Guns

Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu

Among the newly included locations are Caesarea, where members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family reside, as well as Arad, Rosh Pinna, and a series of communities in the Upper Galilee.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.
 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

People gather as policemen arrive at the scene of an attack, the morning after gunmen killed multiple people in an overnight attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria March 30, 2026.

Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state


Israeli counterterror team foils plan to harm judicial reform protesters

Three right-wing activists were arrested by "Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad, after they shared a video with eggs and a gun threatening protesters.

 Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023.

Diaspora Jews needs to change their mindset to handle emergencies - opinion

If you see something, say something. By remaining vigilant and prepared, individuals can better handle unexpected incidents.

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers in a car (illustrative).

12 charged for selling pistols, rifles, stun grenades in coded WhatsApp chat

Pistol ammunition was referred to as “small screws,” and shock grenades were offered to one client as “apples.”

M-16 and grenades found during operations by Israeli police

Will Palestinian Authority focus on illegal weapons in Jenin? - analysis

The Palestinian Authority will be facing challenges to their leadership, if they don't get illegal weaponry importing under control.

  Palestinians including gunmen gather during a protest following the death of senior Palestinian militant Nasser Abu Hmaid who was jailed by Israel and died in an Israeli hospital where he had been moved to after his health deteriorated, in Ramallah in the West Bank December 20, 2022.

Israel's Knesset advances bill to tackle illegal weaponry in Arab sector

Under the new bill, Those convicted of possession of illegal weaponry could see a maximum prison term of up to five years.

An IDF weapons cache

Following terror wave, Israeli firearm license requests spike by 400%

The National Security Ministry's Firearms Licensing Division explained that the spike in firearm license request in Israel follows the recent terror wave.

 Israelis practice shooting handguns at a local shooting range in the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights, on April 3, 2022, following the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel.

Hundreds of gun permits to be approved monthly under Ben-Gvir licensing reforms

The interview part of the application process for private firearm ownership will be removed for members of security forces as part of the changes being made.

 People shop for weapons at Caliber 3 weapon's store in Gush Etzion, following the recent wave of terror attacks. February 1, 2023.

Letters to the Editor February 1, 2023: Home that I love

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Sen. Schumer demands investigation into rifle marketed to kids

A group of US Democratic senators are calling on the FTC to investigate a tactical rifle currently being sold in a "child-sized version."

 CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.

Judge blocks New Jersey ban on guns at beaches, casinos

The judge also blocked bans on carrying guns in public libraries, museums, bars and restaurants and on private property without the owner's explicit permission, as well as transporting loaded guns.

 Person pointing a gun at unseen target (illustrative)