Why tighter gun control laws are unlikely in the US US President Joe Biden announced limited measures to tackle gun violence in the United States last week, but more ambitious steps will be harder to enact despite widespread public support. News Lens • 14 Apr 21
Why tighter gun control laws are unlikely in the US US President Joe Biden announced limited measures to tackle gun violence in the United States last week, but more ambitious steps will be harder to enact despite widespread public support. News Lens • 14 Apr 21
US gun laws: The view from Parkland, Florida The US state of Florida has recently passed a law allowing teachers to carry guns in classrooms following the shooting in a high school that left 17 people dead. US • 23 May 19
US gun laws: The view from Parkland, Florida The US state of Florida has recently passed a law allowing teachers to carry guns in classrooms following the shooting in a high school that left 17 people dead. US • 23 May 19
How countries tightened gun laws after mass shootings As in New Zealand, where assault weapons have been banned following the Christchurch massacre, mass shootings have prompted stricter gun controls in some countries. World • 21 Mar 19
How countries tightened gun laws after mass shootings As in New Zealand, where assault weapons have been banned following the Christchurch massacre, mass shootings have prompted stricter gun controls in some countries. World • 21 Mar 19
Florida students to march on Washington Students who survived last Wednesday's mass shooting at their Florida school have announced plans to march on Washington. News • 19 Feb 18
Florida students to march on Washington Students who survived last Wednesday's mass shooting at their Florida school have announced plans to march on Washington. News • 19 Feb 18
US House scraps rule on gun background checks The US House of Representatives has voted to remove an Obama-era regulation on background checks that aimed to prevent the mentally ill from obtaining firearms. News • 03 Feb 17
US House scraps rule on gun background checks The US House of Representatives has voted to remove an Obama-era regulation on background checks that aimed to prevent the mentally ill from obtaining firearms. News • 03 Feb 17
Obama says gun control measures within his powers US President Barack Obama has said his new executive actions to tighten gun rules were "well within" his legal authority and consistent with the US right to bear arms, a warning to opponents who are likely to challenge them in court. News • 04 Jan 16
Obama says gun control measures within his powers US President Barack Obama has said his new executive actions to tighten gun rules were "well within" his legal authority and consistent with the US right to bear arms, a warning to opponents who are likely to challenge them in court. News • 04 Jan 16
Bloomberg arms US gun control with $50m Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is to spend $50 million (€36m) this year on the fight to tighten gun control laws and counter the powerful gun lobby in the US. News • 16 Apr 14
Bloomberg arms US gun control with $50m Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is to spend $50 million (€36m) this year on the fight to tighten gun control laws and counter the powerful gun lobby in the US. News • 16 Apr 14
Setback to Barack Obama's gun control efforts The US Senate has rejected a Democratic proposal to ban assault-style weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines like those used in recent mass shootings. News • 18 Apr 13
Setback to Barack Obama's gun control efforts The US Senate has rejected a Democratic proposal to ban assault-style weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines like those used in recent mass shootings. News • 18 Apr 13
Deal reached on background checks for gun buyers Prospects for a gun control bill's passage in the US Senate in coming weeks got a boost today with a bipartisan agreement on background checks for gun buyers. News • 10 Apr 13
Deal reached on background checks for gun buyers Prospects for a gun control bill's passage in the US Senate in coming weeks got a boost today with a bipartisan agreement on background checks for gun buyers. News • 10 Apr 13
Obama in final push for gun control legislation US President Barack Obama has urged Americans to pile pressure on Congress to approve new gun control legislation. News • 09 Apr 13
Obama in final push for gun control legislation US President Barack Obama has urged Americans to pile pressure on Congress to approve new gun control legislation. News • 09 Apr 13
Obama looks for public support for gun control President Barack Obama has sought to rally US public support for proposed background checks for all gun buyers. News • 04 Apr 13
Obama looks for public support for gun control President Barack Obama has sought to rally US public support for proposed background checks for all gun buyers. News • 04 Apr 13
Giffords makes emotional plea on gun control Former US congresswoman Gabby Giffords has made an emotional plea for Congress to take action to curb gun violence in the aftermath of last month's Connecticut school massacre. News • 30 Jan 13
Giffords makes emotional plea on gun control Former US congresswoman Gabby Giffords has made an emotional plea for Congress to take action to curb gun violence in the aftermath of last month's Connecticut school massacre. News • 30 Jan 13
Obama urges speedy action on gun control measures US President Barack Obama has called for speedy action on gun control measures and vowed to use "whatever weight this office holds" to make them a reality. News • 16 Jan 13
Obama urges speedy action on gun control measures US President Barack Obama has called for speedy action on gun control measures and vowed to use "whatever weight this office holds" to make them a reality. News • 16 Jan 13
Obama to outline US gun control plans soon US President Barack Obama has said he will review a set of "common sense steps" to reduce gun violence proposed by Vice President Joe Biden. News • 15 Jan 13
Obama to outline US gun control plans soon US President Barack Obama has said he will review a set of "common sense steps" to reduce gun violence proposed by Vice President Joe Biden. News • 15 Jan 13
