Firearms

Massachusetts Faces 2026 Ballot Showdown as Gun Rights Groups Mobilize Against Tightened Firearms Laws

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BOSTON, Mass. — Massachusetts gun rights groups have amassed over 90,000 signatures aiming to challenge a 2024 legislation enhancing the state’s stringent gun laws, setting the stage for a potential repeal on the 2026 ballot. Opponents of the law argue it infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens without tackling crime effectively, while supporters believe these measures are crucial for public safety. The 2024 legislation introduces multiple stringent provisions, including a ban on ghost guns, mandatory live-fire training for licensing, extended red flag laws allowing healthcare professionals to request firearm removals, and stricter regulations on … Read more

Australian Gun Owners Left in Limbo as Strict New Firearms Laws Approach

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Albany, Australia — As Western Australia prepares to enact some of the nation’s most stringent gun laws on March 31, numerous firearms owners express uncertainty and frustration over critical unclarified details of the new regulations. These laws, among the strictest in Australia, introduce tighter licensing restrictions and limits on the number of guns one can own, along with several other new statutes. However, with just days until the laws are implemented, gun owners like Matt Begutter, who runs Ray’s Firearms and Archery, are voicing concerns over incomplete guidance from authorities, especially regarding the newly required … Read more

Hartford Man Faces Federal Charges for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

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Hartford, CT — A Hartford resident was formally charged by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, facing serious allegations involving narcotics distribution and unlawful possession of firearms. The man, who entered a plea of not guilty in his initial court appearance, is currently being held in custody as dictated by U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish. The charges stem from a search conducted on September 27, at the man’s residence on Haddam Street. Authorized by the court, law enforcement officers discovered significant amounts of fentanyl, phencyclidine (commonly known as PCP), and cocaine. Additionally, multiple firearms … Read more

Major Drug Bust Leads to 65-Year Sentence for Texas Man Found with Massive Drug Cache and Firearms

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Liberty County, TX – A local man, Martin Saldana, has been handed a 65-year prison sentence following a jury’s decision in a high-profile drug case that concluded on Feb. 25, 2025. The 33-year-old was also levied a $150,000 fine by the 75th District Court after being found guilty of possessing a large quantity of controlled substances with intent to distribute. The charges against Saldana stem from a June 1, 2023, law enforcement raid on his Colony Ridge home, orchestrated by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. Officials reported that Saldana resisted arrest before … Read more