Federal ban on firearm purchases by 18-20-year-olds deemed unconstitutional by DOJ
DOJ Decides Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults Unconstitutional The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that preventing licensed dealers from selling handguns to law-abiding individuals aged 18 to 20 is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. On Friday, they released a nearly 50-page opinion that argues federal laws concerning handgun […]
Man in Florida taken into custody for threatening an Amazon driver with a firearm
A man in Florida was taken into custody after a tense standoff with authorities, which stemmed from an incident involving a misdelivered Amazon package. George Manuel Mandez, 57, found himself holed up in his Wilton Manors apartment on Thursday afternoon as police attempted to persuade him to surrender peacefully. Surveillance footage from the Manor Grove […]
14-year-old boy taken into custody for holding up a children’s lemonade stand with a firearm in Boston
South Boston Teen Arrested After Robbing Young Siblings’ Lemonade Stand A teenager from South Boston was taken into custody on Friday following an alarming incident where he allegedly robbed two young siblings at their lemonade stand while brandishing a firearm. The 14-year-old suspect, whose name is withheld due to his age, was arrested by authorities […]
James Harden, NBA All-Star, taken into custody with firearm in Houston.
NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston early Saturday morning. The 36-year-old was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department around 3:41 a.m., facing a misdemeanor charge for unlawful possession of a weapon, according to court records from the California Post. Harden, who previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers and currently plays […]
Sheriff Chris Nanos stopped with a loaded firearm at Tucson airport: body camera footage
Incident at Tucson Airport Involving Sheriff Chris Nanos Video obtained through a public records request shows Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos being stopped for bringing an undeclared handgun to a TSA checkpoint at Tucson International Airport. This occurred prior to his trip to Laguna Beach, California. The TSA permits active-duty law enforcement officers to fly […]
Hawaii Democratic candidate taken into custody for aiming a firearm at government officials
Hawaii Congressional Candidate Arrested Following Gun Incident A Democratic candidate for the U.S. House from Hawaii, Kirill Basin, allegedly fired a gun at authorities after reportedly storming a government building. This occurred on a Friday morning around 9:30 a.m., when he was said to have threatened two workers from Maui County before fleeing the scene, […]
Kansas father confesses to leaving firearm accessible before toddler shot baby sister.
Father Pleads Guilty After Daughter’s Tragic Shooting A father in Kansas has admitted to carelessly leaving a handgun within reach of his young daughters, which led to a heartbreaking incident where his 3-year-old shot and killed her 1-year-old sister at their home in Wichita, as detailed in court documents and a police affidavit. Michael Tejeda, […]
Federal lawsuit disputes Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act
NCLA Files Lawsuit Against Illinois FOID Law The New Civil Liberties Union (NCLA) has initiated a lawsuit against Illinois officials regarding the Firearm Owner Identification Act, commonly referred to as the FOID card law. This law mandates that residents of Illinois apply for and maintain identification in order to legally possess firearms and ammunition. The […]
Person Accused of Assisting Shreveport Shooter in Obtaining Firearm
Arrest of Charles Ford in Connection to Firearms Case Charles Ford, a 56-year-old with a criminal record, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He faces charges for aiding a 31-year-old father from Shreveport in acquiring firearms, after this father allegedly murdered eight of his own children. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of […]
South African radical Julius Malema sentenced to five years for firearm offenses
South African Opposition Leader Sentenced Julius Malema, the 45-year-old leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has received a five-year prison sentence for illegally possessing a firearm and discharging it in public. The EFF, known for its left-leaning stance, has drawn significant criticism globally. At one of their rallies, some supporters were heard chanting, “Kill […]