The four amendments addressed background checks for persons interested in purchasing guns and the sale of guns and explosives to figures on terrorist watch lists.

A nearly 15-hour filibuster led by Senate Democrats until early Thursday paved the way for "high-profile congressional votes on restricting firearms just days after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history," writes Politico.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) delivers this week’s Congressional Black Caucus Message to America focusing on how increasing economic opportunities in urban communities can reduce gun violence in America. Kelly’s new collaborative initiative, UP or otherwise known as the Urban Progress initiative was established to reduce gun violence by increasing opportunities and building strong a strong coalition at the […]

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There is no evidence that the gun was fired, police said. They released information about the finding Tuesday after an attorney for the man accused of shooting Smith hinted that a second gun at the scene made his client fear for his life.

One out of every three days in January had a mass shooting.

In the first two months of 2016, there have been a reported seven school shootings.

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Although the odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, people are flocking to local stores vying for a chance to win the prize.

President Jerry Falwell Jr. of Liberty University, one of the largest Christian universities in the world, is being criticized for urging students to get concealed weapons to "end those Muslims."

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge delivers this week’s CBC Message To America focusing on the plight of children in this country. Fudge explained to viewers that parents, teachers, students and community activists tell her the same thing -- “children across this country need our help.”

Is Ben Carson victim blaming by saying he would attack the Oregon shooter instead of just "standing there?"

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is expected to unveil an ambitious plan to tackle gun violence.

An 11-year-old is facing manslaughter, among other charges, for the death of a three-year-old in Detroit.