Gun Legislation & Law Enforcement

The former NYPD captain wore a long tuxedo coat with the words “END GUN VIOLENCE” on the back

The weapon’s owner is a convicted felon who isn’t allowed to possess firearms, police said

For nearly a year, the ghost gun rule has been making its way through the federal regulation process

“Each gun seized represents a potential life saved or violent incident avoided,” said Chief Anthony Mata

A bill that makes it easier to practice concealed carry has elicited a variety of reactions from local law enforcement

“I tried to explain it ... this adds a layer of danger to every police officer," said State Police Superintendent Doug Carter

One of the bill’s sponsors says he is working to “clarify the language” after “much confusion”

These companies "have the ability to go beyond what any law enforcement agency can accomplish," officials said

“The answer is not to defund the police," Biden told officials gathered at NYPD headquarters. "It is to give you the tools, the training"

A task force of law enforcement officials across nine states aims to stem the flow of illegal firearms

The proposal does not address the massive problem of illegally obtained weapons that are stolen or purchased without background checks

"Ghost guns are being used to commit crimes in Denver and we are trying to get ahead of that curve," a city official said

The ordinance bans the possession, sale, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms without serial numbers

The gunman legally bought the two rifles used in the shooting, despite having a gun taken away from him a year earlier