Authorities break up suspected gun trafficking network supplying firearms to Chicago
Gun-Trafficking Ring in Georgia and Chicago Disbanded Federal authorities have taken down a suspected gun-trafficking network that allegedly operated between Georgia and Chicago. Prosecutors claim this operation funneled numerous firearms to street gangs, some of which have been linked to juvenile murders and violent crimes. This month, a 23-count federal indictment was unsealed in the […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson reacts strongly to SCOTUS decision on Hawaii gun law: ‘The court’s goal is to safeguard firearms’
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Gun Law Four years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect Americans’ rights to carry handguns for self-defense outside their homes. In response, Hawaii Democrats devised a workaround in 2023. They passed a law […]
Supreme Court overturns Hawaii law that mandated permission for carrying firearms in stores and hotels
Supreme Court Rejects Hawaii Gun Permit Law WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Supreme Court invalidated a Hawaii law that mandated permits for individuals wishing to carry firearms into stores and hotels, reinforcing Second Amendment rights. The court’s decision, backed by a 6-3 vote, allows guns to be taken onto private properties—like shopping centers and gas […]
Florida Appeals Court Decides 18-Year-Olds Cannot Be Denied Right to Carry Firearms
Florida Court Rules on Concealed Carry Laws A Florida appellate panel decided on Wednesday that the Second Amendment prevents the state from limiting concealed carry to individuals aged 21 and older. Attorney General James Usmeyer, a Republican, faced criticism from Second Amendment advocates for not defending the age restriction against a lawsuit initiated by two […]
Police chief charged with selling department firearms to support hidden drug problem
Investigation into Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Theft A chief deputy in Georgia is facing serious allegations of stealing firearms from his department, purportedly to support a hidden drug addiction. The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Chief Deputy, Ron James, 55, came under scrutiny after a meth pipe was discovered in his police car. Subsequent […]
Candidate Advocates for Ban on Semiautomatic Firearms
Diana Kastenbaum is running for Congress in New York’s 24th District, backed by Moms Demand Action, and she advocates for a complete ban on semi-automatic firearms. Semi-automatic firearms are designed to automatically expel the spent cartridge after firing and load a new one, allowing the shooter to fire again with each pull of the trigger. […]
Lawmakers introduce new limits on 3D-printed firearms during the Second Amendment discussion.
There’s an ongoing debate surrounding ghost guns, and more states are stepping in to regulate 3D-printed firearms. A bipartisan push in various states aims to limit both the possession and manufacture of these weapons, which lack serial numbers and are often created with 3D printers. However, advocates for gun rights argue that these regulations infringe […]
Des Moines school chief sentenced to two years in prison for being an undocumented immigrant with firearms
Former Iowa School Superintendent Sentenced The ex-superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district received a two-year prison sentence on Friday after admitting guilt in January to falsifying his U.S. citizenship on job applications and illegally possessing a firearm while in the country unlawfully. Ian Andre Roberts, who held a significant position at Des Moines Public Schools, […]
Indiana Police Chief Charged with Felonies for Reportedly Selling Illegal Firearms
New Chicago Police Chief Charged with Felony Earl D. Mayo, who serves as the police chief in New Chicago, Indiana, has been charged with a felony for allegedly selling a firearm that he acquired during an investigation to a pawn shop. As reported, Mayo, 45, is facing multiple charges, including seven felonies. These charges encompass […]
Florida supermarkets make a contentious choice regarding firearms
Publix Alters Open Carry Policy in Florida Publix has made a significant change to its open carry policy, now requesting that customers leave visible firearms at home. This decision comes just months after a controversial legal ruling permitted open carry in the store. New signs have appeared at Publix locations throughout Florida stating, “At Publix, […]