Malloy signs bills requiring gun removal after restraining order requirement http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-malloy-bills-signed-0601-20160531-story.html
The compromises that got one State’s Republicans to increase gun protections for domestic violence victims https://www.thetrace.org/2016/06/connecticut-domestic-violence-gun-law-republican/
Brown: Frustration fuels Rep. Kelly’s tears over gun violence http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-frustration-fuels-kellys-tears-gun-violence/
Gun Control Advocates report more than $2.1million in contributions (This short NPR report discusses the Maine effort to get background checks on the ballot. Interesting) http://news.mpbn.net/post/gun-control-advocates-report-more-21-million-contributions#stream/0
GOP lawmaker proposes allowing guns on Capitol grounds http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/282403-gop-lawmaker-proposes-allowing-guns-on-capitol-grounds
A bad law gives an ironic break to gun thieves (About a serious problem stemming from Proposition 47 in California) http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article81758122.html
In a tight Senate race, gun reform groups tried targeted strikes. The NRA waged all-out war. https://www.thetrace.org/2016/06/kay-hagan-nra-north-carolina-senate-race/
The Easiest States to buy a gun (Eye opening information) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-easiest-states-to-buy-a-gun_us_5735cfa8e4b08f96c182dc38
How gun violence preventions finally became a winning political platform http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/280058-how-gun-violence-prevention-finally-became-a-winning-political
Trump and Clinton on guns: two visions on race, justice, and policing in the US (the push for gun control has become a major issue in the campaign) http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/21/trump-clinton-gun-control-policies-race-policing
Senate backs Wolk’s firearms violence research bill http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/solanocounty/senate-backs-wolks-firearm-violence-research-bill/
NRA facing member backlash over Trump endorsement http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/nra-donald-trump-endorsement-backlash-223442?cmpid=sf
By endorsing Trump early, NRA elevates political priorities above rank and file concerns https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/nra-donald-trump-endorsement-wayne-lapierre/
The NRA’s new campaign math: pour more money into fewer races, defeat Democrats at any cost https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/nra-election-campaign-spending/
State Attorneys General want the CDC to study gun violence (signed by 14 States Attorneys Generals) https://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/ltr-to-congress-on-cdc-gun-violence-research.pdf?platform=hootsuite
This will be an historic (and terrifying) election for gun control http://www.thenation.com/article/this-will-be-a-historic-and-terrifying-election-for-gun-control/
Obama makes move on ‘Smart Guns’ http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/278157-obama-makes-move-on-smart-guns
Gabby Giffords comes to Illinois to promote gun dealer legislation http://abc7chicago.com/news/gabby-giffords-comes-to-illinois-to-promote-gun-dealer-legislation/1313642/
Georgia governor vetoes campus carry bill http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/03/health/georgia-campus-carry-bill/
As States expand gun rights, police object http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/04/us/as-states-expand-gun-rights-police-join-opposition.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160503&eml_thmb=1&nlid=64714431&tntemail0=y&_r=0
‘I’m a Republican lawmaker in the deep South. These are the gun laws I can support.(A place to start) https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/senator-larry-martin-south-carolina-permitless-carry/
Why some gun rights advocates aren’t sold on Donald Trump https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/gun-rights-advocates-not-sold-donald-trump-second-amendment/
St. Louis leaders “livid” over move to expand gun rights http://fox2now.com/2016/05/10/st-louis-leaders-livid-over-move-to-expand-gun-rights/
Gun stores finally won approval to keep digital records without first asking permission https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/atf-gun-stores-electronic-record-keeping/
Arizona passes novel plan to reject expanded background check laws (especially aimed at ballot-driven expansions sponsored by Everytown) http://www.guns.com/2016/05/09/arizona-passes-novel-plan-to-reject-expanded-background-check-laws/
Sandyy Hook weapons case denied http://www.darientimes.com/67840/motions-to-stay-in-sandy-hook-weapons-case-denied/
SC man who shot and ‘slow-cooked ‘two men out on bail thanks to stand-your-ground law http://www.rawstory.com/2016/05/sc-man-who-shot-and-slow-cooked-intruders-out-on-bail-thanks-to-stand-your-ground-law/
Judge finds Planned Parenthood shooting suspect unfit for trial http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/12/us/judge-declares-planned-parenthood-suspect-unfit-for-trial.html?_r=0
House conservatives lose battle to block domestic violence law (Connecticut) http://ctmirror.org/2016/04/28/house-conservatives-lose-battle-to-block-domestic-violence-law/
Lt. Gov. Newsom says he has enough signatures for gun safety initiative http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-newsom-gun-initiative-20160428-story.html?platform=hootsuite
Missouri House votes to drop permit requirement for concealed guns http://www.ky3.com/content/news/missouri-house-concealed-carry-gun-no-permit-377177931.html
Gun deaths in your district. What have your elected representatives done? (It actually will find our district and show the records of our elected officials!) http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2015/dec/14/gun-control-laws-congress-shooting-deaths-nra-lobby-campaign-donations#29-01
Bill introduced to prohibit sex offenders from owning guns http://www.guns.com/2016/04/14/bill-introduced-to-prohibit-sex-offenders-from-owning-guns/
California’s proposed gun laws won’t change our culture of violence, but they will make us safer (Good information on proposed legislation) http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-adv-california-guns-20160422-story.html
Two pro-gun Republican governors can sign campus carry into law. What’s stopping them? http://www.thetrace.org/2016/04/conflicted-governors-decide-campus-carry-bills-georgia-tennessee/
NBA’s Thunder among groups opposing two Oklahoma gun bills http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/nbas-thunder-groups-opposing-oklahoma-gun-bills-38540751
Gun bill would help public challenge fFBI background checks (refers to appeals about failed background checks) http://thehill.com/regulation/276876-fbi-background-checks-targeted-by-new-gun-bill
Tougher gun laws advance in State legislature (California news from KQED) http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/04/19/tougher-gun-laws-advance-in-state-legislature
Tennessee Gun Rights law shields firearms from international treaties http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2016/04/20/new-tennessee-gun-law-shields-firearms-from-international-law/
Why a Republican Senator who pushed for Federal gun reform was spared a primary challenge (Sen. Pat Toomey) http://www.thetrace.org/2016/04/republican-senator-pat-toomey-gun-control-bill/
Should Congress require a hearing for gun violence after each moment of silence for victims? (interesting idea by a frustrated LA Congressman) https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/crime-2015-final-analysis
Justice may be pressured to recuse himself in Maine gun-rights case (had been a member of Mayors against Illegal Guns) http://www.pressherald.com/2016/04/20/justice-may-be-pressured-to-recuse-himself-in-maine-gun-rights-case/
Aurora theater shooting trial cost taxpayers at least $3 million (not including the cost of the public defender’s office) http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29786313/aurora-theater-shooting-trial-cost-at-least-3
Rand Paul wants to allow every airline pilot to carry a gun https://news.vice.com/article/rand-paul-wants-to-every-airline-pilot-to-carry-a-firearm
Gun provisions snag bipartisan mental health bill http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/276052-gun-provisions-snag-mental-health-reform-bill
Clinton keeps hammering Sanders for his gun votes. Here’s what the beef is about.http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/276052-gun-provisions-snag-mental-health-reform-bill
Let’s end gun safety hypocrisy and pass the ATF Enforcement Act https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/lets-end-gun-safety-hypocrisy-with-the-atf-enforcement-act/2016/04/11/2769c910-fffe-11e5-b823-707c79ce3504_story.html
Trump-loving ‘Alt Right’ turns to guns to provoke and offend http://www.thetrace.org/2016/04/trump-alt-right-guns-milo-yiannopoulos/
Connecticut Senator not happy with Bernie Sander’s view on Sandy Hook lawsuit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chris-murphy-bernie-sanders-gun-manufacturers_us_5703e496e4b083f5c608f35d
Concerns over phone-gun lookalikes prompt Minnesota legislation http://www.wday.com/news/minnesota/4004803-concerns-over-phone-gun-lookalikes-prompt-minnesota-legislation
There’s now a pro-gun petition trolling the Democratic National Convention http://www.thetrace.org/2016/04/pro-gun-petition-trolling-democratic-national-convention/
Bill to video gun buyers, add restrictions for shop owners pulled (Pulled or postponed? AB 2459 addressed) http://www.guns.com/2016/04/06/bill-to-video-all-gun-sales-add-restrictions-to-shops-pulled/
Court says Missouri woman can sue gun store over murder weapon sold to mentally ill woman http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article70061837.html
Lawsuits against gun dealers almost never make it to trial. This one will. http://www.thetrace.org/2016/04/smith-wesson-downgraded-gun-sales-drop/
Take away a felon’s guns permit? Courts rarely send notification. (Georgia) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/take-away-a-felons-gun-permit-courts-rarely-send-n/nqzdK/
Toomey ads push expanded background checks on gun sales
The Ghost vote: Giving a voice to those who lost theirs to gun violence http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-barrett/ghostvote-giving-a-voice-_b_9540610.html
Insanity:12,000 Republicans sign petition to allow guns into National convention in Cleveland http://occupydemocrats.com/2016/03/25/insanity-12000-republicans-sign-petition-allow-guns-national-convention-cleveland/
Although thousands petition to allow guns at the Republican National Convention, Secret Service is not convinced http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/republican-convention-guns-petition_us_56f70018e4b014d3fe234d28
McAuliffe vetoes bills loosening gun restrictions (Virginia. A governor doing his job) http://wric.com/2016/03/25/mcauliffe-vetoes-bills-loosening-gun-restrictions/
Maverick GOP Senator shoots down pro-gun bills (Florida. An interesting article) http://www.business2community.com/brandviews/avvo/maverick-gop-senator-shoots-pro-gun-bill-01495756#oKrjI5bswHCOqtog.97
Why is the United States such a gun happy society? It’s time to find out. (A LA Times editorial in support of Wolk’s bill.) http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/na-ed-gun-violence-research-20160329-story.html
Enough already! States do what they can to stem gun violence (A thorough analysis) http://www.progressive.org/news/2016/03/188625/enough-already-states-do-what-they-can-stem-gun-violence
Northern Mariana Islands rush to restrict gun access (Interesting!) http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-35925505
Trump wants to remind white people that gun violence is a black problem http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-gun-violence-black-problem_us_56fd7a72e4b0a06d58053e40
Don’t believe the NRA’s hype about President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dont-believe-the-nra-hype-about-president-obamas-supreme-court-nominee/2016/03/25/037f8772-f1d7-11e5-85a6-2132cf446d0a_story.html
Read the letter the NRA’s top outside lawyer wrote in support of Merrick Garland http://www.thetrace.org/2016/03/merrick-garland-nra-lawyer-charles-cooper/
McConnell: No Supreme Court Justice until the NRA approves of the nominee http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2016/03/20/3761908/mcconnell-no-new-supreme-court-justice-until-the-nra-approves-of-the-nominee/
Gun Owners of America say John Kasich is a wolf in sheep’s clothing (‘The NRA is more forgiving than we are’ Larry Pratt) http://www.thetrace.org/2016/03/gun-owners-of-america-john-kasich-nra/
Parents jeer gun law that allows Dad to open carry at school
The Pittsburgh suburb where gunmen attacked a family cookout was one of dozens forced to scrap it firearms rules (The power of threatened suits as a result of state legislation) http://www.thetrace.org/2016/03/the-pittsburg-suburb-where-gunmen-attacked-a-family-cookout-was-one-of-dozens-forced-to-scrap-its-firearms-rules/
Bill defeated in Tennessee that would have held adult gun owners responsible is loaded guns left accessible to children http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/government/state/bill-to-keep-guns-from-kids-stalls-in-house-committee-2ea53e4b-dd53-789d-e053-0100007f02a5-373084101.html
Supreme Court cites Second Amendment in stun gun decision, says State court misapplied Heller
Is Merrick Garland anti-gun? ‘It’s impossible to tell’ http://www.thetrace.org/2016/03/is-merrick-garland-anti-gun-impossible-to-tell/
Federal Appeals Court rejects challenge to Colorado gun control laws https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-court-rejects-challenge-colorado-gun-control-laws-224134696.html
48 more bikers indicted in Waco shootout that left 7 dead http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/indictments-48-bikers-waco-melee-37879895
Ted Cruz’ no compromise stance on guns http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/10/politics/ted-cruz-guns/index.html
The Pittsburgh suburb where gunmen attacked a family cookout was one of dozens forced to scrap its firearms rules http://www.thetrace.org/2016/03/the-pittsburg-suburb-where-gunmen-attacked-a-family-cookout-was-one-of-dozens-forced-to-scrap-its-firearms-rules/
Gun advocates already slammed Merrick Garland over two pivotal cases https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/refuse-to-be-a-victim-and-more-lessons-for-women-from-the-nra
Gun measure push by Lt. Governor receiving resistance from Fresno law enforcement leaders http://abc30.com/politics/gun-measure-push-by-lt-governor-receiving-resistance-from-fresno-law-enforcement-leaders/1247434/
CA bill seeks to lead nation in gun violence research (Welk’s bill passed a key Senate hearing yesterday) http://www.kcra.com/news/ca-bill-aims-to-lead-nation-in-gun-violence-research/38557314
Owning an assault weapon is no longer a fundamental right — for now http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/assault-weapons-maryland_us_56d9ed4ce4b0000de4048c82
Donald Trump:”Great Honor” to be endorsed by Sandy Hook truther http://mediamatters.org/research/2016/03/08/donald-trump-great-honor-to-be-endorsed-by-sand/209076
Lawmakers kill 5 bills aimed at repealing some Colorado gun laws http://kdvr.com/2016/03/07/lawmakers-consider-proposals-that-would-repeal-some-restrictions-on-existing-gun-laws/#
SF supervisor wants all guns locked up when they are at home
‘MaKayla’s Law’ could prevent child gun violence (hope in Tennessee)
Justice Thomas broke his ten year silence to complain that domestic abusers can’t have guns
Domestic abusers take their fight to own guns to the Supreme Court
Battle rages over Florida law limiting doctors’ gun speech
Four big gun rights questions the Supreme Court may have to sort out
Loretta Lynch urges top lawyers to strengthen gun background check system
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/loretta-lynch-gun-background-check_us_56cc8920e4b0ec6725e3fc8f
Ex-California State Senator Leland Yee, gun control champion, heading to prison for weapons trafficking
Violent felon gets back his gun rights, then fatally shoots a police officer . More than 25 States have statutes for allowing some criminals to own firearms again
http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/fargo-police-shooting-felon-gun-rights/
Iowa Lawmakers approve bill that would allow kids to have handguns
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/iowa-kids-handguns_us_56ce4af9e4b0bf0dab30cae7
Parents could be held liable for leaving loaded gun with young kids
New Florida law bans backyard gun ranges.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/02/24/scott-signs-backyard-gun-range-eight-other-bills/
Senator Durbin cosponsors bipartisan legislation to combat gun trafficking and straw purchasing http://enewspf.com/2016/02/11/senator-durbin-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-to-combat-gun-trafficking-and-straw-purchasing/
House Republicans stop Honda gun violence research legislation (Federal level) https://honda.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-republicans-stop-honda-gun-violence-research-legislation
Background checks and mental health records (After the “Market Report” is a NPR bit about the 6 states not submitting mental health records. Listen) http://www.marketplace.org/2016/02/02/world/gun-background-checks-and-mental-health-records-0
Murphy candid on mental health reform (Notice the other provisions some lawmakers are trying to insert in this bill) http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2016/02/15/murphy-candid-on-mental-health-reform/
Police groups issues support for NICS Denial Notification Act (H.R. 4320) http://www.guns.com/2016/02/13/nfop-issues-letter-of-support-for-nics-denial-notification-act/
The making of Obama’s gun plan: political calculus and false starts limited options for tougher action http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/obama-executive-actions-timeline-manchin-toomey/
These charts show why the NRA will be playing defense in 2016’s tightese congressional races http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/nra-endorsement-2016-congressional-races/
Scalia’s gun rights legacy is likely to stand, no matter who replaces him. It also leaves proponents of regulation plenty of room to pursue their agenda http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/antonin-scalia-legacy-gun-rights/
Prosecutor group advocates stricter laws, more gun surrenders http://www.guns.com/2016/02/18/prosecutor-group-advocates-stricter-laws-more-gun-surrenders/
ATF rarely busts unlicensed gun sellers. Obama’s new plan isn’t going to change that http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/atf-unlicensed-gun-dealers-obama-executive-actions/
The rise of the sagebrush sheriffs (rural sheriffs who see themselves as protectors of the constitution against government encroachment) https://www.hcn.org/issues/48.2/the-rise-of-the-sagebrush-sheriffs
How Donald Trump used ‘gun free zones’ to score populist cred http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/donald-trump-gun-free-zones/
The gun industry’s trade association has launched efforts in a handful of US statehouses seeking to restrict discrimination by financial institutions http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2016-02-08/legislatures-consider-special-protections-for-gun-industry
Bill would strip legal immunity from the gun industry http://www.thenation.com/article/this-bill-would-strip-legal-immunity-from-the-gun-industry/
San Francisco passes law requiring gun owner to lock up weapons in vehicles (includes information about # of guns stolen from cars)
Rand Paul’s failed Presidential bid robbed radical gun group of its moment in the spotlight http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/rand-paul-failed-presidential-campaign-nagr/
Vt. Lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to register guns with insurance companies http://watchdog.org/255602/report-guns-to-insurance-companies/
Voters in these 6 States may get to set their own gun laws this year http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/gun-ballot-initiatives-2016/
25 States will let you carry a concealed gun without making sure you know how to shoot one http://www.thetrace.org/2016/02/live-fire-training-not-mandatory-concealed-carry-permits/
John Howard on 20 years of gun control (Maybe the US can learn from the Australian experience) http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/john-howard-on-20-years-of-gun-control/ar-BBp2qPl
Lawmakers seeking mandatory insurance for gun owners in 4 states (from a site Guns.com that I usually don’t read, but was cited in the Trace newsletter) http://www.guns.com/2016/02/01/lawmakers-seek-mandatory-insurance-from-gun-owners-in-4-states/
People have a ‘fundamental right’ to own assault weapons, court rules http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/assault-weapons-constitutional-protection_us_56b38ec7e4b08069c7a65c21
Gillibrand pushing legislation to fight gun trafficking between states (Listen to the NPR short on this legislation) http://wrvo.org/post/gillibrand-pushing-legislation-fight-gun-trafficking-between-states#stream/0
Gun show organizers are set to give President Obama’s Executive Actions their most public test http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/gun-show-obama-executive-action/
A guide to the 2016 Presidential candidates’ records on gun control and the Second Amendment (Interesting and scary) http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/presidential-candidates-views-guns-2016/
For 2016 Republicans, there’s not much to debate on gun laws http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/republican-candidates-gun-reform-2016/
Christie kills New Jersey ‘Smart Gun’ legislation with a veto http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/01/15/1469696/-Cartoon-Obama-control?detail=email
Veterans should lead the push for more secure gun laws (Interesting perspective)
At Senate Gun Hearing, Democrats and Republicans see wildly different things in President Obama’s Executive Actions (Read this. Unbelievable, but probably to be expected!) http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/senate-hearing-obama-executive-actions-guns/
FBI Official: ‘Perfect storm’ imperiling gun background checks (Look at the video. It summarizes the serious problem) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/01/19/fbi-guns-background-checks/78752774/
Guns are Beyond Obama’s Reach http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/nicole-hemmer/articles/2016-01-12/meaningful-action-on-gun-control-is-beyond-the-presidents-reach
A history of gun control policy in Washington (Very good interactive chart showing major events and legislation) http://blogs.rollcall.com/white-house/a-history-of-gun-control-policy-in-washington/?dcz=
Bernie Sanders’ position on gun industry immunity ignores how the firearms market actually works http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/bernie-sanders-firearms-market/
Gun dealers must report stolen weapons, feds say http://thehill.com/regulation/265408-gun-dealers-must-report-stolen-weapons-feds-say
The NRA is taking credit for the background check system it tried to sink http://www.thetrace.org/2016/01/nra-background-check-system-brady-bill-wayne-lapierre/
Oakland Gun Control Laws move forward (This should be of interest to other cities)
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2015/12/16/oakland-gun-control-laws-move-forward
2015 Gun Law State Scorecard:Why we grade the states. (from the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence) http://smartgunlaws.org/2015-gun-law-state-scorecard/
It’s getting harder to deny that strong gun laws have an effect on gun violence (This article examines the Law Center study plus more) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/state-gun-law-grades_5673118ae4b0648fe302a1a2
How a proud gun owner became the ‘enemy number 1’ of the NRA http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2015/12/19/3733630/nra-nevada-race/
How the bullet button inventor lets California’s assault weapon owners blast away without breaking the law http://www.thetrace.org/2015/12/san-bernardino-shooting-bullet-button/
The ‘Miracle Program’ that actually reduces gun violence (This should make Stockton residents feel good) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/miracle-program-reduces-gun-violence_56649f58e4b072e9d1c68813
Judge upholds Seattle’s ‘gun violence tax’, dismisses NRA suit https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/judge-upholds-seattle-gun-violence-tax-dismisses-nra-suit/2015/12/22/d23b2e74-a90f-11e5-b596-113f59ee069a_story.html
Connecticut to ban gun sales to those on the Federal terrorism list
Why Democrats are going small on gun control https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/12/11/why-democrats-are-playing-gun-control-small-ball-with-the-no-fly-list/
Ex-Congressman behind the ban on fFederal gun violence research explains his big regrets http://www.thetrace.org/2015/12/cdc-gun-violence-research-ban-jay-dickey/
House Democrats hijack House floor for gun vote http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-vote-terrorist-watch-list-guns_5669dbd4e4b009377b244ba4
States expanded gun rights after Sandy Hook (We should know the details, even though they are not comfortable) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gun-rights-sandy-hook_566d8643e4b0fccee16ee327
Here’s a list of all the gun control laws Congress has passed since Newtown http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gun-control-congress_566ec8dce4b011b83a6bc0cd
To Congress:CDC research on guns will save lives http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sanjeev-k-sriram/to-congress-cdc-research-_b_8788850.html
Senators had to cancel a press conference about a mass shooting because of a mass shooting (and therefore kept legislation from being introduced) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/background-checks-gun-sales_566f2981e4b0e292150ec8ed
Supreme Court rejects major 2nd Amendment Case, and Justice Thomas has a fit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/major-second-amendment-case_56659b12e4b079b2818f2118
Democrats look poised to use gun issue in 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-gun-ads-dccc_5668c714e4b080eddf56fe0f
Schumer presses gun control bill (Notice the statistics from the GAO, Government Accountability Office, halfway down the article) http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Schumer-presses-gun-control-bill-6687701.php
Mixed record in Sacramento on gun control laws; new calls for further limits (Good KQED analysis) http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2015/12/09/california-gun-control-laws-jerry-brown-legislature
Taking Note – Gun Control Roll Call: Background Checks and the Terrorism Watch List (Lists of Senators and how they voted) http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/09/gun-control-roll-call-background-checks-and-the-terrorist-watch-list/?_r=0
Could new California law prevent mass shootings? (NPR audio) http://www.capradio.org/articles/2015/12/09/could-new-california-law-prevent-mass-shootings
Trying to overturn a gun law (gun industry immunity) http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35001192
Why I caved on guns when I ran for Governor of Texas. I was part of the reason we can’t make progress on this issue.and I regret it every day. By Wendy Davis http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/12/wendy-davis-open-carry-gun-rights-texas-213423
Packing in the Day Care Center http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/30/opinion/packing-guns-in-the-day-care-center.html?_r=0
Rev. Al Sharpton, Spike Lee push to create national gun violence month http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/rev-sharpton-spike-lee-gun-violence-awareness-month-article-1.2450384
What the NRA won’t admit about Virginia’s elections https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-the-nra-wont-admit-about-virginias-elections/2015/11/27/bee7e48a-8d3e-11e5-acff-673ae92ddd2b_story.html
Senate Republicans just blocked a bunch of gun control measures. Even one that would have stopped suspected terrorists from purchasing a gun. (The day after San Bermardino!!) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/senate-democrats-gun-control_56608755e4b08e945fee73e5
Judge tosses lawsuit against ‘Muslim-free’ gun store in Florida http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/muslim-free-zone-gun-store-ruling_565d0170e4b079b2818b8dea
Paris attacks prompt focus on gun access in the US http://www.cbsnews.com/news/paris-attacks-spur-gun-control-fight-to-deny-sales-to-suspected-terrorists/
Paul Ryan balks over blocking gun sales to people on terror watch list http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/guns-terror-watch-list_564fec70e4b0258edb31b652
NYPD Commisioner to Congress:’Start getting Serious’ on guns http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-terror/nypd-commissioner-congress-start-getting-serious-guns-n467816
Ancient English legal precedents at heart of US gun control tussle
California’s ballot measure will bypass the NRA on gun control (from the Sac Bee)
A prohibition of refugees won’t prevent terror attacks — but gun control might
SF supervisor widens proposal on locking guns left in vehicles
Senate Democrats want to know why American toddlers keep shooting people
Democrats urge Obama to slap stricter safety measures on gun makers http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-gun-safety-executive-action_5643b5a1e4b08cda348754fb
Chris Christie vetoes bill that would have forced domestic abusers to surrender their guns http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chris-christie-vetoes-gun-control-bill_56421c86e4b0411d307297d3
Jackie Speier is a rare politician – one who has survived being shot http://www.thetrace.org/2015/11/jackie-speier-politician-shot-jonestown/