Minnesota Democrats Advocate for a Ban on Owning or Transferring AR-15s
Minnesota Democrats Propose AR-15 Ban Democrats in the Minnesota House are advancing a bill aimed at banning the ownership and transfer of AR-15s along with various other semi-automatic rifles. The legislation, known as HF 3433, also makes it illegal to simply possess the Colt AR-15 and a minimum of 25 additional semi-automatic rifles and pistols. […]
Baltimore mayor suggests that Trump could address crime by prohibiting AR-15s
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has called on President Trump to implement a ban on assault rifles to combat rising crime, especially following the recent deployment of National Guard soldiers in Washington. During an appearance on CNN, Scott mentioned that the president could take simple steps to help cities like Baltimore, not just elsewhere in the […]
AR-15s Are Frequently Owned by Regular Individuals
Supreme Court Rejects Mexican Lawsuit Over Gun Sales Judge Elena Kagan authored the opinion for the Supreme Court’s decision, which dismissed the Mexican lawsuit, characterizing the AR-15 and AK-47 as firearms that are “widely legal and purchased by many ordinary consumers.” According to reports, the Court referenced commercial law protections when it unanimously ruled against […]
Supreme Court chooses not to review Second Amendment cases related to AR-15s and magazines
On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to review two significant gun laws, which means Maryland’s regulations classifying certain firearms—specifically AR-15 semi-automatics—as “assault-style” weapons will stay in effect. Similarly, Rhode Island’s related laws remain in force, too. That said, various legal challenges to similar laws are ongoing across the country. This might mean the topic could […]
We’re Not Taking Anyone’s Guns, but We Must Ban AR-15s
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris said she wouldn't take away anyone's guns, then immediately called for a ban on AR-15s during a Q&A with reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday. Harris said“I'm a gun owner and Tim Walz is a gun owner. We're not trying to take away anyone's […]
Kamala Harris Pledged to Ban AR-15s Via Executive Order
During the Sept. 12, 2019 Democratic debate, then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris promised to ban AR-15s through executive action. She did this after then-presidential candidate Joe Biden. I rejected the ideaThey argued that the Constitution did not provide authority for such action. Harris fired back at Biden, saying, “Joe, instead of saying, ‘I can’t,’ say, ‘I […]
Sen. Mazie Hirono Uses Hearing on Trump Assassination Attempt to Slam ‘Easy Accessibility’ of AR-15s
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) criticized the “easy availability” of AR-15s during a Senate hearing on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Hirono questioned FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate. Asked Identify the type of firearm used in the assassination attempt. Abbate indicated it was an AR-15-style rifle manufactured by Panther Arms. Hirono then claimed […]
Rep. Raskin Asks Congress to ‘Find the Courage’ to Ban AR-15s
During a House Oversight Committee hearing on the U.S. Secret Service on Monday, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) urged lawmakers to “have the courage” to ban AR-15 rifles. he pushed Law enforcement has reiterated efforts to mandate full enforcement of gun control laws and close the so-called “gun show loophole” that Democrats have pushed for decades, […]
Biden Seeks to ‘Outlaw’ AR-15s After Failed Trump Assassination
President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to ask Congress to “outlaw” AR-15s and similar rifles in the wake of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. “If we’re going to talk about violence, we have to talk about guns,” Biden began his remarks. “An […]
Stephen King Mocks GOP Over AR-15s Following Assassination Attempt
Stephen King, novelist, Hollywood producer and outspoken supporter of President Joe Biden, made comments mocking Republicans for rejecting efforts to ban AR-15 rifles just hours after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The alleged assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, reportedly used an AR-15-style rifle in the attack, which took place at a rally […]