Advocates

Maine Gun Owner Advocates for Responsible Gun Legislation to Promote Safety and Prevent Tragedies

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Stockton Springs, Maine – As a gun owner and hunter, Brian Sterner supports further safe gun legislation in Maine. He believes that these laws, which aim to reduce gun usage in cases of suicide, domestic violence, mass shootings, and other crimes, are not a threat. Sterner also criticizes the unfounded fear among responsible gun owners that such legislation will lead to the eventual elimination of gun ownership. He argues that this fear is propagated by gun manufacturers and groups like the NRA. One specific measure that Sterner supports is the 72-hour rule, which imposes a … Read more

Gun Rights Advocates Push for Overturning Delaware’s Semiautomatic Firearms Ban in Federal Appeals Court

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gun rights groups are urging a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s refusal to halt enforcement of Delaware laws banning certain semiautomatic firearms and restricting the size of firearm magazines. The appeals court heard arguments on Monday regarding the laws that were enacted in 2022, which ban the sale of several types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, and limit magazine capacity to 17 rounds. Opponents argue that these laws violate Delawareans’ constitutional right to bear arms. Lawyers representing gun rights groups made their case on Monday, seeking to overturn a judge’s … Read more

Oregon Public Records Advocates Defeat Attempt to Create Broad Taxpayer Information Exemption

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Portland, Oregon – Public records advocates in Oregon have successfully campaigned against legislation that would have created a new exemption to state transparency laws, potentially limiting access to important taxpayer information. House Bill 4031 contained a provision that sought to prevent local governments from disclosing any taxpayer information they possess. The proposed exemption, which faced strong opposition from advocates, raised concerns about the potential impact on government accountability and transparency. Critics argued that the provision would have created significant barriers for journalists, researchers, and the public in accessing vital information. The victory for public records … Read more

Gun Control Advocates Rally at Minnesota State Capitol in Support of Stricter Firearm Regulations

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A rally is scheduled to take place at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon in support of stricter gun laws. This comes in response to the recent fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter paramedic in Burnsville, which spurred the introduction of proposed legislation two weeks ago. The rally aims to garner support for two bills that advocates hope will become law. One of the bills proposes a requirement for gun owners to store their guns and ammunition separately. However, opponents argue that this requirement is illogical and prevents … Read more