Across the Nation 
Aug 2, 2012
Houston uses video to teach how to handle massacre shootings
"You're not going to turn a civilian into a commando with a short video, but at the same time you can at least put in the back of their mind the possible options," Davis said. "I particularly like the idea that they had in there the idea of fighting. When it comes down to it, and it's about survival, you better consider fighting."
Jul 31, 2012
Md. Batman loses 2 gigs after Colo. shooting
WASHINGTON | A Maryland man who impersonates Batman, arriving at hospitals in his own custom Batmobile to delight children, says he’s had two gigs cancelled …
Jul 31, 2012
NY, NJ lawmakers want ammunition sales restricted
"It's time to close the loophole that's allowing killers — deranged, insane — and even terrorists to buy ammunition online," said U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey.
Jul 29, 2012
Aurora massacre victims mourned at funerals in three states
Pastor Herb Shaffer, who is also McQuinn's uncle, said his nephew had been a gift to his family since he was born, and that his actions in Colorado were just one example of his selflessness
Jul 28, 2012
Ohio, Texas funerals set for 2 Aurora massacre victims
The two were strangers but forever will be linked in death as two of the 12 people killed during the July 20 Aurora massacre. Both will be buried Saturday, McQuinn in his western Ohio hometown of Springfield and Ghawi in her hometown of San Antonio.
Jul 27, 2012
Gun issues may become hot topic on campaign trails
AURORA | The economy is still at the forefront of state and Congressional candidates’ minds, but some say they plan to take a more visible …
Jul 26, 2012
House honors victims of Colorado theater massacre
WASHINGTON | The House has adopted a resolution honoring the Colorado theater shooting victims and the first responders in Aurora. Adopted by voice vote on …
Jul 26, 2012
Ammunition, weapon type has some lawmakers wondering if gun laws are too lenient
Perlmutter has consistently supported the reinstatement of the assault weapons ban and is also a proponent of background checks and prohibiting people with mental illnesses from accessing firearms.
Jul 25, 2012
Fear prompts gun sales, panic after Aurora massacre
Colorado has approved background checks for 2,887 people who wanted to purchase a firearm — 25 percent more than the average Friday to Sunday period in 2012 and 43 percent more than the same interval the week prior.
Jul 24, 2012
Victims’ families urge less usage of Holmes’ name
Two families made that specific point to Anderson Cooper on CNN, who said Tuesday he has largely complied. Some news experts, while saying journalists must be attuned to these sensitivities, also warned against losing sight of the chief responsibility to inform the public






