
George Santos backs bill to make AR-15 America’s ‘National Gun’
Lying Rep. George Santos has co-sponsored legislation introduced in the House last week that would name the AR-15 the “National Gun of the United States.”
Biden demands 'societal guilt' on 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
"We should have societal guilt for taking too long to deal with this problem," Biden said.