Gun Control

Rate of firearm suicides in the U.S. was one death every 19 minutes in 2024, new analysis shows

Rep. Kenyatta's fiery comments on gun rights spark confrontation before bill to ban Glock switches fails

A rise of gun switches in crimes prompts a push for stricter laws against them

Glock switch

Neil Makhija's election Montgomery County Commissioners marks a pair of historic firsts

Monto Commissioner Neil Makhija Courthouse

What are ghost guns? Behind the alarming trend exacerbating Philly's gun violence problem

City of Philadelphia files lawsuit against two ghost gun manufacturers

Ghost guns lawsuit

Gun reform bills passed by Pa. House face a tougher road in GOP-controlled Senate

Gun Reform Pennsylvania

Montco sheriff will inspect all county gun stores, adopting a successful policy from other states

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A federal judge rules parts of New Jersey's gun carry law unconstitutional

NJ Gun law blocked

As ghost guns proliferate in Pa., lawmakers push for statewide ban

N.J. enacts new concealed-carry law, implementing some of the strictest gun rules in U.S.

New Jersey Gun insurance

Philly's gun ban at recreation centers, playgrounds blocked by judge

Kenney gun ban

New Jersey establishes office to sue gun companies over 'public nuisance' violations

Safe Gun Companies

Gov. Murphy on U.S. gun violence: 'We're still the greatest nation on Earth, but we're in a bad place'

Gun reform bill supported by two Pa. Republicans — Sen. Toomey and Rep. Fitzpatrick

Former Phils manager Gabe Kapler stops taking field for national anthem in protest

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill targeting gun laws enacted by local governments

Wolf Gun Laws

Gov. Wolf visits Chester to highlight state's gun violence prevention efforts

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Gov. Wolf vetoes measure to legalize permitless concealed carry in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania concealed carry bill veto

Mayor Kenney calls on state lawmakers to allow Philly to pass firearm restrictions

Philadelphia gun laws

State Senate passes permit-less concealed carry bill, Wolf says he'll veto if it advances

Pennsylvania Senate - Concealed carry

New Jersey, Pennsylvania lead multi-state coalition to boost federal ghost gun regulations

Ghost gun coalition

City councilmembers propose anti-violence initiative that would create jobs for youth, extend rec center hours

Amid rising gun violence, Philly police increase patrols for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day gun violence

Stolen gun confiscated from man at Philly International Airport

Stolen Gun PHL

Philly awards $400K to grassroots programs to reduce gun violence in the city

City grassroots anti-gun violence grants

As bullets fly in Philadelphia, Giffords implores McConnell to act on gun measures

Philly, five more Pennsylvania locations included in Time's mass shooting cover

Time magazine mass shooting cover

Alejandro Bedoya calls for Congress to 'end gun violence' at Philadelphia Union game

Pa. Governor Wolf signs bill tightening gun rules for domestic abusers

Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg

Staffer suspended from Philly charter school for bringing firearm to school

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More children killed in a school shooting, and Twitter scorches Toomey on reaction

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A new grant program will add $1.5 million to programs reducing gun violence

Harrisburg Capitol Building

This Delco town is second most dangerous in the U.S.

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Parkland survivor calls for boycott of Vanguard for investing in gunmakers

Children become powerful voice for sensible gun laws

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'Town Hall For Our Lives' forums to proceed without local congressmen

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Pennsylvania chief not crazy about off-duty officer taking his AR-15 to protest March for Our Lives rally

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Penn prof: Teen activism – and stats – show 16- and 17-year-olds should be able to vote

Santorum on CNN: Students should learn CPR instead of crusading for gun control

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March for Our Lives rallies throughout Philly area draw thousands, including Joe Biden, Jay Leno

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Lyft is offering free rides to March for Our Lives demonstration

Cory Booker appears on Comedy Central ahead of March for Our Lives

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