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Florida approves bill allowing teachers to carry guns
The aim of the measure is to prevent school shootings but opponents say it’s a dangerous move.
Man throws phone at Trump during gun rally
In his speech, Trump told the NRA he is withdrawing the US from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
Gardaí discover loaded pistol and shotgun cartridges during searches in west Dublin
Gardaí said the weapon and ammunition seized will be forwarded for ballistic testing.
Bill to tighten New Zealand's gun laws passes by 119 votes to one
One MP had wanted to stall the legislation but missed his chance when he arrived late after spending too long explaining his plan to the media.
Spotlight on New Zealand gun laws after mosque shooting
The owner of the company that sold weapons to Brenton Tarrant said it was a legal, “ordinary sale”.
Man on trial for possession of assault rifle, ammunition and almost €3 million worth of drugs
Michael Brady has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Kildare man pleads guilty to possession of 15 guns and more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition
It took several minutes to read out the full charges count because they were so many rounds of different ammunition.
Three dead, four injured in shooting at California bowling alley
The shooting has taken place in a coastal city about 32 kilometres from Los Angeles.
CCTV video shows Parkland school shooter telling student to leave before the massacre
Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students and staff in the shooting.
Trump panel recommends US schools should consider arming staff
The Federal Commission on School Safety panel was set up after the February massacre in Parkland, Florida.
Gunman shoots three dead in Cincinnati bank
The gunman was then shot by police.
Two police officers among four fatalities in Canadian mass shooting as suspected gunman arrested
The incident happened in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick.
Gun traders say regulations are 'driving law-abiding dealers out of business'
A protest is due to take place outside garda headquarters in Dublin today.
Chicago police release body camera footage of man fatally shot by officers
Protesters angry about the killing took to the streets on Saturday in a city that’s struggled with police shootings.
Man who walked around north Dublin with realistic AK47 jailed for 2.5 years
Eoin Berkeley has already served 18 months on remand.
Most rank-and-file gardaí have no tactical training to deal with armed criminals or terrorists
The Garda Representative Association has pointed out that unarmed gardaí are likely to be first on the scene, but have not been prepared for these dangerous scenarios.
Pictures: 'Significant' amount of guns and explosives found during 12 day search in Lurgan
A pipe bomb uncovered near a nursery would “almost certainly” have killed or caused injury if detonated.
Gunman kills four people at restaurant in Tennessee
Police are searching for the gunman.
Submachine gun and four handguns found in backpack in Dublin
Gardaí have seized the firearms and a vehicle.
'One of my best friends was killed right around here': McCartney remembers John Lennon at New York march
More than a million people took to the streets across the US yesterday to call for tighter gun control.
Teen wounded in US school shooting dies after life support removed
“My daughter was hurt by a boy who shot her in the head and took everything from us.”
'This march wouldn't be happening if people at my school weren't shot dead'
Hundreds of thousands of people are to take part in gun control rallies across the US today.
Teenage girl shot dead by her 9-year-old brother in Mississippi
Local media are reporting that the two had been arguing about a video game controller before the shooting.
Gardaí believe they have stopped another gangland murder after arrests made in Wexford
Two men have been arrested and three cars have been seized.
Three men to appear in court over Dublin firearm seizure
The men were arrested over the weekend.
America’s gun culture: What makes Americans so attached to their weapons?
After opening their session with a prayer for the 17 young Floridians recently killed, state legislators then overwhelmingly rejected a ban on semi-automatic guns.
Kinahan cartel suffers another blow after international police arrest fourth Irishman in three months
Gardai have been working with Dutch police, Interpol, Europol and US agencies in relation to the movements of the Dublin-based cartel.
Companies distance themselves from the NRA after latest school shooting
The moves came as petitions circulated online targeting companies offering discounts to NRA members.
Armed policeman at Parkland school 'never went in' to confront shooter
The officer has resigned.
NRA chief criticises 'politicisation' of Florida school shooting
He also doubled down on the NRA’s longstanding position that armed Americans were the first line of defence in confronting deadly attacks.
Revolver, ammunition and cocaine seized at house in Dublin's north inner city
A man in his late teens and a juvenile female were arrested at the scene.
WATCH: Survivor 'calls BS' on Trump's response to mass shooting at Florida school
The US President has criticised the FBI for failing to heed signs which could have prevented the shooting.
For school gun massacre survivors, fear and grief takes hold
Survivors have described the moment they heard the first shots ring out.
A 12-year-old girl has been arrested after a school shooting in LA
Two students were shot, one critically.
Men found with 'lethal arsenal' of weapons jailed for nine and ten years
The men were found with the cache on 24 January last year.
Senior Kinahan gang member flees after murder of Derek Coakley Hutch
One of the key Dublin lieutenants has not been seen since last week.
Suspected serial killer arrested after bringing murder weapon to his job at McDonald's
Howell Emanuel Donaldson is charged with four murders which spanned 51 days.
26 people, aged between 5 and 72, killed in church shooting in Texas
The gunman, a young white male, is also dead.
Guns, drunken melees, and pest infestations - living in emergency accommodation in Dublin is no joke
Three months’ worth of complaints to the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive suggest conditions in the capital’s emergency accommodation are fraught.
Three million adult Americans carry a loaded gun on a daily basis
New research reviewed the behaviour of 1,444 gun owners in the US.
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