[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In the wake of the Feb. 14, 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, state officials acted to curb the potential of future tragic shootings. A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of keeping restrictions on gun purchases passed after the shooting in place. Under

[ad_1] Republicans just this week filed a proposal that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Citing gun restrictions dating to the Reconstruction era, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents sales of rifles and other long

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE — Citing gun restrictions dating back to the 1800s, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents sales of rifles and other long guns to people under age 21. The law, passed in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is one

[ad_1] March 9 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Thursday upheld a Florida law barring people under age 21 from buying a gun, rejecting a challenge by the National Rifle Association gun rights lobby group. A unanimous three-judge panel of the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the law was in

[ad_1] A frequent talking point in the gun control debate is that Americans overwhelmingly support “common sense” gun control measures, such as universal background checks and red flag laws. The Biden administration referenced these surveys last month, when it announced that $231 million will go to states that enact “red flag” laws and push gun

[ad_1] Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear once again on Tuesday that he would sign legislation including what’s called “open carry” — the practice of carrying openly visible firearms in public — but he also added that it would be up to legislative leaders to send him such a bill. Currently, lawmakers are pursuing

[ad_1] LEXINGTON, Ky. — A bill to prevent Kentucky higher education institutions from banning guns on campus won approval from a legislative committee Tuesday. The proposal from Rep. Savannah Maddox, R-Dry Ridge, would prohibit public colleges and universities in the commonwealth from preventing anyone over the age of 21 from carrying a concealed weapon on

[ad_1] The age limit has been 21 for five years. The proposed bill would lower the age to 18. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The age limit to purchase a firearm in Florida could drop from 21 to 18. Palatka Republican Representative Bobby Payne filed a bill on Monday that would change the minimum age limit. If

[ad_1] After the NRA’s wildly successful lobbying to turn the Second Amendment into an absolute individual right was emboldened by the Bruen decision, several states have been toeing the line to determine what prohibitions, if any, stand in the way of gun ownership. One of them, Missouri, passed a law that put a chilling effect

[ad_1] The Constitution does not guarantee the right to carry guns. Yet the governor is likely to sign a new state gun law in the next few weeks, which will make Florida a whole lot more dangerous. Actor McConaughey eulogizes Uvalde victims at WH Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey offered an emotional eulogy to victims

[ad_1] Good Tuesday morning. It’s Election Day in Florida. Voters in six Florida counties have opportunities to cast ballots in municipal elections ranging from City and Town Council contests to charter amendments. Among the most high-profile local elections, Tampa voters will decide on all but one City Council district in the state’s third most populous

[ad_1] Our readers share their opinions on a variety of topics Letter writers  |  Fort Myers News-Press Tax status in wake of Ian Southwest Florida residents dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are discovering that the federal tax treatment of casualty losses from Hurricanes Ian is not as expected.Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian has NOT yet

[ad_1] HARTFORD, Conn. — With thousands of shootings already this year nationwide, Connecticut lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposals to restrict the purchase and use of guns. Lamont’s multi-pronged plan calls for preventing anyone under 21 from buying any gun, limiting handgun purchases, requiring registration of previously grandfathered assault weapons and increasing penalties

[ad_1] The first of four bills offered by Democrats — which they argue would reduce gun violence — cleared its first House committee Monday on a near party-line vote. House Bill 1219 seeks to impose a three-day waiting period for firearms purchases.  Supporters say the bill would allow for a time for someone thinking of suicide

[ad_1] Two House Republicans on Monday filed a proposal that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns, potentially scrapping a high-profile change passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Rep. Bobby Payne, R-Palatka, and Rep. Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island,

[ad_1] Lawmakers in 2018 increased the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase long guns following the Parkland shooting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two House Republicans on Monday filed a proposal that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns, potentially scrapping a high-profile change passed after

[ad_1] There are more guns than humans in the U.S., about 120 per 100 people. The next highest percentage in any country, the Falkland Islands, is about half of ours. You probably already know this. But did you know that 3% of American gun owners possess about 50% of those 300-plus million guns? Yes, the

[ad_1] No history is mute. No matter how much they own it, break it, and lie about it, human history refuses to shut its mouth. Despite deafness and ignorance, the time that was continues to tick inside the time that is. — Eduardo Galeano We live at a time in which apocalyptic visions have become normalized.

[ad_1] You are here: Home / BM / Gun Control and The Guns Blame Game; Penny For Republican Thoughts! Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) Gun violence prevention reality: Gun violence affects society in many ways, including higher medical costs, reductions in quality of life because of fear of gun violence and

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Gun shops are selling bump stocks again in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi after federal regulators failed to appeal a ruling that lifted a ban imposed after a Las Vegas rampage left 58 people dead. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which handles cases from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, struck

[ad_1] NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre railed against “anti-freedom” politicians who he says work to “destroy organizations and individuals who get in the way of their personal political agendas,” during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday.  “Today, we are on the cusp of losing our Founders’ vision forever,” LaPierre told the crowd at

[ad_1] By BECKY CABAZASpecial to Montclair Local My son is a college senior preparing to graduate, ordinarily a time brimming with hope and possibility. But on the night of Feb. 13, he was barricaded in his dorm at Michigan State University, a dresser pushed in front of his door – fearing for his life while

[ad_1] Credit card provider Discover Financial Services will soon allow its network to track purchases made using payment cards at gun stores—triggering criticism that such activity leads to targeting gun owners. In September, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) had launched a Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun retailers. ISO is the organization responsible for

[ad_1] Michigan firearm owners and strong proponents of Second Amendment rights at a Thursday press conference threw their weight behind the gun reform bills introduced by state Democrats and urged lawmakers to cast what they said should be “an easy vote” in favor of the legislation. “I can’t think of any other issue in this

[ad_1] Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially signed a bill into law that allows concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms on the campuses of state colleges and universities. “I’m proud to sign the Campus Self-Defense Act, which will strengthen Second Amendment protections in West Virginia. West Virginia now joins 11 other U.S.

[ad_1] Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially signed a bill into law that allows concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms on the campuses of state colleges and universities. “I’m proud to sign the Campus Self-Defense Act, which will strengthen Second Amendment protections in West Virginia. West Virginia now joins 11 other U.S.

[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Republicans are keeping up the pressure on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) as a new Senate bill aims to force more transparency from the agency. Idaho Republican Senator James Risch introduced the ATF Transparency Act on Thursday, looking to improve the fairness of the ATF, increase agency transparency, and

[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued his attacks against federal judges Wednesday evening, calling into question the character of San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez following a controversial “scared straight” approach on a defendant’s daughter in court last month. Including a link to a story from the San Diego Union Tribune about the incident,

[ad_1] West Virginia’s governor signed a bill on Wednesday allowing those with concealed carry permits to carry firearms onto the campuses of public colleges and universities across the state. The state’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice called it a “Proud day for me.” The law is set to take effect in July 2024. “West Virginia now

[ad_1] I recently attended a Minnesota House Safety Committee meeting at our Capitol and provided a 90-second testimonial on gun storage in conjunction with the NRA. I have been an NRA member for over 40 years. There were four bills being proposed that the committee reviewed: HF 14, which would require a universal background check