Articles tagged as: gun laws
June 2, 2022
Here’s how Indiana tried to make schools safer from shootings
After a school shooting in Indiana, lawmakers more than doubled the amount of money schools could access for safety. But political leaders refuse to discuss broadly restricting access to guns.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2022
South Bend, St. Joseph County law enforcement officials condemn permitless carry bill
South Bend and St. Joseph County law enforcement officials spoke out Friday against a piece of legislation that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a handgun in public.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
Senate version of gun bill would expand list of people who can't possess handguns
A Senate committee heard legislation Wednesday that almost entirely eliminates the license requirement to carry a handgun in public.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
Indiana House approves bill eliminating need for license to carry handgun in public
The bill’s proponents say law-abiding citizens shouldn’t have to petition the government for the right to carry a handgun in public.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2022
Republicans block gun storage requirement from firearms bill
Indiana House Republicans blocked an effort Monday that wouldve required gun owners to safely store their firearms when a child could access them.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Report Analyzes Policy Related To Guns And Domestic Violence
Over the past year there's been a 100 percent increase in domestic violence deaths, about three quarters involved a firearm.
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
FedEx Shooting Highlights Flaws Of Indiana's Red Flag Law
Indiana's Red Flag law could have stopped 19 year-old Brandon Hole from legally buying the guns he used to kill eight people at a FedEx facility last week, but the Marion County Prosecutor said the law has significant limitations.
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
Senate Democratic Leader Issues Call To Action After FedEx Shooting
The head of Indiana's Senate Democratic caucus called on legislative leaders to work together to help prevent gun violence after Thursday night's mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility.
Read MoreApril 8, 2021
Eliminating Handgun Licenses Likely Not Happening This Session But Not Ruled Out
The Senate did not give the handgun license elimination bill a hearing before Thursday's deadline to do so.
Read MoreJune 5, 2020
Armed Bystanders Watch Floyd Protesters March in Indiana
Protesters in a rural Indiana city who took to the streets to condemn racism and police killings of black people encountered bystanders who were holding rifles during the demonstration.
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