Restrictive Gun Law Approved

The Massachusetts state House of Representatives approved a sweeping gun law that aims at restricting more firearms and cracking down on AR-15-style rifles—after a unanimous coalition of police chiefs in the state publicly opposed it. The measure, which passed in a 120–38 vote on Oct. 18, prohibits people from carrying firearms into other people’s homes … Continued

Law Enforcement Officials Criticize New Gun Laws

Fresno County, California officials are criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., after he signed multiple gun control bills into law in recent days. Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp spoke out against Newsom after he signed Senate Bill 2 into law this week, a law which makes it harder for California residents to … Continued

Governor’s Gun Ban Condemned by House Republicans

FIRST ON FOX: A large coalition of House Republicans led by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution Thursday condemning Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over her now-blocked gun carry ban. The GOP resolution would condemn Grisham in response to her emergency order last week which suspended concealed and open carry in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the surrounding … Continued

Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Gun Ban

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing widespread pushback from state law enforcement officials following her attempt to ban concealed and open carry permits. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen described Grisham’s 30-day “public health order” as “unconstitutional” during a press conference this week despite standing beside the governor during her rollout of the policy. “It’s unconstitutional, … Continued

‘Blueprint’ for Reducing Gun Violence Unveiled

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking aim at gun violence in the city with a nearly $500 million spending plan that seeks to address what he views as its root causes. The Blueprint for Community Safety plan, unveiled on Monday, calls for increased spending on youth mentorship and job … Continued

Travel Advisory Issued by Nat’l Association for Gun Rights

A gun-rights advocacy group issued a “travel advisory” for Massachusetts after a Democrat lawmaker filed a bill that would put more restrictions on firearms. The National Association for Gun Rights issued the advisory on Tuesday and said the law would be among the most restrictive in the U.S. “The National Association for Gun Rights has issued a … Continued

Firearms Dealer Reopens After IRS Raid

GREAT FALLS, Mont.—A gun shop in Great Falls, Montana, is back up and running after 20 heavily armed IRS agents raided and searched the business on June 14, seizing thousands of documents containing private customer information. Highwood Creek Outfitters owner Tom Van Hoose said agents of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) showed … Continued

Bill Passed to Keep Gun Stores Open During Disasters

Alaska lawmakers on Wednesday passed legislation that seeks to block state and local officials from closing gun stores during disasters declared by the governor, unless such closures apply to all other businesses. The bill, HB61, is a response to business closures in Alaska and other states during the pandemic, according to a statement from House … Continued

Constitutional Carry Clears House

Constitutional carry legislation cleared the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7-4 on Tuesday. The vote comes just over a month after Breitbart News reported the North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto and ended the state requirement for law-abiding citizens to acquire a permit in order to buy a handgun. … Continued

Governor Signs Weapons Ban

The mood at the Washington State Capitol was jubilant Tuesday as Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of gun control bills, one of which immediately bans the manufacture, purchase or importation of so-called assault weapons. “Party safely tonight,” the governor told supporters after signing the bills. Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, both Democrats, pushed … Continued

Ban on Semi-Autos Clears State Legislature

A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles cleared the Washington state Legislature on Wednesday and the governor is expected to sign it into law. The high-powered firearms — once banned nationwide — are now the weapon of choice among young men responsible for most of the country’s devastating mass shootings. The ban comes after multiple … Continued

Staff Can Choose to be Armed at River Valley Local School District

An Ohio school district’s new policy allows teachers and school staff to be armed over concerns of response times to active shooters. The River Valley Local School District in rural Marion County joins 22 other school districts in the state that permit approved staff members to carry weapons on campus, according to the Marion Star. “Our schools will … Continued

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