A cache of weapons, including guns, about 1030 rounds of ammunition, a bayonet and several swords was found in the home of Adam Lanza, the gunman who carried out the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
The National Rifle Association has reportedly made multiple robocalls to Connecticut residents, urging them to stand against state legislative attempts to pass stricter gun laws, including a more expansive assault weapons ban and 10-round limit for magazines. In response, some irritated residents will protest on Thursday.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and National Rifle Association CEO Wayne Lapierre have opposing claims on guns, and each is taking to the airwaves. LaPierre challenged Bloomberg's plan to spend $12 million on ads meant to pressure senators into backing new gun control measures, saying the mayor "can't buy America." Bloomberg's pro-gun control group Mayors Against Illegal Guns is launching a campaign in states geared for senators who may still be undecided about firearms proposals making its way to the Senate floor next month.
Colorado Democrats seem to have the advantage with advancing aggressive gun-control proposals on Friday in a state that has seen its share of horrendous shootings. The debate playing out in Colorado is being watched closely because its moderate political makeup makes it a testing ground to see how far the nation is willing to go with new gun laws.
18-year old Janay McFarlane, mother of a baby boy was shot and killed on Friday in a Chicago suburb just hours after her younger sister sat on the stage behind President Obama, who was listening to him push for gun control.
First lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral in Chicago on Saturday of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot to death a week after performing at President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
Opening the gun violence hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged that more legislative action is needed to prevent further gun violence in America.
