WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People often say they own a gun to protect themselves and their families. But firearms owners rarely use their weapon in self-defense, a new study says.

More than half of all Americans believe that gun ownership increases safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, according to the Pew Research Center. Most (80%) gun owners say ...

When it comes to preparing for a worst-case scenario, the right firearms can mean the difference between survival and vulnerability. Whether you’re defending your home, hunting for food, or ensuring ...

In his recent letter, Bill Minarik takes issue with John Stossel’s commentary quoting a gun rights advocate who advises that Americans keep a firearm in the home for protection. Most law-abiding ...

In 2012, Terry Marsh’s husband was away on business and she and her two sons were in Wake Forest having what felt like a normal night at home, she said. But a man was circling her home, leaving ...

“When will America put people before guns?” was the headline on Paula Coulahan’s column here on Jan. 19. That sounds so very compassionate but in reality twists the issue and obstructs its mitigation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PHILADELPHIA — Leon Harris, 35, is intimately familiar with the devastation guns can inflict. Robbers shot him in the back nearly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Citing a number of threats to elected officials and staff, Franklin County leaders want to allow county employees registered to ...