Gunman shoots 3 at Texas fair before being shot by deputies
A gunman shot three people, including two first responders, at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Texas, before he was shot and wounded by sheriff’s deputies, authorities said.
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Judge strikes Philly’s local ban on guns at recreations centers, playgrounds
A judge is blocking Philadelphia from enforcing a new ban on firearms in recreation centers, citing a state law that bars local governments from regulating guns.
6 California slayings may be work of serial killer, police say
Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year, police said.
Supreme Court rejects challenges to federal ban on bump stocks, classifying them as machine guns
More people seeking concealed-carry insurance as gun ownership booms
U.S. judge dismisses Mexico lawsuit against gun manufacturers
Judge hears arguments challenging New York’s new gun law
Historical battle reenactors fear being targeted by N.Y. gun law
Federal judge rules people under felony indictment have right to buy guns
Kentucky school shooter seeks parole in high-stakes hearing
A Kentucky man who killed three students and wounded five more in a school shooting 25 years ago will go before the state parole board on Tuesday in a high-stakes hearing that could see him released or denied the chance to ever leave prison.
Conservatives bristle at impact of SCOTUS rulings on guns, abortion and religious liberty
The Supreme Court’s most recent rulings have prompted states to change policies on issues such as abortion, gun rights and religious liberty — but not all of those results have been welcomed by conservatives.
Credit card note of gun sales seen as a big step toward national database
Second Amendment advocacy organizations are blasting the major credit card companies’ plan to distinguish gun purchases in payment processors, saying it is a step toward a database of U.S. gun owners.
Sheriff: 2 deputies killed while serving warrant in Georgia
Two deputies were killed Thursday night while serving a warrant in a suburb near Atlanta and two suspects were in custody, authorities said.
School gun case sparks debate over safety and second chances
Keyon Robinson was just a month away from graduating from high school when he took a loaded gun, placed it in his backpack and headed to campus.
Man charged in Maryland deputy sheriff’s 1971 killing
A New York man has been arrested and charged with killing a law enforcement officer in Maryland more than 50 years ago, police said Wednesday.
Uvalde school year starts amid fear and unfinished security
A new and worrisome school year begins Tuesday in Uvalde.
Baltimore police arrest ‘good guy with the gun’ who stopped armed attacker
After Marine veteran Lloyd Muldrow stopped an attack by an armed assailant at a Baltimore bar, police officers thanked him — and then they arrested him.
‘Devastating’: Mass shootings obscure daily U.S. gun toll
Cameron Taylor was watching an illegal street race that had attracted hundreds to an intersection in Portland, Oregon, but decided to leave as the crowd got increasingly unruly. Moments later, gunfire erupted and Taylor was hit by a stray bullet as he and a friend headed to their car.
Federal judge refuses to halt New York’s revamped concealed carry law, despite gun owners’ pleas
A federal judge has refused to halt New York’s new concealed carry law, saying those challenging the gun control legislation passed in July do not have sufficient injury to bring their lawsuit.
California gun bill fails on tactical error
Gun-control advocates could have had another victory in their very successful California legislative session that ended Thursday if not for a risky move supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom that backfired on a bill to impose new limits on carrying concealed weapons after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down old rules.
Guns are off-limits in ‘sensitive zone’ of Times Square, new signs warn
Visitors to New York City will see signs in Times Square advertising it as a “sensitive location” where people cannot carry guns, Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday as Democrats manage the fallout from a Supreme Court decision that said blue states went too far in restricting concealed carry.
Foes of proposed assault weapons ban would need F-15 to ‘fight against the country,’ Biden cracks
President Biden pushed back against opponents of his proposed assault weapons ban on Tuesday saying “right-wing” Americans would need “an F-15” to “fight against the country,” in remarks meant to convey there are limits to Second Amendment rights.
Biden rips GOP support for police, calls for increased funding for cops
President Biden sought to blunt criticism that he’s soft on crime by calling for increases to police funding and depicting Republicans as anti-cop for their anti-FBI rhetoric during a trip Tuesday to the swing state of Pennsylvania.
Hard targets: Public schools add fences, cops and guns to prevent mass shootings
America’s K-12 public schools are adding perimeter fences, school resource officers and even guns for teachers in a bid to prevent mass shootings as students return to class.
Biden’s new restrictions on ‘ghost guns’ take effect after judge denies legal challenges
The Biden administration’s new regulations on so-called “ghost guns” is now in effect after a federal judge denied a request to delay the rules pending a legal challenge.
Feds concerned about increase in weapons smuggling from Miami to Haiti
An increasing number of weapons being smuggled out of Miami and into Haiti have put federal authorities in the region on alert.
Smith & Wesson pushes back on lawmakers who blame guns
Smith & Wesson Brands president and CEO Mark Smith has pushed back against a House oversight panel that subpoenaed the gunmaker on Aug. 2, asking for documents related to the manufacture and sale of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. Mr. Smith declined to respond to the panel. Now he is having a say.
Six hospitalized after pair of shootings in Memphis; three accused of stealing vehicle
Six people, including two juveniles, were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a pair of shootings in Memphis, Tennessee. The second shooting necessitated the hourslong lockdown of nearby Methodist North Hospital.
Shots fired from car at Six Flags Great America near Chicago
Three people were injured late Sunday in a shooting at an amusement park north of Chicago.
Security guard killed on ‘Law & Order’ set was targeted, police say
A New York City security guard shot dead last month while working on the set of a “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was targeted, according to police.
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California: Gun Control in the Budget
Tomorrow, June 24, the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee will be hearing several budget trailer bills including Assembly Bill 88 relating to the public safety budget.
Hawaii: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled!
Despite pressing issues the state is facing surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, lawmakers are continuing the assault on our Second Amendment Freedoms, scheduling additional anti-gun bills for a hearing this week. The House Pubic Safety and Judiciary Committees are holding a joint hearing on Wednesday, June 24 to hear SB 2635 and SB 3054. Additionally as reported, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering HB 1902 and HB 2744 on Thursday, June 25.
Indiana: Law Eliminating Fees for a License to Carry a Handgun Goes into Effect July 1st
Next Wednesday, sections of House Bill 1284 (2019) will go into effect. A five-year License to Carry a Handgun will now be free to obtain.
Supreme Court’s Inaction Frustrates Second Amendment Supporters, Emboldens Anti-gun Activists
Gun owners are by now used to being disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to uphold their rights or even to defend its own Second Amendment precedents. But the court’s neglect reached a new low last Monday, with its sweeping decision to deny review of the many Second Amendment cases pending on its docket.
Legal Reckoning for Jackson, MS Mayor’s Foolish Carry Ban
As we reported earlier, Chokwe Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, announced an executive order on April 24 as part of his response to the COVID-19 civil emergency. The order prohibited the “carrying of an unconcealed loaded or unloaded pistol or revolver or any other firearm, carried upon the person or in a sheath, belt holster or shoulder holster or in a purse, handbag, satchel, other similar bag or briefcase or fully enclosed case, with such pistol, revolver, or firearm being wholly or partially visible.”
