Gun

Rising Use of Red Flag Laws Aims to Shield At-Risk Gun Owners and Enhance Safety

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Across the United States, an increasing number of states are deploying red flag laws as a proactive approach to prevent gun violence. These laws, officially known as extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a danger to themselves or others. This measure, rooted in the aim to enhance public safety, also functions as a tool to intervene during mental health crises, potentially averting tragedies before they occur. Traditionally, these laws have been used to address risks of harm to others, but there is a growing recognition … 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

Massachusetts High Court Upholds Revised Gun Laws for Nonresidents, Aligning With Supreme Court Standards

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BOSTON — Massachusetts has been at the epicenter of a significant judicial review concerning the rights of nonresidents to carry firearms through the state. Recent rulings by the state’s highest court clarify the constitutionality of past and current firearm laws, especially in light of pivotal federal court decisions. On Tuesday, the Supreme Judicial Court delivered verdicts in two cases that addressed the legality of nonresident gun possession under the Bay State’s laws. These rulings highlighted changes following the influential U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, which … Read more

Governor DeSantis Pushes to End ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws, Advocates for Increased Involuntary Commitments Instead

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has sparked controversy with his call to repeal the state’s “red flag” laws, which were implemented to prevent individuals deemed dangerous by courts from possessing firearms. These laws, enacted during Rick Scott’s tenure as governor following the tragic mass shooting at a Parkland high school in February 2018, are now criticized by DeSantis as violations of due process. According to DeSantis, the red flag laws reverse the burden of proof, placing it on the individual to demonstrate they are not a threat, rather than on the government. This … Read more