Canada Adds 324 Firearms to Ban on ‘Assault-Style Firearms’
Canada's federal public safety minister, Dominic LeBlanc, announced that 324 firearms have been added to the country's ban on assault-style firearms. He made the announcement at a press conference on December 5, 2024. In 2020, the Canadian government banned 1,500 firearms, termed “assault-style firearms,” and last week's press conference announced that more than 300 firearms […]
Canada bans additional assault-style weapons, suggests donating to Ukraine
Canada on Thursday announced a ban on 324 assault-style firearms in a continued push toward stricter gun laws. Canadian leaders also said they are working with the Ukrainian government to consider how guns can be donated to help fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Defense Minister Bill Blair said: “Every help we can provide the Ukrainian […]
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on assault-style weapons
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on certain assault-style semiautomatic rifles, leaving the law in place for now. The court did not elaborate on its decision, but it would be unusual for the justices to agree to take up the case since it is still being considered by […]