Guns

Jewish org., security expert, slam Canberra's gun buyback as 'deflection' after Bondi Beach attack

Albanese's center-left government enacted laws for the buyback, tighter gun license checks, and a crackdown on hate in the wake of the attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration.

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.
Police officers gather at a site after Seattle Police responded to what they described as a shooting with "multiple" victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, July 26, 2026.

At least three killed, four wounded in shooting at Seattle Center festival, one suspect in custody

An infant is seen propped up on a sofa next to an M16 rifle, in a series of incriminating photos obtained by Israel Police.

Baby with a gun: Bizarre photographs lead Israel Police to illegal weapons in Arab-Israeli town

Members of the Nigerian Police Force deploy a water cannon truck near a protest site where supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), are demanding his release from prison, in Abuja, Nigeria, October 20, 2025.

Gunmen kill three in Nigeria school attack


Citing antisemitism, the CEO of Kars4Kids is challenging NY gun law

Jewish security specialists have said that arming rank-and-file Jews is not an effective deterrent against antisemitic attacks.

PROTESTERS HOLD signs during a ‘March For Our Lives’ demonstration demanding gun control in Sacramento, California, March 2018

Two-year-old shot, killed pregnant mother and fetus in Ohio

The mother received an emergency C-section at the hospital that she had been transported to but her unborn son did not survive. Shortly after, the mother also perished.

 Police vehicles are seen parked outside Richneck Elementary School, where according to the police, a six-year-old boy shot and wounded a teacher, in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., January 6, 2023,

US toddler dies after finding unsecured gun and shooting self

A toddler in Michigan died after accessing an unsecured firearm and accidentally shooting themselves.

 A gun with bullets on table

Mother of 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot teacher faces US gun charges

The federal firearms counts are in addition to state charges on which Taylor was already indicted in connection with the Jan. 6 shooting of her son's first-grade teacher

 Police vehicles are seen parked outside Richneck Elementary School, where according to the police, a six-year-old boy shot and wounded a teacher, in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., January 6, 2023,

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.