Judge strikes down California law requiring background checks to buy ammo
A federal judge has ruled that California cannot enforce a law requiring background checks to purchase ammunition and declared the law unconstitutional. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego said gun control measures have “no historical background” and violate people’s Second Amendment rights. Benitez, who was appointed by President George W. value,” […]
California Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitution
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled Tuesday to block enforcement of California’s background check requirements for ammunition purchases. California law requires anyone looking to purchase ammunition to undergo a background check similar to those used to purchase firearms. The law implementing ammunition background checks was enacted under Senate Bill 1235, which usurped the permit-to-purchase […]
Biden cites fatal shootings near Chicago in call for universal background checks, red flag law
President Biden renewed his call for universal background checks and red flag laws in the wake of last weekend's mass shooting in a Chicago suburb. “This tragedy underscores why I am committed to taking guns off our streets and keeping them out of the hands of those who seek to harm themselves or others,” Biden […]
US authorities say more Boeing 737 planes should get checks after door plug blowout | US news
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning late Sunday to airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to ensure door plugs are properly secured after some airlines reported unspecified problems with the bolts during inspections. It was recommended that a test be conducted to confirm that the The advisory comes after the FAA grounded 171 Boeing 737 […]