Nov 13 - By Associated Press
The issue this week at a Chattanooga church isn't just sanctification, but safety — gun safety. Pastor Fred Smith at the East Chattanooga Church of God says about 40 people have been taking a safety course on firearms. "We're not a pistol-packing church, by any means," he said, "but many outdoorsmen have an interest, and we want to get them trained properly."
Nov 11 - By Associated Press
A New Jersey judge says a quadriplegic blocked from buying a gun to go hunting has the right to bear arms even though he will have to use a wheelchair mount to use the firearm.
Nov 10 - By Associated Press
Texas authorities are trying to figure out how a 16-year-old may have gotten a loaded handgun past officers at a juvenile detention center in Houston.
Nov 9 - By Colleen Long, Associated Press Writer
Michael Pigott was an experienced NYPD lieutenant with an elite team trained to deal with the most hostile scenarios. He was calm under pressure. A good leader.
Nov 6 - By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Writers
A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday.
Oct 23 - By Associated Press
Philadelphia police say former Temple University basketball star Dionte Christmas, who was cut by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, has been arrested on firearms charges.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
Prosecutors won't file charges against a California police detective after determining he accidentally shot a suspected gang member with a submachine gun after tripping on a curb.
Oct 12 - By Associated Press
Authorities say an off-duty New York City police officer who displayed a handgun while trying to quiet unruly passengers on a train has been arrested and suspended without pay.
Oct 9 - By David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer
A pilot who was fired after his gun discharged in the cockpit is back at work after an arbitrator ordered him reinstated.

Oct 7 - By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Writer
A soccer mom who was thrust into the national gun-rights debate after taking a loaded pistol to youth sports events was killed by her husband in a shooting witnessed online by her video chat partner, authorities said Friday.
Oct 7 - By Associated Press
Police say a Florida mayoral candidate upset because his politician daughter endorsed someone else was arrested after confronting her with a gun.
Oct 7 - By Sara Kugler, Associated Press Writer
Private unlicensed gun dealers were captured on video selling weapons to undercover investigators who admitted they couldn't pass background checks in a sting operation by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to highlight the "gun show loophole."
Oct 2 - By Associated Press
Police said a man's attempt to rob a convenience store was thwarted when a clerk demanded to see his gun. Authorities said a flustered Adam Alsarabi fled from the White Hen Pantry in Haverhill and later was caught in the woods by police. No gun was found on him. Police reported said the 22-year-old entered the store about 12:45 a.m. Friday, and told the clerk to give him money and that he had a gun.
Oct 1 - By John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer
A retired Yale University employee who had complained about his benefits showed up at the Ivy League school with a rifle, ammunition and a knife, but his attorney said he had no ill intent.
Sep 27 - By Associated Press
A candidate to be South Carolina's next National Guard leader skipped the fiery speeches for firepower, launching his campaign with what he called a "machine-gun social."
Sep 25 - By Lucas L. Johnson Ii, Associated Press Writer
A convicted murderer has pleaded guilty to selling the gun that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair.
Sep 22 - By Associated Press
Police say a man using a BB gun to protect his birds from cats led to an elementary school lockdown in Pennsylvania.

Sep 3 - By Shelia Byrd, Associated Press Writer
The mother of a Mississippi high school football standout says she wasn't surprised to hear he wrestled a loaded gun from a 14-year-old girl on school bus.
Sep 3 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Kaleb Eulls, 18, averted a potential tragedy when he tackled a 14-year-old girl brandishing a loaded gun at their fellow passengers on a school bus. “As she blinked for just a second, I lunged at her,” the young football star explained.
Aug 21 - By Associated Press
A convicted murderer pleaded not guilty Friday to selling the gun that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair.
Aug 14 - By Associated Press
U.S. sales of handguns, which surged after Barack Obama won the presidential election, appear to be cooling off, a Wall Street analyst said Friday.
Aug 13 - By Associated Press
A convicted felon accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been indicted on a firearm charge.

Aug 8 - By Associated Press
An obese inmate in Texas has been charged after officials learned he had a gun hidden under flabs of his own flesh.
Jul 31 - By Associated Press
A judge refused to grant bail for four men arrested Friday for their roles in an alleged arms trafficking ring, with one man claiming he is a member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, federal authorities said.
Jul 29 - By Associated Press
British police say officers used a stun gun to subdue a man carrying a pistol at London's Gatwick Airport.