Lower courts are also considering challenges to states’ bans on the sale of so-called assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
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1 killed, 19 wounded in shooting at parking lot party in suburban Chicago
Authorities say one person is dead and at least 19 more are wounded in suburban Chicago after a shooting early Sunday during a gathering in a parking lot
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Mother of child who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm
Deja Taylor is accused of lying about her marijuana use on a form when she bought the gun, which her son later used to shoot Abby Zwerner in her classroom in Newport News, Virginia.
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Maine Voices: Learned helplessness won’t stop gun slaughter
Bills before the Maine Legislature would keep firearms out of criminals’ hands, help reduce the rate of gun suicides and ban devices that turn guns into automatic weapons.
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Gunman who shot 7 after high school graduation targeted graduate, Virginia police say
Police say the 18-year-old suspect had a long-running dispute with another 18-year-old, who had just received his diploma and who was shot dead along with his father.
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Two dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
A 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody and Richmond police say they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.
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Florida mother shot dead in neighborhood dispute over children playing
The sheriff says detectives must investigate possible self-defense claims before they can move forward with any criminal charges.
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Commentary: Background checks are the backbone of gun violence prevention
Nothing will bring back our spirited, loving daughter Darien Richardson, but we know we can prevent more tragedies.
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Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit
The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.
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Church lets its light shine for peace and diversity
This weekend, UUCB will be lit up orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day; next weekend, it will be illuminated in rainbow colors to coincide with the Brunswick Pride Festival.