Guns

After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions

The 65-year-old Jewish resident of Los Angeles was also distressed that federal officials said the agents were justified in shooting Alex Pretti because they believed he was armed.

Roberta Tarnove at a shooting event with Bullets & Bagels.
 Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Israeli man steals weapon from IDF soldier who fell asleep on bus ride, arrested by police

Lox & Loaded gun club participants learn to use firearms safely at shooting ranges.

Lox & Loaded: Jewish gun club grows in popularity amid wave of antisemitism across US


Israel Police propose to change rules for using guns in self-defense

Critics at the hearing argued that if it is determined that civilians need firearms to ensure their safety, denying them a weapon is to compromise their safety.

 Security forces at the Al Aqsa compound following an attempted attack.

Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting incident in Japan

The suspect is the son of the head of the Nakano city council, public broadcaster NHK reported.

A car carrying a man who committed a shooting and stabbing incident enters the Nakano Police Station in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 26, 2023. The man is unseen in this picture.

IDF officers imprisoned, suspended for firing weapons naked

The individuals involved were brought before the commander of Sayeret Nahal, Col. Oren Simcha, on Sunday to receive final judgment. 

 Israeli Golani soldiers seen during a firing training in a fire range at the Golani divisional training base, on August 1, 2021.

IDF officer suspended after going to shooting range naked - report

"This is a serious incident that is not consistent with the IDF's values," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.

 Israeli Golani soldiers seen during a firing training in a fire range at the Golani divisional training base, on August 1, 2021.

Texas mall shooting prompts Biden to renew call for gun control

The president renewed calls for Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as to enact universal background checks and end immunity for gun manufacturers.

US President Joe Biden speaks with members of his "Investing in America Cabinet" in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, US, May 5, 2023.

Ben-Gvir: Combat reservists, firefighters don't need interview for gun license

The new regulations would need to be brought before the Knesset National Security Committee for approval.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses the Knesset plenum last week. The minister is obligated to act to promote the best interests of the public, with no bias, say the writers.

Four dead, including high school football player, in Alabama birthday party shooting

In addition to the four people whose lives were lost, 28 people were injured, some critically.

 A view of the crime scene a day after a shooting at a teenager's birthday party in a dance studio, in Dadeville, Alabama, U.S., April 16, 2023

Two killed, including a teen, as gun violence in Israel continues

In Rahat, a 14-year-old was shot dead and a teen was injured in a conflict between two families, while in Haifa a man was killed in a suspected hit.

 The scene of an attempted murder in Kiryat Haim, April 15, 2023.

In Tennessee, guns are winning and children are losing - opinion

Even common-sense reforms like red flag laws, background checks, raising the minimum age for gun purchases and assault rifle bans are apparently too radical.

 PROTESTERS GATHER outside the Tennessee State Capitol to call for an end to gun violence and stronger gun laws, after a deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, last month.

Tennessee Democratic lawmakers expelled over gun-control protest hope to reclaim seats

Representatives Jones and Pearson hoped to be reappointed by their districts to serve in their seats until they could run again in special elections

Nashville, Tennessee