The governor’s office and Virginia State Police have said they’re working to implement the bill, but neither will provide a timeline for when the background checks will resume, or details as to ...

For the second day in a row, the House of Representatives passed legislation related to gun control. The latest proposal dubbed the so-called "Charleston loophole" bill is aimed at closing a gap in ...

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) has reintroduced legislation to expand background checks for gun purchases. The bill would force unlicensed and private gun sellers to conduct a background check prior ...

Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Democrats led approval Thursday, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8, known as ...

(The Center Square) – The cost of a firearm background check fee is expected to climb in Washington if House Bill 2521 passes the Senate. The bill, which removes the cap on fees the Washington State ...

WASHINGTON — House Democrats, seeking a politically charged debate on gun control, unveiled legislation Tuesday to expand background checks to nearly all firearms purchases, a move timed to mark the ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers in Harrisburg took to the floor on Tuesday to vote on a trio of gun control bills that passed out of committee earlier this month. Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of ...