guns
Coverage of guns in the Nexus archive.
- Guns, drugs recovered following attempted traffic stop in Virginia Beach
A Suffolk man was taken into custody following an attempted traffic stop conducted by officers patrolling the Oceanfront. The incident involved recovered guns and drugs after the driver took off when the officers attempted to stop the vehicle.
- Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can’t be enforced
A Texas judge ruled that the National Firearms Act cannot be enforced to regulate firearm suppressors and certain guns. The decision invalidates specific provisions of the law regarding these firearm accessories.
- Republican, 65, faces punishment after showering 20-year-old female staffers with over $1K in jewelry, guns and private dinners
A 65-year-old Republican faces punishment after giving over $1K in jewelry, guns, and private dinners to a 20-year-old female staffer.
- 4 charged after guns, drugs found during Harvey home search
Four individuals were charged after law enforcement discovered guns, suspected cocaine, and suspected weed during a search of a home in Harvey. The search followed a narcotics investigation by sheriff's police.
- 3 arrested for suspected drug sales out of vacant East Nashville apartment
Three individuals on the housing authority's 'banned list' were arrested after authorities discovered drugs and firearms in a vacant apartment in East Nashville. The incident involved suspected drug sales from the unoccupied property.
- Dad of school shooter Colt Gray gets FIFTEEN years in prison for giving evil son, 14, guns he used to kill four
Colt Gray's father was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing him with the guns used in a school shooting that killed four people. The son, Colt Gray, was 14 years old at the time of the shooting.
- Dad of school shooter Colt Gray gets FIFTEEN years in prison for giving evil son, 14, guns he used to kill four
Colt Gray's father was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing him with the guns used in a school shooting that killed four people. The son, 14 years old, used the firearms to commit the attack.
- On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
Ecuador's police are confronting a significant rise in drug crime, battling gangs, gun violence, and corruption. The BBC accompanied officers on patrol to highlight these challenges.
- A Woman Lost Two Partners to Guns—Then the N.R.A. Came to Collect
A woman lost two partners to gun-related incidents, and the N.R.A. later came to collect. The article highlights that 80% of gun-related suicides in the U.S. are committed by white men, a pattern the gun-rights organization has denied for decades.
- Mistah F.A.B., rapper and activist, charged for possession of illegal fireworks
Mistah F.A.B., rapper and activist, was charged for possession of illegal fireworks. Oakland police recovered fireworks and two guns following a three-week investigation.
- Guns, militias and a long-running Virginia debate
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Virginia regarding the state's authority to control armed forces, a topic that was contested by the Founders and remains a flashpoint today.
- Man accused of leaving baby in car seat in middle of street
Christopher Pearson, 36, was charged with endangering a child and resisting arrest after leaving an infant in a car seat on Goodfellow Avenue and fleeing from police. During his escape, he drove recklessly, jumped a curb, damaged property, and discarded a gun, with two additional firearms found in his vehicle.
- French prosecutors open terror probe after guns found in car near Paris
French prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation after guns were discovered in a vehicle near Paris. The incident led to the evacuation of 300 people from Sarcelles, a neighborhood north of Paris.
- Murderous Indian terror gangs used California as a cash register while trafficking guns and drugs: feds
Indian terror gangs have been using California as a hub to traffic guns, drugs, and money, according to federal authorities. A gang member stated they would kill without hesitation, showing no regard for victims.
- Community members march through Baton Rouge, seeking peace ahead of Fourth of July
Community members in Baton Rouge marched on Friday evening to advocate for peace ahead of the Fourth of July, urging people to put guns down. The event aimed to promote non-violence during the holiday celebrations.
- 2 suburban Chicago men charged after police discover cache of guns, drugs
Two Palatine men are facing felony charges after police discovered drugs, guns, and body armor during a narcotics investigation. The items were found during a home search as part of the probe.
- 2 Assumption Parish men allegedly pulled out guns in confrontation over missing vape
Two Assumption Parish men were arrested after a confrontation over a missing vape led to a gun incident.
- Here are 10 notable new Virginia laws that will take effect July 1
Ten new Virginia laws related to guns, schools, housing, wages, and criminal justice will take effect on July 1. These laws represent changes across multiple policy areas in the commonwealth.
- Ethel man arrested after drugs, guns and $32K seized during raid
Lavell Matthews, 43, of Ethel, was arrested following a raid at his East Feliciana Parish home where authorities seized drugs, guns, and over $32,000 in cash.
- Santa Rosa police recover 2 guns in separate traffic stops
Santa Rosa police recovered two guns during separate traffic stops over the weekend. One stop occurred on Highway 101 after officers observed a truck driving recklessly, speeding, and weaving through traffic.
- U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Texas man, stating that it is not a crime for marijuana users to possess firearms. The decision centers on legal rights related to gun ownership for individuals who use marijuana.
- Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
The Supreme Court narrowed a law banning drug users from owning guns. Federal agents raided Ali Hemani's suburban home in August 2022 due to family ties to Iran.
- MNPD: 3 teens arrested after stolen vehicle, guns recovered in Davidson County
Three teenagers were arrested after an investigation in Madison led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and three guns, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Davidson County.
- Baton Rouge drug bust leads to 2 arrests; fentanyl, cocaine, cash and guns seized
A drug bust in Baton Rouge resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of fentanyl, promethazine, marijuana, cocaine, cash, and guns.
- NYPD has taken 2,000 guns off the streets so far this year
The NYPD has removed 2,000 guns from the streets this year, according to a report by N.J. Burkett from Lower Manhattan.
- Police ordered guns to be removed from mosque shooter’s home in 2025
Police ordered the removal of guns from the home of a mosque shooter in 2025. Authorities had prior awareness of the gunman's concerning past behavior, raising questions about whether the attack could have been prevented.
- Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak is considering relaxing its rules on firearms carried on trains, according to sources. Critics argue this could compromise security, despite authorities noting that the accused shooter at the Correspondents' Dinner traveled cross-country with firearms on Amtrak.
- More than 500 guns seized in Riverside County arrest
Riverside County deputies arrested 45-year-old Maria Force and seized over 500 guns during a search warrant at a home in Homeland, Calif. on April 17. The suspect is accused of attempting to sell the firearms illegally.