Guns

During his campaign for governor, then-sheriff Joe Lombardo downplayed the number of ghost guns recovered by police. Now, Democrats are planning a third attempt to ban the untraceable weapons.

The Idaho state senate is backing a bill in Congress that would lift some restrictions on firearm silencers.

During his campaign for governor, then-Sheriff Joe Lombardo claimed the Las Vegas police department he led seized just six “ghost guns” in one year. But officers actually seized 252 of the weapons during that time.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up-to-date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

A new report examining gun safety across the country shows that levels in the Mountain West region vary widely.

In the wake of another deadly school shooting in Colorado, a new study shows that Colorado teens have easy access to firearms.

The measure requires an ownership fee, a safety course, fingerprinting, and a background check in order to obtain a gun permit.

University of Arizona sociologist Jennifer Carlson wins $800,000 MacArthur Fellowship for her research into gun culture, politics and violence in the U.S.

In episode one of season 1, Heath camps out at a militia training with camouflage-clad recruits shooting guns and practicing first-aid deep in the woods. The leader of the group explains why he shows up armed with his guys to tense protests like the deadly showdown in Charlottesville, Va. We shine a light on what’s motivating people in the militia movement and their chilling outlook for the future.

A bill requiring all public schools to let teachers or staff carry a concealed firearm if they have an enhanced permit is heading to the House floor.The…