Hundreds of firearms seized in U.K. in Anglo-Spanish operation
The U.K.-Spanish operation, which also involved international law enforcement, targeted blank firearms that could easily be converted into lethal weapons.
One year on, Abe assassination leaves controversial issues unresolved
Ties between lawmakers and the Unification Church, as well as rules for holding state funerals, remain controversial a year after the former prime minister was gunned down.
GSDF recruit charged again for murder after shooting at Gifu training exercise
The recruit shot an instructor in the head and then proceeded to shoot him in the back after he had fallen face-down, according to investigative sources.
Baltimore police say two dead, 28 injured after mass shooting at housing block
Hundreds of people were gathered in the area for an event called "Brooklyn Day," a witness told a local Baltimore TV station, adding that they had heard 20 to 30 shots fired.
Armed GSDF member found after absence prompted school lockdown
Police in Sapporo notified local education authorities to keep their students safe and be on the alert.
SDF shooting suspect referred to prosecutors as details of incident emerge
The incident took place at a GSDF shooting range in the city of Gifu the day before, with the suspect telling investigators that he targeted a 52-year-old instructor.
Two dead after shooting at Self-Defense Forces gun range in central Japan
An 18-year-old male suspect, a recent recruit of the Self-Defense Forces, was arrested at the scene.
How are firearms regulated in Japan?
The country is known for its strict gun-control laws, but recent shootings have prompted some to wonder how stringent they actually are.
Man arrested after killings of police officers and others in Nagano Prefecture
Masanori Aoki, the eldest son of a local politician, has been arrested over the murder of one of two police officers.
Three killed, one injured after apparent shooting and stabbing in Nagano
People in the area have been asked to remain indoors. According to police sources a male suspect was wearing camouflage clothing, a cap, sunglasses and a mask.
Tech claiming to protect U.S. schools from mass shootings prompts growing unease
School administrators are increasingly targeted with sales pitches for everything from drones to AI-powered surveillance cameras and weapons detectors.
Gun violence affects vulnerable children more even with strict laws, U.S. study says
While firearm death rates were higher overall among young people living in states with loose gun laws, gun-related deaths were concentrated in socially vulnerable communities across the U.S.
