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Virginia Judge Strikes Down New Universal Gun Background Check Law
A Virginia judge has invalidated a Democratic backed gun control measure that would have expanded background check requirements for private firearm sales, marking the latest legal setback in the state’s ongoing battle over gun regulations. The ruling blocks enforcement of a law that required the Virginia State Police to conduct criminal history background checks for…
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Marijuana Users Can Be Barred From Owning Guns
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case that brings together two powerful forces reshaping American law: expanded gun rights and the growing legalization of marijuana. At issue is whether a federal statute that prohibits regular users of illegal drugs from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment. The law, which applies to all…
Florida Requires Background Check Disclosure in Job Listings for Care and Education Roles
Florida employers that work with children and vulnerable adults are now required to add a new layer of transparency to their hiring process. Under a law signed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis, certain organizations must include a link to a state managed background screening resource in job postings for positions that require advanced criminal…
Trump Administration Releases Sealed FBI Records on Martin Luther King Jr., Drawing Family Opposition
The Trump administration on Monday made public over 240,000 pages of previously sealed FBI records related to the surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite strong objections from his surviving children and civil rights organizations. The documents, collected during the 1960s and officially sealed in 1977, were unsealed early after a court order requested…
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Restrictions on Untraceable Firearms
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday to uphold federal regulations targeting so-called “ghost guns,” a category of untraceable firearms that can be assembled at home. In a 7-2 decision, the justices found that the regulation aligns with the 1968 Gun Control Act, overturning a lower court’s ruling that had challenged the federal agency’s authority…
Sweden Moves to Tighten Gun Laws Following Deadly School Shooting
Sweden’s government is planning to strengthen gun regulations after a mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro left ten people dead, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history. The shooting occurred on Tuesday at Campus Risbergska, where a 35-year-old Swedish man, identified by local media as Rickard Andersson, allegedly…
Senate Scrutinizes Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination Amid Concerns Over Past Conduct
Senate Democrats are raising concerns over the nomination of Kash Patel as the next FBI director, citing past actions and statements that have drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle. Patel, a longtime Trump ally, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, where his previous government roles and…
New Jersey Leads Coalition to Defend Federal Gun Safety Rules as Trump Administration Threatens Reversal
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has taken the lead in a coalition of over a dozen states to safeguard critical federal firearm safety measures that could be rolled back under the incoming Trump administration. The state coalition has stepped in to protect two major policies implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,…
Latest Report on U.S. Gun Trafficking Exposes Alarming Trends, Proposes Key Policy Changes
The Justice Department has released the final volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), concluding a historic multi-year study by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on how firearms flow into illegal markets. The report, titled Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms, marks the most comprehensive analysis of gun trafficking…
GOP Senators Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Amid Background Check Disagreements
As President-elect Donald Trump’s administration prepares for its official start, Republican lawmakers are urging an expedited confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees. Texas Senator John Cornyn voiced strong support for Trump’s team and expressed frustration with delays, calling for the FBI to work “around the clock” to complete background checks for the nominees. Cornyn, a…
Federal Agent Files Lawsuit After Gun Purchase Denial
Edmund J. Susman Jr., a seasoned federal agent tasked with protecting diplomats and investigating terrorist threats, finds himself in an unexpected legal battle. Despite holding a top-secret security clearance and years of distinguished service, Susman has been prohibited from purchasing firearms due to a nearly decade-old voluntary mental health evaluation—a ban he says violates his…
Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Biden Administration’s New Gun Background Check Rule
A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary block on a new rule from the Biden administration that mandates background checks for gun sellers at gun shows and online. This decision follows a lawsuit initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other gun rights advocates. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk granted a preliminary injunction…
Tennessee House Passes Controversial School Gun Bill Amidst Public Outcry
In a contentious session, Tennessee House Republicans approved a bill allowing certain school staff to carry concealed handguns, sparking public outrage and protests. If signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, the bill would represent a significant expansion of gun access in the state, overshadowing concerns raised in the wake of the previous year’s…
America’s Shifting Gun Ownership Landscape: 2023 Gun Buying Trends
A recent poll by NBC News showed that an increasing number of American households are now armed. This surge in gun ownership, as highlighted by the new data, is a significant development reflecting multiple trends in American society. The poll results, showcasing a 10-point increase in gun ownership over a decade, have sparked considerable attention.…
Firearm Background Checks Declines by 8.2% in September 2023
September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks.
Debunking the False Claim of 500,000 Pedophiles Removed from Background Check Database Under Obama
In a recent Instagram post, a concerning claim suggested that former President Barack Obama ordered the removal of 500,000 pedophiles from a background check database. However, our investigation reveals that this assertion is false. The post included a screenshot of a 2018 article from The People’s Voice, authored by Sean Adl-Tabatabai, known for running misinformation…
NICS Data Integrity Act Aims to Ensure All FBI Gun Background Checks Are Completed
In a bid to bolster gun safety measures, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Jimmy Panetta, both Democrats from California, have introduced the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act. This new bill aims to address a major flaw in the current system, where the FBI is unable to finalize background checks within…
Kansas Residents Calling For Stricter Gun Laws Following Shooting Of Who Rang The Wrong Doorbell
On Tuesday morning, a group of Staley High School students demonstrated their support for their fellow student Ralph Yarl, who had been shot by a homeowner in Kansas City. Andrew D. Lester, the man accused of shooting Ralph, turned himself in later that day, having been charged with assault in the first degree and armed…
Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Permit-less Carry Bill Into Law, Effective July 1st
In a move that has sparked both fervent support and ardent opposition, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law HB 543, which grants Floridians the right to carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a permit. This new legislation has shaken the foundation of Florida’s gun laws, as it eliminates the previous requirements of background screening…
Nashville School Shooter Purchased Guns Legally Despite Mental Issues
The horrifying Nashville school shooting that shook the nation’s core involved a 28-year-old transgender artist, Audrey Hale, who had previously attended the school and legally acquired seven firearms from five different local gun stores, unbeknownst to her family. The purchases were made despite severe emotional issues, necessitating medical attention. During a news briefing on Tuesday,…

Virginia Judge Strikes Down New Universal Gun Background Check Law

Supreme Court Weighs Whether Marijuana Users Can Be Barred From Owning Guns

Florida Requires Background Check Disclosure in Job Listings for Care and Education Roles

Trump Administration Releases Sealed FBI Records on Martin Luther King Jr., Drawing Family Opposition

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Restrictions on Untraceable Firearms

Sweden Moves to Tighten Gun Laws Following Deadly School Shooting

Senate Scrutinizes Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination Amid Concerns Over Past Conduct

New Jersey Leads Coalition to Defend Federal Gun Safety Rules as Trump Administration Threatens Reversal

Latest Report on U.S. Gun Trafficking Exposes Alarming Trends, Proposes Key Policy Changes

GOP Senators Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Amid Background Check Disagreements

Federal Agent Files Lawsuit After Gun Purchase Denial

Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Biden Administration’s New Gun Background Check Rule

Tennessee House Passes Controversial School Gun Bill Amidst Public Outcry

Firearm Background Checks Declines by 8.2% in September 2023

Debunking the False Claim of 500,000 Pedophiles Removed from Background Check Database Under Obama

NICS Data Integrity Act Aims to Ensure All FBI Gun Background Checks Are Completed

Kansas Residents Calling For Stricter Gun Laws Following Shooting Of Who Rang The Wrong Doorbell

Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Permit-less Carry Bill Into Law, Effective July 1st

Nashville School Shooter Purchased Guns Legally Despite Mental Issues

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