Several major chains asking customers not to openly bring in guns

Several major retail chains are now asking customers not to openly carry guns in stores, even if local laws allow it.

Mass shooters exploited gaps, errors in US background checks

Most mass shooters in the U.S. acquired the weapons they used legally because there was nothing in their background to disqualify them, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist with Northeastern University who has studied mass shootings for decades.

O'Rourke calls for mandatory buyback of AK-47, AR-15 rifles

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other gun control measures don't do enough to remove weapons already on the streets.

Chicago gun control advocates plan march on Washington, D.C.

In the wake of recent mass shootings across the country and unending gun violence here at home, a coalition of Chicago gun control groups is planning to head to Washington, D.C. to push congress for tougher laws.

Chicago archbishop blames 'hateful rhetoric' after shootings

The archbishop of Chicago says "hateful rhetoric" from some of the country's leaders is partly to blame for mass shootings.

Aurora police chief talks heroic officers, recovery 2 months after Henry Pratt shooting

It's been exactly two months since a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora. Five people lost their lives that day and five police officers were injured.