Gun violence

Steven Reid, 27, of Calverton opened fire at a candlelight vigil in July 2023 where more than 100 people were gathered to mourn the death of community member in a motor vehicle accident. He injured two people and shot at several others. Photo: Suffolk County District Attorney's Office handout.

Run, hide, fight” is the law enforcement-endorsed response tactic for an active shooter situation. Former Suffolk County Police Sgt. Donald Longo explains tactics that can save your life.

The purchase of “body armor” by most civilians should require clearance by the FBI, according to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), who announced yesterday he will introduce legislation that would require FBI permission before most civilians can acquire advanced body armor.

The NY-1 representative's record on gun control measures has earned him top ratings and funding from gun advocacy groups, including the NRA. Here's a rundown on his positions.

Americans are armed to the teeth. Hate flows through the veins of some of us. Mental illness affects others. The combination of weapons, hate and depravity is deadly. The resulting lawlessness is terrifying. This is the real “American carnage.”

Local residents joined thousands of people across the country and around the world yesterday to protest gun violence and demand gun control legislative reform.

Even as we grapple with our own emotions in reaction to the latest mass shooting at a school, as parents we also have to figure out how best to answer our children's questions— questions that have no good answers. Column by Maria Piedrabuena

Opinion column: The NRA-driven agenda has made weapons of war easily accessible, absurdly available in astounding numbers and irresponsibly unregulated. An open letter to Rep. Lee Zeldin.