Ammunition

Revelations in Court: Alec Baldwin Not Alone in ‘Rust’ Live Ammunition Incident, Trial Uncovers

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SANTA FE, N.M. — In a tense courtroom scene on Thursday, attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin revealed that their client wasn’t singular in having live ammunition unknowingly during the filming of the Western movie “Rust.” This revelation came on the second day of a trial probing a fatal shooting on set, wherein Baldwin, while filming, discharged a firearm resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The defense’s argument pivoted on the indication that safety breaches involving firearms were systemic throughout the production, suggesting a broader issue of mismanagement rather than isolated negligence on Baldwin’s … Read more

Federal Judge Rules California’s Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

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SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in San Diego has ruled that California’s law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, as it violates the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez argued that the background checks have “no historical pedigree” and treat all citizens as if they have no right to buy ammunition. The judge, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, also criticized California’s handling of the more than 1 million annual background checks, deeming the 11% rejection rate to be too high. … Read more

Haverhill Man Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Possession of Loaded Semiautomatic Pistol and Ammunition

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Boston, Massachusetts – A 37-year-old man from Haverhill was apprehended on Thursday for unlawful possession of a semiautomatic pistol and ammunition, despite having a prior felony conviction. Rashad Diggs, also known as “Summers,” was charged by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. After appearing in federal court in Boston, he is now being detained until his scheduled hearing. The indictment reveals that in December 2022, in Revere, Diggs was found with a semiautomatic pistol that had a serial number intentionally removed. The firearm was loaded with … Read more

Frederick Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession – Ammunition, Cash, and Cocaine Seized

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FREDERICK, Md. – A Frederick man has been indicted by the Frederick County Grand Jury for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and distribution in the county. Keith Lamar Wright, 41, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of cocaine. According to Frederick Police, authorities collaborated with the State’s Attorney’s Office last year to obtain a search and seizure warrant for Wright’s apartment. On November 21, 2023, officers from the Special Response Team and Tactical Investigations Unit executed the warrant and discovered suspected cocaine and heroin, a .380-millimeter handgun, ammunition, … Read more