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Judge Releases Teen Who Emptied AR-15 in Neighborhood as ‘Not a Danger’
The 18-year-old sprayed more than two dozen rounds from a semiautomatic rife a mile from the US Capitol.
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We’re diving into a mix of critical developments and thought-provoking studies, each echoing the complex narratives that shape our world.
Here’s Who the Biden White House Invited and Who Will Attend the 2024 SOTU Address
The guests ‘personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech,’ or ‘embody the administration’s policies,’ according to the White House.
Louisiana to Become the 28th State to Allow Permitless Carry of Firearms
Bill passed during special legislative session to deal with crime, but a gun control group says permitless carry of firearms will exacerbate the problem.
California Bill Would Require Property Insurers to Ask About Gun Ownership
The bill would also require insurers to ask applicants whether these firearms are stored in locked containers when not in use.
California Lawmakers to Consider Mandating Annual Firearms Registration
The proposal to mandate yearly registration could be costly for millions of gun owners, critics said.
Legal Service Providers Jump In to Defend Those Involved in Self-Defense Shootings
People involved in self-defense shootings find companies can help with expenses, but fallout from incidents goes beyond money and legal issues.
No State Constitutional Right to Carry a Firearm in Public: Hawaii Supreme Court
The court cited Hawaii’s ‘historical tradition’ to rule out the right to bear arms.
Gun Accessory Businesses Say Regulations Often Boost Sales
Businesses ancillary to guns often get a shot in the arm from political efforts to clamp down on Second Amendment rights.
Massachusetts Senate Advances Comprehensive Gun Control Bill
Democrat-controlled Senate votes overwhelmingly to tighten gun laws, expand red flag laws, regulate marketing of guns, and clamp down on ‘ghost guns.’
California County Bucks State Law, Approves Concealed Carry in Local Government Buildings
Shasta County now allows those with concealed carry permits to bring weapons into county buildings, after state lawmakers passed SB 2 to expand gun bans.
Washington State Democrats: Using Ammo a ‘Privilege’ That Needs to Be Taxed
The 11 percent tax on ammo buyers is just one of the gun control bills Washington State Democrats are advancing this year.
28 Republican AGs Say Ending Ammo Sales at Missouri Plant Could Harm National Security
Attorneys General from 28 states say a letter from 20 anti-gun AGs is another attempt to chip away at Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
Families of Louisville Bank Shooting Victims Sue Gun Shop That Sold Rifle
‘Red flags were present in spades’ when he purchased his rifle from River City Firearms, the lawsuit alleges.
Biden Takes Swipe at Gun Rights Advocates, Says ‘Need an F-16’ Not AR-15 to Take on Government
President Joe Biden jokes about opponents of his plan to revive a 90s era gun ban during speech to welcome mayors to the White House.
AGs Tell Biden to Block Sale of Lake City's 5.56 Ammo to Civilians
‘We ask the White House to ensure that future production contracts prohibit the sale of military weapons and ammunition to civilians’
US Appeals Court Blocks California From Banning Guns in Most Public Places
The 9th Circuit allowed a judge’s ruling that barred California from enforcing a new law to go into effect.
NRA Head Wayne LaPierre Resigns
Mr. LaPierre resigns as New York state corruption charges are set to be heard in court next week.
US Appeals Court Allows California Gun Ban to Take Effect Despite Ongoing Litigation
The new law prohibiting concealed carry of firearms in most public places was allowed to go into effect Jan. 1 as a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality proceeds.