The new bill would require hands-on gun training before purchase, sparking debate over safety benefits vs barriers to ownership.

A major advancement to treating gun violence as a public health crisis, the “We Ask Everyone” screening protocol was released within the Epic EHR - giving health systems an easier path to integrate ...

State lawmakers are advancing a bill, Senate Bill 948, that would require firearm buyers to complete a four-hour safety training course, including live-fire exercises at a shooting range.

A simple conversation lasting just seconds could prevent a tragedy. That’s the premise behind Northwell Health’s patient firearm safety screening tool, which was integrated into the May 2026 version ...