Harmeet Dhillon: AR-15 Rifles Are Constitutionally Protected
Assistant Attorney General Affirms AR-15 Protections In a recent video shared on X, Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, stressed that semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 are “constitutionally protected.” She referenced a Supreme Court decision from 2022 that, according to her, clarifies that such rifles are indeed covered under the Second Amendment. […]
RI Representative: Utilize ‘Police Authority’ to Make AR-15 Owners Get Rid of Their Rifles
Democratic Efforts to Repeal Grandfather Clause on AR-15s in Rhode Island On Wednesday, Democratic Rep. Teresa Tanzi from Rhode Island voiced her support for plans to eliminate the grandfather clause related to the state’s “assault weapons” ban. This proposal aims to compel AR-15 owners to part with their rifles through the use of state powers. […]
American imprisoned in Russia after discovering Kalashnikov rifles in suitcase: report
American Sentenced to Four Years in Russia for Attempting to Smuggle Kalashnikov Stock An American has been sentenced to four years in prison in Russia after allegedly trying to leave Moscow’s Vnukovo airport with the butt of a Kalashnikov rifle hidden in his suitcase. This incident has raised eyebrows and, well, concerns. This unnamed collector […]
Senate Committee in Virginia Approves Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles, Shotguns, and Pistols
On Monday, the Senate Judiciary and Courts Committee in Virginia, which is controlled by Democrats, approved a bill aimed at banning semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols. The bill, designated as SB749, passed with a vote of 9-5. The legislation seeks to prohibit what Democrats label as “assault rifles,” defining this category to encompass many common […]
US provides rifles to Brazilian police unit involved in raid that resulted in 121 deaths
WASHINGTON — Last year, the U.S. government approved the sale of sniper rifles to Brazil’s police force, specifically to a unit known for its controversial methods. This decision came despite concerns from the U.S. ambassador and other diplomats, who feared the rifles could contribute to extrajudicial killings, as revealed by three current and former U.S. […]
DOJ brings initial terrorism charges against supposed ‘Antifa Cell’ following ICE incident: ‘Grab the rifles’
Justice Department Files First Charges Against Antifa as a Terrorist Group The Justice Department, during President Trump’s administration, has reportedly taken a significant step by formally charging Antifa as a terrorist organization. In early July, individuals associated with Antifa were reportedly linked to a violent confrontation outside the Prairieland Detention Center, which is an ICE […]
Pirro: People with rifles or shotguns in D.C. will not be charged with felonies anymore
Change in DC Gun Policy Janine Pirro, a lawyer representing the District of Columbia, announced a significant shift in policy regarding firearms. Federal prosecutors will stop pursuing felony charges solely for possessing a rifle or shotgun in DC. This means that under the DC Act, carrying rifles and shotguns is now largely decriminalized, although there […]
Jeanine Pirro’s office concludes policy on felony prosecutions for rifles and shotguns in D.C.
Change in Gun Charge Policy in Washington, D.C. U.S. prosecutors in Washington, D.C. have announced a shift in how they handle felony charges related to possessing rifles or shotguns. This decision comes from Johnny Nu Piro’s office in the District of Columbia. The new directive means federal prosecutors will not pursue charges under the DC […]
Gun owners in DC are no longer at risk of prosecution for carrying registered rifles in light of the Supreme Court ruling.
In Washington, D.C., individuals who own registered rifles and shotguns might not face felony charges for carrying those weapons, amidst concerns regarding whether the district’s strict gun laws are at odds with the Supreme Court’s decisions, as noted by attorney Janine Piro on Tuesday. This policy change was first reported by the Washington Post after […]
Republicans reinstate bill wording that removes $200 charges for silencers and short-barrel rifles
Senate Republicans Modify Gun Legislation Senate Republicans have made changes to President Trump’s proposed legislation, notably removing the $200 tax on firearm silencers, also referred to as suppressors, and eliminating similar tax incentives for short barrel rifles. This development is seen as a win for Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who holds a prominent position on […]