Health CareAre Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAs a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Violence Policy Center's Joshua Sugarmann On Preventing Gun ViolenceNovember 1, 2017Joshua Sugarmann is the executive director of the Violence Policy Center, a gun control advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. He speaks about gun violence and regulations in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow Scientists Are Getting To The Bottom Of California Gun DeathsAugust 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaA new Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis aims to explore the risk factors behind gun deaths, and ultimately prevent them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center Director Garen Wintemute Explains Focus On New Research Into PreventionAugust 7, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe new UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center opened this July, a first of its kind institution focused on gun violence research and prevention. Center Director Garen Wintemute explains the focus of their research in the coming months. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Blocks Calif.'s Ban On High-Capacity Magazines June 29, 2017 | Ben AdlerA federal judge has temporarily blocked one of California’s new high-profile gun control laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Permits Young Soldiers To Carry Concealed WeaponsMay 23, 2017(AP) - Nevada is lowering the age requirement for permits to carry concealed weapons to 18 for active-duty soldiers and honorably discharged veterans.
State GovernmentDemocrats Push Bill To Expand Weapon Ban To Nevada LibrariesMarch 17, 2017Nevada Democrats are moving forward a proposal to give library managers clear authority to enforce weapons bans at their facilities.
Stockton Hopes To Decrease Celebratory Gunfire On New Year’s EveDecember 30, 2016 | Rich IbarraSome people usher in the New Year by firing guns into the air, and that means police will be busy looking for such gunfire as the clock nears midnight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCourt OKs Application Of California Gun Waiting PeriodDecember 14, 2016(AP) - A federal appeals court says California can withhold guns for 10 days from gun buyers who previously purchased a gun and clear a background check before the 10-day waiting period.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLead Contamination Concern Remains In Mangan Gun RangeNovember 17, 2016The Mangan Gun Range closed two years ago, but Sacramentans living near the range still find lead dust from it in their backyards. The city recently tested several homes near the range and Sacramento Bee reporter Ryan Lillis has their findings. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
