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'Kiss your kids goodbye:' Indiana mom tells teacher who flew a Pride flag in class, police say

The angry mom reportedly brought a firearm to her daughter's elementary school and later sent a threatening email to the out teacher.

DOJ weighs firearm restrictions for transgender Americans after Minnesota church shooting

Such prohibitions would set a dangerous precedent linking identity with criminality.

LGBTQ+ youth with firearms in their homes are more likely to consider suicide: report

As mass shootings weigh on LGBTQ+ young people, those who have a firearm in their home reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide.

White House announces new rules on background checks for firearms sales in America

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a rule change requiring more background checks as a way to close the gun show loophole.

Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Florida man arrested for bringing loaded gun to Wilton Manors Pride

Michael Monheit was arrested on charges of trespassing and carrying a concealed firearm.

11 Ideas on Stopping Violence From a Gun-Owning Gay

R. Kyle Alagood owns firearms and supports strong gun safety laws.

Arrest Made in Death of Virginia Trans Woman Chae’Meshia Simms

Ryejon Lee was arrested on outstanding warrants for robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and additional charges are pending.

Chipotle Courts Controversy With Pro-Gay and Antigun Stances

Gun toting right-wingers are boycotting the restaurant chain for supporting LGBT equality and requesting customers leave their firearms at home.

Shooting at LGBTQ+ bathhouse in Pittsburgh leaves man in critical condition

Law enforcement responded to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people inside Club Pittsburgh early Friday morning.

LGBTQ+ People Take Up Arms as Fears of Right-wing Hate Groups Grow

One group in New Hampshire says it is providing firearms skills to queer people so they can protect themselves.

Like Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth is another Republican obsessed with gay sex

Opinion: Between outlawing firearms or affection, they’re hellbent on making gay sex the real crime, writes John Casey.

Mark Glaze Is Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Gun Control Advocate

The gay Coloradan helping Michael Bloomberg reform the country's firearms laws says he understands the gun culture and what is needed to change it.

Trump ally Michael Flynn submits ‘extreme’ legal brief brimming with bigotry in trans military case

He wrote that coupling transgender people "with ready access to fully automatic firearms and other powerful weapons might not be the best of ideas."

Jesse Watters calls LGBTQ+ people 'nuts' for buying guns ahead of Trump's second term

The Fox News host has championed purchasing firearms for self defense, but he thinks LGBTQ+ people who do it are "nuts."

‘Faces of Gun Violence’ exhibit unveiled at inaugural survivors’ summit

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives hosts a powerful new exhibit to memorialize victims and foster dialogue on gun violence prevention.

Michigan Man Arrested Who Allegedly Said He Wanted to Kill LGBTQ+ People

He was arrested and charged with illegal firearms possession after he allegedly threatened President Joe Biden and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Suspected Club Q Mass Shooter Identified by Colorado Police

The 22-year-old shooter is said to have had two firearms with him during the shooting, of which at least one was a long gun.

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WATCH: A Trans Veteran Explains Why We Need ENDA

Meet Mia Macy, a veteran and former police officer who was rejected from a job with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms because she is transgender.

Florida Man Charged With Murder in Trans Woman's Death

Keith Gaillard, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm for the death of India Clarke, a 25-year-old transgender woman of color in Tampa.