Many states have "Stand Your Ground" laws, which is legislation allowing for the use of deadly force as self-defense.

Speakers said that by listening to families talk about their fears, it may be possible to have bipartisan conversations about gun violence prevention.

A St. Paul ordinance expected to be ready this month would allow major gun control measures just as soon as state lawmakers give the go-ahead.

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is signing on as a co-sponsor of the Constitutional Concealed Reciprocity Act to allow gun owners to extend concealed carry privileges to other states.

Members of the organizations Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action held an advocacy day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on state lawmakers to take

The City of St. Paul is planning to introduce a gun violence prevention ordinance next week, one that state law prevents them from enforcing.

New York has passed two new laws to protect domestic violence victims by allowing police officers to temporarily seize weapons from suspects and expanding the definition of violence to include

While some states strengthen restrictions, others are loosening gun laws. April 5, 2013 -- The Newtown school massacre has prompted much legislation concerning gun laws, but ironically most of the bills passed or being considered by states are aimed at ...