[ad_1] California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that empowers gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufactured the firearms used in the crimes, as the state finds newer ways to end the sordid chapter of gun slaughters and mass killings. The move tightens gun laws in California, which
[ad_1] Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, a new documentary about the former congresswoman turned gun control activist, opens on the National Mall dotted with bouquets like a somber orchard – 40,000 white flowers for lives lost to gun violence in the US in 2019, 5,000 orange ones for the increase in 2020. She walks with
[ad_1] Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the top Republican negotiator for the Senate’s newly unveiled gun control bill, has said he will not take part in a new round of gun control talks concerning proposals aimed at limiting access to certain rifles or expanding background checks. The lawmaker was asked by reporters on July 12 whether Republicans would
[ad_1] I have been Americanized in many ways, but I am still uncomfortable with the idea of owning a gun even after living in the USA for more than fifty years. The recent explosive surge in mass shootings and other gun-related violence in this country has prompted me to express my thoughts. I have been
[ad_1] On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed another anti-gun bill into law, Assembly Bill 1594. Introduced by Assembly Member Phil Ting (D-19), AB 1594 creates a private right of action against firearm industry members for failure to implement “reasonable” controls. This intentionally vague term can subject the industry to crippling lawsuits regardless of whether there is any actual violation of law, and therefore
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Steve Dettelbach, a former top federal prosecutor, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, boosting the agency as the country struggles with rising gun violence. Dettelbach was confirmed by a 48-46 vote that split mostly along party lines; Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Rob
[ad_1] advertisement The six high priests of the Roberts Court made their intentions to destroy precedent abundantly clear in three recent bombshell decisions. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, they overturned Roe v. Wade and wiped out women’s rights of reproductive free choice. In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, they struck
[ad_1] MIDLAND — Ann Manary supports the regulation of assault weapons, while Bill G. Schuette is advocating for “red tape” to halt. “There are things that we can do and that we need to do,” she said, in a reply to a question of what she would support in terms of gun laws. “We need
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday narrowly confirmed Steven M. Dettelbach to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, giving the agency responsible for marshaling the federal response to gun violence its first permanent leader in seven years. Mr. Dettelbach, a former federal prosecutor from Ohio, was confirmed by a 48-to-46 vote.
[ad_1] The day after four people were shot within an evening in Gary, only two Lake County Council members agreed Tuesday to join an ad-hoc committee to address gun violence. Councilman Charlie Brown, D-Gary, and Councilwoman Christine Cid, D-East Chicago, agreed to be members of the ad-hoc committee to look into what the seven-member council
[ad_1] Tonight, the Winchester City Council will consider O2022-23, to repeal a restriction on carrying firearms at public events. Last year, the City Council passed an ordinance to ban firearms in certain public places. In it, was a prohibition on carrying firearms at permitted events and events that “would otherwise require a permit,” making it
[ad_1] Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper unsurprisingly vetoed House Bill 49, which would have ensured that law-abiding citizens who inadvertently let their carry permit expire could apply for a new one without as much time and expense. The Senate previously pulled it from committee and promptly passed it on the floor less than two weeks prior.
[ad_1] Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), the lead Republican negotiator of a gun safety bill that President Biden signed into law last month, is shutting the door on additional negotiations on other proposals to limit the availability of assault weapons or expand background checks. Cornyn, who has taken some fire from the right because of
[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment The Senate is expected to confirm Steve Dettelbach, a former top federal prosecutor, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a vote that would boost the agency as the country struggles with rising gun violence. A vote is expected Tuesday afternoon. The ATF, which is tasked
[ad_1] During a South Lawn celebration of bipartisan firearm policy legislation that President Joe Biden signed last month, a father stood up shouting and called out to the White House “do more” to curb gun crime to which Biden said, “Sit down! You’ll hear what I have to say.” Manual Oliver, a father whose 17-year-old
[ad_1] Minneapolis residents Jess and John Pentz — a couple who’ve been married for 17 years — were traveling through Hayward, Wisconsin, over the Fourth of July weekend when Jess realized she’d forgotten to bring her birth control pills. They pulled into the local Hayward Walgreens pharmacy, where Jess picked up a box of condoms from
[ad_1] Peter Rice | Guest Columnist For the sake of transparency, I should declare that I am a card carrying, lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. More on my relationship and the NRA organization later on in this letter. Looking back over the last few weeks, a sensible individual, interested in gun safety and responsible ownership
[ad_1] Rein in influence and power of CourtI find the sudden direction of the Supreme Court disturbing.The Court’s dismissal of previous judicial decisions on women’s health, environment, gun violence and separation of church and state reveals an astonishing arrogance and ignorance of critical situations facing people and country.I hope something can be done to limit
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By EMILY SAWAKED STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY Prep Charter School located on t. Ann’s Avenue in the South Bronx begin a march from their school on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month and in memory of their school friend, Angellyh Yambo, 16, who was fatally shot in April, along
[ad_1] MIDLAND — Private-public partnerships are one of the recently proposed solutions to address gun violence in the 35th State Senate race. Republican candidate Christian Velasquez discussed this issue, among several others, Monday at a primary election forum held by the Midland Area League of Voters. “The government can talk about it, but we really
[ad_1] Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says she backs President Joe Biden’s call to renew a federal ban on assault weapons. Preckwinkle spoke to WTTW News following Biden’s White House celebration of the passage of a federal gun safety law that was attended by elected officials, gun control advocates, gun violence survivors and the
[ad_1] Joe Biden was heckled as he called for further action on gun safety laws, including a full ban on assault weapons. The President spoke to a crowd of hundreds of lawmakers, advocates, as well as relatives of gun violence victims at the White House. The President marked the passage and signing of the Bipartisan
[ad_1] (The Center Square) – A new California law that limits firearm marketing to minors is facing legal challenges from sporting associations and gun rights groups – representing what could be the first of several legal challenges brought against new gun laws in the state. A group of guns rights organizations and shooting sports associations
[ad_1] Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to require gun owners to show “a good and substantial reason” to carry a concealed weapon, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) has lifted those restrictions for Marylanders [“Citing court decision, Hogan orders relaxation of concealed-carry rules,” Metro, July 6]. Our communities already are
[ad_1] President Joe Biden on Monday said he wants to implement a new ban on “assault weapons” as he touted the Safer Communities Act at the White House. “We’re living in a country awash in weapons of war,” Biden said, apparently referring to AR-15-style rifles. “What is the rationale for these weapons outside war zones?”
[ad_1] Uvalde pediatrician Roy Guerrero, speaking at a bill signing ceremony at the White House on Monday for the first major gun safety legislation in three decades, said he still sees children daily with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety that’s turned to depression. “I spend half my days convincing kids that no one is coming
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[ad_1] President Biden on Monday capped off a celebration of a recently passed bipartisan gun safety law with a call to take further action, including a ban on assault weapons. Biden spoke to a crowd of hundreds of lawmakers, advocates and relatives of gun violence victims on the South Lawn of the White House to
[ad_1] On prayer in public Read the first eight verses of the sixth chapter of Matthew, then look at some of the iconic photos of the football coach at the center of the recent SCOTUS decision that feature the 50-yard line, Supreme Court building and U.S. Capitol. What conclusion does that lead to? RUSS LEMOND
[ad_1] In maneuvers highly reminiscent of the frantic enactment of the “SAFE” Act in 2013, “rushed to a vote only hours after it was printed,” Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s latest gun control bill into law on the same day the lengthy bill text was made publicly available. Legislators in the Empire State passed