Public Safety
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…
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…
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…
