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Guns on display in a Tucson store.

Tucson homicide rate soars

The increase is part of a national trend.
Dan South, Chief Criminal Deputy at the Pima County Attorney's Office, at a news conference. August 3, 2021

TPD officer cleared in fatal shooting

Investigators found no wrongdoing in July 18th shooting.
A line of people wait to check in at the Tucson Police Department's Active Killer Preparedness Training on July 26,2021. The trainings are mandatory for city employees but are also offered to the public.

Tucson Police resume active killer trainings after pandemic pause

Plus, Arizona Daily Star reporter Caitlin Schmidt discusses the events that led up to a mass shooting on July 18.
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus watches body camera video from a TPD officer who shot a suspect accused of shooting multiple people on Sunday, July 19, 2021.

TPD still looking for answers in Sunday shooting

The suspect was prohibited from owning a gun.
Mark Kelly, Gabrielle Giffords and Ron Barber at a memorial for the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, Jan. 8, 2018.

Looking ahead 10 years after deadly Jan. 8 shooting

Survivors and advocates discuss progress on reducing gun violence and what still needs to be done.
Gun shop owners said they saw a lot of first-time buyers in March, and that cheaper handguns and ammunition were particularly popular items.

Gun sales rose to record levels in March, as COVID-19 fears climbed

Arizona saw more than 80,000 firearm background checks in March, more than doubling February's numbers.
Raising concerns that the board rushed to a decision too quickly, Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo was the only member who voted against the “gun sanctuary” resolution.

Maricopa County becomes largest to approve 'Second Amendment sanctuary' measure

The county joins a growing movement of places adopting resolutions to counter policies that could be seen as infringing on gun rights.
Some Arizona counties have passed resolutions vowing to defend gun rights.

More Arizona counties approve 'sanctuary' resolutions on gun rights

La Paz and Yavapai counties have declared themselves to be "Second Amendment sanctuary counties."
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero creates a task force on gun violence Jan. 9, 2020. She also joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Mayor Romero creates task force on gun violence

The newly elected mayor also joined a national group of city leaders working to end gun violence.
Assault-style weapons for sale at R & A Tactical in Tucson, Aug. 22, 2019

A look at Arizona gun laws

Recent mass shootings raised gun control legislation questions again.
A handgun and ammunition.

Arizona Bill Would Allow Loaded Guns in Cars at Schools

Republicans say the measure would reduce the risk of accidental shootings from parents loading and unloading their guns.
Bullet casings on ground at an outdoor firing range.

Group Pushing Arizona Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Bill

The Arizona chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America wants to keep guns out of the hands of people convicted of domestic violence crimes.
An Air Force sniper uses a Remington-made M-24 rifle, the military version of a Remington 700, in Iraq.

Gun Maker Bid Provides Insight Into Navajo Nation's Aspirations

Remington turned down the tribe's offer of $475M to $525 million.
Demonstrators hold up signs during the March for Our Lives, March 24, 2018.

Tucson Students Walk Out of Class to Protest Gun Violence

In part of a nationwide protest, hundreds gather at the UA mall; others march.
City High School students walk out of school as part of a national event protesting gun violence on March 14, one month after a school shooting in Florida killed 17.

Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence

Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.
DACA not only affects immigrants brought to the country when they were kids, but now it impacts their children as well.

Decisions on DACA; Gun Regulations; the Opioid Crisis

DACA debate puts Arizona families in limbo, and the opioid crisis becomes a top priority at Arizona's Capitol.

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