Gun Murders and Weapon Choice in the United States

Rifles, including 'assault weapons,' accounted for only four percent of U.S. gun murders in 2023, according to PEW Research. Handguns were used in 53 percent of gun murders. FBI data shows more people were killed with knives than rifles in recent years. Despite this, Democrats are pushing for gun bans.

Tennessee Judiciary Committee Passes Bill Allowing Some Teachers to Carry Handguns in Public Schools

Tennessee Judiciary Committee passes bill allowing some teachers to carry handguns in public schools, following a deadly shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville. The bill requires specific training and authorization for teachers to carry firearms on school grounds.