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California Appeals Court Declares Ammunition Background Check Law Unconstitutional in Landmark Ruling

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court has ruled that a California law mandating background checks for ammunition purchases infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of individuals. The decision, issued by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, marks a significant legal development in the ongoing debate over gun control in the state. The law, which took effect in 2016, required any buyer of ammunition to undergo a background check similar to those required for firearms purchases. Supporters of the measure argued that it aimed to reduce gun violence by ensuring that only lawful individuals … Read more

Gun Safety Advocates Gather at South Carolina State House to Demand Tightening of Background Check Laws

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Advocates for gun control assembled at the South Carolina State House on Thursday to call for the enactment of tougher laws aimed at curbing gun violence. The rally, marked by passionate speeches and poignant reminders of past tragedies, underscored a regional and national crisis that continues to provoke calls for change. Among the attendees were committed volunteers from the local chapters of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action. State lawmakers, including Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland, and Senators Deon Tedder of Charleston and Tameika Isaac Devine from Richland, also lent their … Read more

Oregon’s Measure 114 Enacts Stricter Gun Control: Caps Magazine Capacity and Enhances Background Checks

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Salem, Ore. – In a significant move to strengthen gun control, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114 in November 2022, with a narrow majority of 50.7%. This landmark decision introduces stringent regulations designed to curb gun violence, including limits on ammunition capacity and a new permit requirement for purchasing firearms. Measure 114 sets a cap on gun magazine capacity at 10 rounds, aligning Oregon with other states that have imposed similar restrictions in response to rising gun-related incidents. Proponents argue that such measures can help prevent mass shootings, where higher-capacity magazines allow attackers to fire … Read more

Federal Court Supports Maryland’s Handgun Training and Background Check Laws

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BALTIMORE — A federal court recently affirmed Maryland’s stringent laws on handgun possession, which include mandatory training and thorough background checks for prospective owners. The decision has been hailed as a victory by advocates for tighter gun control, who argue that these measures are essential for curbing gun violence and enhancing public safety. The ruling underscores a growing emphasis on the need for systematic checks and training in the gun purchasing process as a preventive measure against firearm-related incidents. In Maryland, individuals looking to purchase handguns must undergo a state-run training program, which covers the … Read more