What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Exclusive: Ghost guns on the rise and how to spot them
FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay sat down with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg about what his office is doing to crackdown ghost guns.
Federal court strikes down part of NY's gun control laws, upholds 'sensitive locations' ban
New York can continue to enforce laws banning firearms in sensitive locations, but a federal court blocked some aspects of New York’s new gun licensing rules, including a requirement that applicants turn over a list of their social media accounts.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Judge strikes down recent NYC rules restricting gun licensing as unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down recent provisions of New York City's gun restrictions as unconstitutional, saying officials have been allowed too much discretion to deny gun permits to people deemed “not of good moral character."
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 suspension of right to public carry guns sparks demonstrations
Some demonstrators defiantly wore holstered handguns on their hips or carried assault rifles in a rally by gun-rights advocates, protesting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s surprise order to suspend for 30 days the right to carry firearms after two children were recently killed in separate shootings.
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.
Parkland parents bring 23 buses to NRA's Virginia headquarters for gun control demonstration
Twenty-three empty school buses were parked outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Virginia as part of a gun control demonstration led by the parents of a Parkland school shooting victim.
Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul unveil $500M plan to combat gun violence in NYC
The plan is to take $485 million and use it towards boosting several goals.
Community mourns loss of elderly man killed in Queens scooter shooting
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
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.
NY homeowner accused of fatally shooting woman who drove to wrong address blames 'hunters': court docs
Kevin Monahan, 65, faces charges of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment and tampering with evidence.
Federal court deals blow to ATF pistol brace rule ahead of gun accessory registration deadline
Gun rights groups argue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives lacks the authority to force millions of gun owners to register their weapons equipped with stabilizing braces.
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.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
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
Honoring the legacy of Brooklyn medical hero, Dr. Patricia O’Neill
Just two weeks after she spoke with FOX 5 about the devastating impacts of gun violence, Dr. Patricia O'Neill was killed in a crash. Friday, the Brookdale Hospital community gathered to remember her legacy.