Firearms

Beware the Law: Ross County Grand Jury Warns Against Carrying Firearms and Pinging Cell Phones in Chillicothe, Ohio

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A recent grand jury in Ross County, Ohio, has underlined the importance of adhering to gun laws and being cautious about cell phone usage within the county. The jury’s deliberations, which took place on February 16, addressed the consequences of bringing firearms into Ohio and the potential risks associated with being tracked through one’s cell phone in Chillicothe. The grand jury’s decision begs individuals to consider the legal and ethical implications of bringing guns into Ohio. As a state with its own specific regulations regarding firearms, Ohio serves as a reminder for … Read more

Victims and Survivors Seek Justice: Lawsuit Filed Against River City Firearms After Old National Bank Shooting Tragedy

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The family of the victims and survivors of a shooting incident at Old National Bank has filed a lawsuit against River City Firearms, accusing the firearms retailer of negligence. The incident took place in Indiana, where the family alleges that the defendant’s failure to exercise reasonable care contributed to the shooting. The lawsuit claims that River City Firearms should have known that the buyer of the gun used in the shooting had previously been adjudicated as a mental defective. According to the family, this information would have been readily available to the … Read more

Franklin Resident Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Violating Federal Firearms Law

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Franklin, Pennsylvania – A Franklin resident has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating federal firearms law. Philip John Dechant, a 40-year-old convicted felon, was found guilty of owning multiple firearms around April 2020, in violation of the law that prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported that Dechant’s sentence was handed down on January 18. The investigation leading to his prosecution was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under federal law, it is illegal … Read more

Federal Judge Declares Ban on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional, Citing Expanded Gun Rights

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Tampa, Florida – A federal judge in Florida has deemed a U.S. law prohibiting firearms in post offices to be unconstitutional, marking another court decision that questions the validity of gun restrictions. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, appointed by former President Trump, cited the 2022 Supreme Court ruling “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen,” which expanded gun rights by recognizing an individual’s right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense. Judge Mizelle shared her decision while presiding over the case of Emmanuel Ayala, a U.S. Postal Service truck driver charged … Read more