gun control

Public safety

Montgomery PD still seeking multiple suspects following Saturday shooting

The Montgomery City Council also voted to suspend the downtown entertainment district in response to the shooting.

October 8, 2025

We could stop school shootings, but some are standing in the way.

Some people have chosen guns over the safety of others, including children. It's past time to shame them, and blame them for the carnage.

August 28, 2025

Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk

SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.

May 6, 2025

Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025

The bill would make possession of a bump stock in a Class 1 municipality a Class C Felony.

November 6, 2024

Maybe it’s not the guns

Maybe the guns really aren't the problem. Maybe the problem is much more basic, and much more troubling.

September 6, 2024

Rep. Phillip Ensler responds to SCOTUS ruling on bump stocks

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era bump stock ban.

June 17, 2024

Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence

Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock switches.

April 21, 2023

Political leaders react to mass shooting at Dadeville birthday party

Officials expressed grief and outrage at the incident, and offered thoughts and prayers to the community.

April 17, 2023

Coleman encouraged by “camaraderie” in the Senate

Coleman said Senate leadership remembers what it was like in the minority, which hasn't been true in the House.

December 22, 2022

Why I voted against the Democrats’ gun grab

We certainly should not punish law-abiding citizens for the actions of violent criminals.

August 2, 2022