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Federal judge denies request to block Massachusetts assault weapons ban: A federal judge in Massachusetts shut down an attempt to block the state’s assault ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4375035-federal-judge-denies-request-block-massachusetts-assault-weapons-ban/
Supreme Court leaves Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in place: Two lower courts have upheld the law, and Thursday's Supreme Court action marked the second time ...
npr.org/2023/12/14/1218038973/supreme-court-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court Refuses Temporary Hold on Illinois Gun Ban
- The US Supreme Court has once again declined to intervene in a court case challenging the Illinois gun ban.
- It was a second setback for opponents of the ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines.
- The Supreme Court rejected the National Association for Gun Rights and a Naperville gun dealer's request for a full review of the November ruling that upheld the gun ban.
- In May, the Supreme Court turned down a request by plaintiffs to block the state and local gun bans until the 7th Circuit appellate case was decided.
Colorado “assault” weapons ban faces likely key vote in Senate from father of mass shooting victim
denverpost.com/2024/04/19/colorado-assault-weapons-ban-senate-tom-sullivan/
Biden asks ‘who the hell’ needs a high-capacity assault weapon after Maine shooting
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4280952-biden-high-capacity-assault-weapons-maine-shooting/
Speaker Johnson says now not the time to discuss gun control: ‘Problem is the human heart, not guns’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4279085-speaker-johnson-says-now-not-the-time-to-discuss-gun-control-problem-is-the-human-heart-not-guns/
Maine congressman reverses his opposition to assault weapons ban: Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who had enjoyed an A+ rating from gun rights advocates ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/26/maine-shooting-gun-control-laws/
Quick Glance: Democrat changes stance on assault weapons ban after Maine shootings
- Maine Representative Jared Golden was one of only five Democrats to vote against a ban on semi-automatic weapons last year.
- After a gunman killed 18 people in his hometown of Lewiston on Wednesday, Golden changed his position on the weapons ban.
- He was one of only five Democratic representatives to vote against a proposed ban on assault-style weapons passed by the House of Representatives in 2022.
- However, on Thursday, Golden stated that the shooting in Lewiston had prompted him to reconsider.
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban: A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Friday, arguing that the ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4292990-federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
U.S. appeals court keeps California assault weapons ban in force: A U.S. appeals court ruled on Saturday that California's assault weapons ban will remain in ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-keeps-california-assault-weapons-ban-force-2023-10-29/
Federal judge finds California’s 1989 assault weapons ban unconstitutional: A federal judge ruled Thursday that California’s ban on assault weapons violates the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4265655-federal-judge-finds-california-assault-weapons-ban-unconstitutional/
Long-serving US Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90: Dianne Feinstein, a long-serving Democratic U.S. senator from California and gun control advocate ...
reuters.com/world/us/long-serving-us-democratic-senator-dianne-feinstein-dead-90-punchbowl-2023-09-29/
Virginia House backs assault weapons ban, which could face veto: The new Democratic majority in the House of Delegates passed a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/assault-weapons-virginia-youngkin-general-assembly/article_5c437578-c201-11ee-bf25-3f54f247c6c7.html
The major tests US gun control activists face in 2024: Gun safety groups say they remain undaunted as they plan to push for more change – but they will still ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/02/us-gun-control-2024-election-supreme-court
Newsom pays tribute to Feinstein: ‘A political giant’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is offering words of praise for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4229834-newsom-pays-tribute-to-feinstein-a-political-giant/
Quick Glance: Dianne Feinstein, California Senator and Pioneer of Liberal Priorities, Dies at 90
- California Senator Dianne Feinstein, a moderate Democrat and advocate for liberal causes, has passed away at the age of 90.
- Feinstein was a trailblazer and champion in local and national politics.
- President Joe Biden described her as a pioneering American and a cherished friend.
- Feinstein's bipartisan efforts led to legislative wins throughout her career.
US supreme court refuses to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban: Law was passed following Highland Park shooting in 2022, and has been challenged by gun shops ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/15/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-illinois
Liberal gun control bill about to become law. What happens now? - National | Globalnews.ca
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Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of assault weapons ban: The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday shut down a challenge to the state’s assault weapons ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4149346-illinois-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-assault-weapons-ban/
This Senator Has A New Idea To Curb Mass Shootings — And Gun Reformers Are Actually Optimistic
huffpost.com/entry/gosafe-act-mass-shootings-gun-reform_n_656f7990e4b0f3e5f44b2095
The Battle For Something — Anything — On Gun Control: The Maine shooting highlights the pitfalls of bending to conservatives on gun policy reform.
huffpost.com/entry/maine-red-flag-yellow-flag_n_65450e70e4b06bc01e2404d9
Liberals advance assault-style gun ban with legislation, regulation: LeBlanc: The Liberal government is moving ahead with efforts to keep assault-style firearms ...
globalnews.ca/news/10045037/assault-style-gun-ban/
US Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Amid Calls for Federal Law: One lawyer said it is "proof that these laws are consistent with the Second ...
commondreams.org/news/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-2023
Kramer: Lewiston shooting highlights need for gun control: We are all hostages staring down the barrel of the next assault rifle that could murder any of us or ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/31/kramer-lewiston-shooting-highlights-need-for-gun-control/
Editorial: Maine Rep. Jared Golden’s penance offers a sign of hope after yet another mass shooting
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lewiston-assault-weapons-ar15-highland-park-maine-shooting-20231029-rolyynzsj5cw7ckunz6zs3o2k4-story.html
Liberals quietly extend ‘assault-style’ firearms amnesty to Oct. 2025: Ottawa has once again extended the Criminal Code amnesty period for people who already own ...
globalnews.ca/news/10017847/assault-weapon-amnesty-extension-gun/
Assault-Weapons Bans Gain Momentum in Democratic-Controlled States: Following mass shootings and political shifts, Democrats feel more confident pushing ...
wsj.com/articles/assault-weapons-bans-gain-momentum-in-democratic-controlled-states-89b74726
Washington Bans Assault Weapons as Part of New Gun Control Legislation: In Washington state, Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a trio of bills ...
democracynow.org/2023/4/26/headlines/washington_bans_assault_weapons_as_part_of_new_gun_control_legislation
Liberals promise revised amendments on definition of assault-style firearms: The Liberal government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/liberals-promise-revised-amendments-on-definition-of-assault-style-firearms-1.6378817
Liberals’ controversial gun control bill passes House, heads to Senate: The government bill passed 207 to 113 with the support of Liberal, NDP ...
globalnews.ca/news/9709584/gun-control-bill-canada-passes-house/
Liberals seek to fast-track gun control bill, sparking Conservative outcry: A motion introduced in the House of Commons would limit debate time among MPs and ...
globalnews.ca/news/9683489/bill-c-21-gun-control-liberals-debate/
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds State Gun Limits: The court found that a ban on AR-15-style rifles did not violate the State Constitution ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/illinois-supreme-court-guns.html
Quick Glance: Illinois Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of assault weapons ban
- The Illinois State Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a strict assault weapons ban, enacted after the Highland Park shooting, is constitutional.
- The court's decision came in response to a lawsuit challenging the ban's compliance with the equal protections clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- The court overturned a lower court's ruling and determined that the ban does not violate the equal protections clause.
- The plaintiffs explicitly waived any separate claim that the restrictions unlawfully infringe upon the second amendment.
'Missing in action': gun-control groups chide NDP over noncommital stance on bill
ctvnews.ca/politics/missing-in-action-gun-control-groups-chide-ndp-over-noncommital-stance-on-bill-1.6369889
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld an assault-style weapons ban Friday, siding with lawmakers who have been working to put restrictions on gun purchases in ... Show more
Judge rejects attempt to temporarily block Connecticut’s landmark gun law passed after Sandy Hook
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/03/judge-rejects-attempt-to-temporarily-block-connecticuts-landmark-gun-law-passed-after-sandy-hook/
As Biden pushes assault weapons ban, GOP senator wants armed 'guardians' in every K-12 school
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/25/florida-sen-rick-scott-armed-officers-school/11738331002/
Many mass shooters acquire guns legally: From 1966 to 2019, 77% of mass shooters purchased at least some of the weapons used in the shootings legally.
axios.com/2023/03/28/mass-shooting-nashville-guns-legally
Massachusetts is not the gun-control beacon it once was: The state’s mass exporting of firearms has helped fuel the national crisis | United States
economist.com/united-states/2023/06/29/massachusetts-is-not-the-gun-control-beacon-it-once-was
Ban military-style assault weapons | The Boston Globe: More than 350 people, many representing organizations with hundreds of thousands of members ...
apps.bostonglobe.com/opinion/graphics/2023/07/ban-assault-weapons/
Nashville Students Walk Out of Classes to Demand Gun Controls: In Tennessee, thousands of students in Nashville walked out of their classrooms Monday and marched ...
democracynow.org/2023/4/4/headlines/nashville_students_walk_out_of_classes_to_demand_gun_controls
Gavin Newsom wants 28th Amendment for guns in U.S. Constitution: California's governor outlines a plan fueled by money left over from his recent reelection.
politico.com/news/2023/06/08/newsom-gun-control-amendment-00100954
Quick Glance: California Governor proposes federal gun control amendment to US Constitution
- Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the US Constitution that would enact sweeping federal gun safety measures.
- Newsom announced the effort in a video posted on Twitter.
- Amending the Constitution would probably require 33 other states to support the effort and call for holding a convention, known as an Article V Convention, to propose the 28th Amendment.
- Newsom said his proposed 28th Amendment would respect "America’s gun-owning tradition" while enacting restrictions that public polling suggests are supported by the vast majority of voters.
Forklift driver who used 3D printer to make assault rifles jailed for five years: David Biddell-Portman was arrested after two 3D-printed weapons were discovered ...
news.sky.com/story/forklift-driver-who-used-3d-printer-to-make-assault-rifles-jailed-for-five-years-12896889
As House GOP Aims to Kill Biden Pistol Brace Rule, Dems Renew Longshot Gun Control Push
commondreams.org/news/pistol-brace-discharge-petition-gun-control
Biden signs order to tighten laws on firearms sales: President Joe Biden has made another bid to tighten gun control in the US by
signing an executive order to ...
euronews.com/2023/03/15/president-biden-signs-order-to-tighten-background-checks-on-people-buying-guns
Kids 'are being decapitated because of the power of an assault weapon bullet,' says U.S. protester
ctvnews.ca/world/kids-are-being-decapitated-because-of-the-power-of-an-assault-weapon-bullet-says-u-s-protester-1.6433186
Kids 'are being decapitated because of the power of an assault weapon bullet,' says U.S. protester
ctvnews.ca/world/kids-are-being-decapitated-because-of-the-power-of-an-assault-weapon-bullet-says-u-s-protester-1.6433186
Washington Is Banning Assault Rifles and Left-Wing Gun Owners Are Scared: The state is about to ban assault rifles, but is allowing gun owners to keep the ...
vice.com/en/article/xgwxkq/washington-gun-ban
Texas senator proposes gun laws allowing school shooting victims to sue state, impose firearms tax
abcnews.go.com/US/texas-senator-proposes-gun-laws-allowing-school-shooting/story
Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-illinois-gun-law-14bcad1bf2ee322b0517086755b8ff56
Biden Marks Uvalde Anniversary With New Call for Gun Control: In a somber address, the president reiterated a push for tighter gun regulations but offered no new ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/politics/biden-uvalde-anniversary-gun-control.html
California’s strict gun laws don’t eliminate violence, but they have helped: State measures, pushed after previous mass shootings, mean California has fewer gun ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/22/california-gun-laws-monterey-park-shooting/
Most Illinois Sheriffs Say They Won’t Enforce New Assault-Weapons Ban: Governor says he is confident the law, which also faces court challenges ...
wsj.com/articles/most-illinois-sheriffs-say-they-wont-enforce-new-assault-weapons-ban-11674175079
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Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now: The high court denied an emergency request from people challenging the law ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-lets-illinois-keep-ban-on-sale-of-some-semiautomatic-guns-for-now
Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry: The feds are working with a national gun owners organization to determine how to ...
torontosun.com/news/national/mendicino-announces-first-step-of-firearm-buyback-program-targeting-industry
Justin Trudeau not welcome at memorials after reneging on promises, gun-control group says
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-prime-minister-not-welcome-at-memorials-after-reneging-on-promises/
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EDITORIAL: Never trust the Liberals on gun laws: The Trudeau government’s now-aborted attempt to ban certain guns is a textbook example of why it is not worthy ...
torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-never-trust-the-liberals-on-gun-laws
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The gun control debate remains ignited in the US
US President #JoeBiden urges to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines and to renew calls to pass ... Show more
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The Liberal gun control bill with a glaring hole at its centre: Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s latest gun legislation avoids the tricky political bits
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-liberals-gun-control-bill-c21/
CBC Politics : The Liberal government is introducing a revised set of amendments to its pending gun legislation, including a new definition of prohibited firearms that ... Show more
Liberals put forward new amendments to gun legislation following initial backlash
cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-new-amendments-gun-legislation-1.6828683
Revised assault-style firearm definition won’t cover existing models: After several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Public Safety Minister Marco ...
globalnews.ca/news/9665478/liberal-gun-amendment-assault-style-firearm/
Over 3,000 Guns Exchanged For Gift Cards In New York Buyback Programme: New York residents were give $500 for each assault rifle, $150 for each handgun ...
ndtv.com/world-news/over-3-000-guns-exchanged-for-gift-cards-in-new-york-buyback-programme-3994606
Fox News poll: 61% of US support assault weapons ban: Fifty-one percent of registered voters polled are extremely concerned they or a loved one will be a victim ...
insider.com/fox-news-poll-majority-us-supports-ban-on-assault-weapons-2023-4
Lawsuits Filed Against Washington State “Assault Weapons” Ban: Earlier this month, we reported that Washington State sent the “assault weapons” ban back to the ...
personaldefenseworld.com/2023/04/washington-state-assault-weapons-ban/
Illinois assault weapon ban advances six months after Highland Park shooting: Proponents of the Illinois gun-control bill say it will stand up in court despite a ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/06/illinois-bans-assault-weapons-highland-park/
Federal government will ditch legislated list of banned assault-style weapons but move forward with other prohibitions
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-federal-government-will-ditch-legislated-list-of-banned-assault-style/
Paid articlePaid 'Missing in action': gun-control groups chide NDP over noncommittal stance on bill
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/missing-in-action-gun-control-groups-chide-ndp-over-noncommital-stance-on-bill
Paid articlePaid Gun-control groups chide NDP over noncommittal stance on bill: Groups in favour of reviving the assault-style gun amendment are trying to ensure there is enough ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-gun-control-groups-chide-ndp-over-noncommittal-stance-on-bill/
Chicago-area protesters march in Washington for federal assault weapons ban: The Save Our Students march was organized by March Fourth, a nonpartisan group ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-assault-weapons-ban-march-20230417-y3e6gsxtdrhllkhrpr2jli4qam-story.html
"Ban assault weapons, do something big"
US President Joe Biden tightens gun controls, mourns with families of California shooting victims
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March For Our Lives rallygoers will push for tighter gun control in Pennsylvania
post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2023/03/23/gun-violence-pennsylvania-capitol-march-for-our-lives/stories/202303230095
4 gun traffickers charged in New York, marking the state’s 1st prosecution under the bipartisan gun safety bill enacted in June
cnn.com/2023/01/11/us/gun-traffickers-new-york-prosecution/
Second Amendment Court Cases To Watch In 2023: The fight for civil liberties is fought in the courts. Here are the Second Amendment court cases to watch for 2023 ...
usacarry.com/second-amendment-court-cases-to-watch-in-2023/
Over the weekend, the state of Washington joined nine other states and the District of Columbia by passing an “assault weapons” ban ... Show more
https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2023/04/washington-state-assault-weapons-ban/
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The expulsion of two Tennessee lawmakers for their gun control protests is an ominous assault on speech and democracy, writes The Times Editorial Board ... Show more
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Justin Thulin: Don’t support politicians who oppose gun limits: Justin Thulin: Don’t support politicians who oppose gun limits
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/04/07/justin-thulin-dont-support/
Tennessee Republicans Move to Expel 3 Democratic Lawmakers for Supporting Student-Led Gun Protests
democracynow.org/2023/4/5/tennessee_gun_control_debate
Bernice King Urges Permanent School Strike Until Assault Weapons Ban Is Passed: "It should not have to take this kind of effort, but we're living in ...
commondreams.org/news/permanent-student-walkout-gun-control
We Met With Ted Cruz About Stopping Mass Shootings. His Response Was Disgusting.: "The energy in the room shifted suddenly. It was palpable. Some members of our ...
huffpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-gun-violence-mass-shootings_n_6373ad94e4b0afce0467eceb
Leaders, stop what you're doing and ban assault weapons now: Readers lament the inability of Congress to pass new gun laws in the wake of another school shooting ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-03-28/leaders-stop-what-youre-doing-and-ban-assault-weapons-nashville
Retailers Expedite Shipping To Washington In Face Of Proposed Assault Weapons Ban
gundigest.com/article/washington-assault-weapons-ban-hb-1240-stag-arms
Illinois Becomes Ninth State to Ban Assault Weapons: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act into law Wednesday.
thedailybeast.com/illinois-becomes-ninth-state-to-ban-assault-weapons
US President Joe Biden discusses efforts to reduce gun violence: US President Joe Biden signed an executive order aiming to increase the number of background ...
wionews.com/videos/us-president-joe-biden-discusses-efforts-to-reduce-gun-violence-572375
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