Assault weapons ban clears Senate panel, with 'uphill' battle yet to come | ...
69 days ago
After a couple of false starts, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday that would ban assault weapons, restrict the size of ammunition clips and require universal background...
Poll: Americans want background checks for guns, ban on assault weapons
71 days ago
But the unity evaporated when the question involved assault weapons, which 55 percent want banned, and ammunition clips holding more than 10 bullets, which slightly more than half want barred.
Heated Senate testimony on assault weapons brings sides no closer
83 days ago
More than two months after the horrific mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the Senate on Wednesday held its second hearing on legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity...
Sen. King reluctant to embrace assault weapon ban
124 days ago
"Frankly, the more important aspects of the president's proposal is the expansion of background checks, which I believe is appropriate, and the limitation on the size of magazines," King said,...
Alaska gun bill threatens federal agents with arrest
125 days ago
House Speaker Mike Chenault says federal law enforcement officers should be arrested in Alaska if they attempt to enforce any future federal law banning personal possession of assault rifles or...
Obama is expected to unveil gun-control plans today
126 days ago
Others include limiting the capacity of ammunition clips and requiring background checks for every gun purchase, regardless of where it occurs.
Obama push for assault weapons ban, other gun restrictions faces steep climb in...
126 days ago
Others include limiting the capacity of ammunition clips and requiring background checks for every gun purchase, regardless of where it occurs.
France says Diabaly falls to Malian insurgents
128 days ago
The Somali insurgent group al-Shabab, which like the Islamists in Mali are linked to al-Qaida, later posted on Twitter two photos of a man wearing military pants and a blood-soaked shirt...
No charges for NBC host for on-air ammunition clip
130 days ago
No charges for NBC host for on-air ammunition clip
Officials talk guns, hold buybacks after shootings
133 days ago
Under the program, people who turn in a handgun can pick up a $100 gift card for the online retailer.---VERMONT - The Burlington City Council is supporting a proposed ban on assault rifles and...