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'It's our constitutional God-given right': Heavily-armed protesters descend on Virginia for pro-gun rally
The rally has been organised by the Virginia Citizens Defense League which opposes gun control laws.
New Zealanders hand in more than 56,000 guns after assault weapon ban
The government banned the most lethal types of semi-automatic weapons after a gunman killed 51 worshippers at two mosques.
Gardaí seize two guns during Limerick city house search
Three men were arrested.
Two men arrested over seizure of submachine gun and drugs in Clare
The firearm and €125,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis herb were found during a search last year.
'Serious player' in Longford drug scene arrested by gardaí during raid
Gardaí believe that one of the arrested men is responsible for trafficking drugs into Longford.
Man (26) to appear before court after drugs, guns and cash seized at apartment in Dublin
Heroin and cannabis worth around €22,000 was seized during a search last week.
'Promising' young garda's future to be decided after weapons arrest
His fate will be decided after criminal investigations are concluded.
Irishman pleads guilty to smuggling 60 guns into UK in car
Robert Keogh was stopped last month by border force officers at the Port of Dover en route from Calais.
Man arrested and four pistols seized after gardaí stop car in Monaghan
Gardaí carried out a roadside drugs test on the man.
Man (20) walks into Walmart armed with guns to 'test his right to bear arms'
Dmitriy Andreychenko’s wife Angelice had told him it wasn’t a good idea.
Trump says US needs 'meaningful background checks' on gun holders
Trump’s comments follow mass shootings in Ohio and Texas last weekend in which 31 people died.
Irishman charged in UK after 60 guns were discovered in a car in Dover
Robert Keogh, age 37, from Dublin, has been charged with illegally importing firearms.
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.
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