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National Rifle Association convention begins in Houston amid protests

The National Rifle Association began its annual convention in Houston on Friday amidst widespread protests over gun control law

National Rifle Association convention begins in Houston amid protests
Updated On : 28 May 2022 | 8:59 AM IST

22 mass shootings. 374 dead. Here's where the guns in US came from

The suspects in the shootings at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school and a Buffalo, New York, supermarket were both just 18, say authorities

22 mass shootings. 374 dead. Here's where the guns in US came from
Updated On : 28 May 2022 | 8:58 AM IST

UN chief shocked by mass shooting in Texas elementary school that killed 21

UN chief Antonio Guterres was deeply shocked and saddened by the heinous mass shooting in an elementary school in Texas, the US, said his spokesman

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Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 12:23 PM IST

'We need to have courage to take action': Harris on Texas school shooting

In an emotional address following the school shooting incident in Texas, the US Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the attack while calling for "action and taking a stand"

'We need to have courage to take action': Harris on Texas school shooting
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 10:07 AM IST

18 children, 3 adults shot dead in Texas school shooting; several critical

The deceased children are in the second, third and fourth grades - aged between 7 years and 10 years

18 children, 3 adults shot dead in Texas school shooting; several critical
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 7:35 AM IST

We have to act, says Biden after Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead

President Joe Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

We have to act, says Biden after Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 7:31 AM IST

On Parkland anniversary, US President Biden urges Congress on gun control

Four years after 17 students were gunned down at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Joe Biden says his administration stands with the advocates working to end gun violence

On Parkland anniversary, US President Biden urges Congress on gun control
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 8:53 PM IST

FedEx shooting victims ask Indianapolis for $2.1 mn in compensation

Lawyers for the victims said the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Marion County Prosecutor's Office failed to follow Indiana's red flag law

FedEx shooting victims ask Indianapolis for $2.1 mn in compensation
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 8:31 AM IST

Biden administration rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in US

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.

Biden administration rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in US
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 9:15 PM IST

US: 2 dead, 7 injured, some critical in four separate shootings in Portland

Two people died, multiple injured, some critically, in four different early morning shootings on Saturday in Portland, Oregon, as gun violence and associated homicide rates soar in the city.

US: 2 dead, 7 injured, some critical in four separate shootings in Portland
Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 7:05 AM IST

After years of failed attempts, US House passes two gun control bills

The legislation may face a tougher battle in the U.S. Senate, where Biden's fellow Democrats hold an even slimmer majority than in the House

After years of failed attempts, US House passes two gun control bills
Updated On : 12 Mar 2021 | 7:08 AM IST

Walmart reverses move to pull firearms, ammunition from US store floors

The retailer said the civil unrest earlier this week was isolated

Walmart reverses move to pull firearms, ammunition from US store floors
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 12:28 PM IST

Shunned by corporations, US gun entrepreneurs launch start-ups

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed by government, private firms are free to turn away from guns, and many have

Shunned by corporations, US gun entrepreneurs launch start-ups
Updated On : 06 May 2018 | 11:40 PM IST

'Vote them out!': Hundreds of thousands demand gun control in USA

Carrying signs with slogans including 'Never Again', 'Am I Next?', protesters gathered in Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue

'Vote them out!': Hundreds of thousands demand gun control in USA
Updated On : 25 Mar 2018 | 5:06 PM IST

Purchasing a gun in the US? Walmart just hiked the minimum age limit to 21

Walmart is removing items from its website that resemble assault-style rifles, including non-lethal airsoft guns and toys

Purchasing a gun in the US? Walmart just hiked the minimum age limit to 21
Updated On : 01 Mar 2018 | 10:44 AM IST

Trump's idea of arming teachers with guns will not prevent school shootings

Similar day-to-day risks involving arming teachers could be that he/she unintentionally discharges the firearm or have their guns taken by an angry student while trying to break-up a fight

Trump's idea of arming teachers with guns will not prevent school shootings
Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 11:27 AM IST

US gun lobby blasts anti-gun advocates for 'exploiting' Florida tragedy

Trump backs National Rifle Association as 'great American patriots' amid Florida school massacre

US gun lobby blasts anti-gun advocates for 'exploiting' Florida tragedy
Updated On : 23 Feb 2018 | 7:52 AM IST

We will work together to find long-term solution to gun violence: Trump

'What is your recommendation to stop it?' asks President Trump

We will work together to find long-term solution to gun violence: Trump
Updated On : 22 Feb 2018 | 2:19 PM IST

Gun control in US: Trump recommends ban on bump stocks used for weapons

Stephen Paddock, the gunman who killed 58 people and injured hundred last October in Las Vegas, had at least rifles fitted with bump stocks

Gun control in US: Trump recommends ban on bump stocks used for weapons
Updated On : 21 Feb 2018 | 7:55 AM IST

Why gun control loses, and why Las Vegas might change that

Gun ownership is a form of expressive individualism no less than the liberties beloved in blue America

Why gun control loses, and why Las Vegas might change that
Updated On : 04 Oct 2017 | 1:41 PM IST