Firearms

Colorado Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of ‘Red Flag’ Laws After Mentally Unfit Suspect Re-Offends with Returned Firearms

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Denver, CO — In the wake of a disturbing shooting incident in Aurora, Colorado last June, where three individuals were wounded, State Rep. Judy Amabile is advocating for an expansion of state measures that could prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. This proposal follows revelations surrounding the shooter, who had previously been deemed mentally unfit to stand trial for a similar offense in 2018, yet was able to reclaim his firearms which were later used in the Aurora shooting. The proposed legislative changes would enhance Colorado’s “red flag” law, which was enacted in 2020. Currently, … Read more

Multiple State Authorities Nab Felon for Illegal Firearms Possession in Ohio County

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A 29-year-old Ohio County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Christopher Saunders was apprehended last December by deputies, who discovered that he had active warrants in Indiana, Florida, and Ohio. Department of Justice officials have revealed that Saunders was found to be in possession of multiple firearms, including a Taurus .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol, a Hermann Weihrauch .32-caliber revolver, and a Companhia Braziliera de Cartuchos .410-gauge single-shot break-action shotgun, along with ammunition. However, Saunders’ criminal history, which includes prior convictions for … 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

Democrats Propose Empowering Kansas City to Regulate Firearms in Wake of Tragic Mass Shooting

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Kansas City, Missouri – In the wake of a recent mass shooting that left four people dead and five injured, Democratic lawmakers are calling for stricter gun regulations and increased local control over gun laws in Kansas City. The shooting, which occurred at a popular entertainment district, has reignited the debate over gun control and the balance between state and local authority. Under current state law in Missouri, the state legislature has the power to override local gun ordinances, and Kansas City officials have expressed frustration over their inability to pass stricter regulations in response … Read more