tag | gun laws

 Matt Rourke
January 13, 2020 | 8:10 PM

State House moves to keep people convicted of gun crimes in jail longer

The chamber narrowly passed a measure that would require judges to issue consecutive sentences for multiple crimes involving guns.
By Katie Meyer
 Ed Mahon
November 22, 2019 | 1:52 PM

Pennsylvania and gun suicides: Five things to know

By Ed Mahon
 Keith Srakocic
October 30, 2019 | 5:36 AM

Judge tosses Pittsburgh gun laws passed after Tree of Life Synagogue shooting

The ordinances would have restricted military-style weapons like the AR-15 rifle.
By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

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 John Minchillo
October 2, 2019 | 4:26 AM

Issue of tighter gun laws risks losing momentum as impeachment fever rises

"Impeachment sucks everything out of the room."
By Kathleen Ronayne/The Associated Press
 Bridget Bennett
October 1, 2019 | 5:28 AM

Las Vegas massacre anniversary sparks debate on tougher gun laws

Advocates say they're frustrated that more hasn't been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip.
By Ken Ritter and Michelle L. Price/The Associated Press
 Mary Altaffer
September 30, 2019 | 6:20 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump mistruths on Ukraine, impeachment fight

By Hope Yen and Calvin Woodward/The Associated Press
 Matt Rourke
September 19, 2019 | 9:34 AM

Commonwealth Court ruling on Harrisburg gun laws could set Pittsburgh’s efforts back

Last week, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that gun rights groups like Firearms Owners Against Crime and the National Rifle Association can challenge some local gun ordinances in court. 

By Ariel Worthy/WESA
 Sue Ogrocki
September 12, 2019 | 12:10 PM

145 CEOs call on Senate to pass ‘commonsense, bipartisan’ gun laws

Along with stronger background checks, the business leaders are calling for a strong Red Flag law.
By Bill Chappell/NPR
 Andrew Harnik
September 10, 2019 | 5:18 AM

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto joins bipartisan coalition of mayors in D.C. to push for tougher gun laws

"Each mass shooting is a solemn reminder that this could happen in any city, large or small, urban or rural.”
By Lucy Perkins/WESA
 Keith Srakocic
August 21, 2019 | 5:23 AM

Pa. Democratic congressman hears from voters on impeachment, gun laws

"Support an impeachment inquiry. You're lagging behind...and I'd like to know why."
By Lucy Perkins/WESA
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