IT is for Americans and their elected representatives to determine the right response to President Obama’s proposals on gun control. I wouldn’t presume to lecture Americans on the subject. I can, however, describe what I, as prime minister of Australia, did to curb gun violence following a horrific massacre 17 years ago in the hope that it will contribute...

Officials say two people were accidentally shot and wounded at a gun show at the North Carolina state fairgrounds. It happened Saturday at the Dixie Gun and Knife Show, a quarterly event that usually draws thousands of people to the fairgrounds in Raleigh. The fairground is operated by the state agriculture department. Agency spokesman Brian Long says a 12-gauge...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is proposing legislation to nullify President Obama’s executive actions on gun policy, claiming that the president’s actions are a breach of constitutional separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches. During a Wednesday appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” the Republican senator outlined...