Gun

26-Year-Old Facing Gun and Drug Charges Fatally Shot Outside Connecticut Courthouse in Alleged ‘Hit’

by

WATERBURY, Conn. – A 26-year-old man facing gun and drug charges was fatally shot outside the Waterbury Superior Court on Thursday. The victim, identified as Jarron Chapman, was leaving the courthouse when he was shot by an unknown assailant on a motorcycle who immediately fled the scene. According to court records, Chapman had three pending cases, including charges of illegal gun possession, operation of a drug factory, and misdemeanor assault. Chapman’s lawyer referred to the incident as a “hit,” although he believed it was unrelated to his client’s court cases. The police are currently searching … Read more

Florida County Considers Repealing Gun Sale Waiting Period and Background Check Requirements, Prompting Concerns of A Potential Surge in Immediate Gun Violence

by

DELAND, Fla. – The Volusia County Council in Florida unanimously voted to move forward with a plan to repeal local gun laws that require a three-day waiting period and background check for private gun sales. The ordinance will undergo further voting before it is officially repealed. The law currently applies to private sellers at gun shows held at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The proposal to lift these restrictions was put forth by District 3 Councilman Danny Robins and supported by other council members who believe that these rules infringe upon Second Amendment rights. They argue … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Judges Challenge Gun Regulations and Lethality in Maryland and Beyond

by

RICHMOND, Va. – Federal appeals court judges in Virginia have strongly opposed attempts to reverse gun regulations in Maryland and beyond. These judges expressed disbelief at the notion that any commonly used firearm can be banned, regardless of its level of danger. During a recent hearing, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, an Army veteran from the 1960s and appointed by President Ronald Reagan, shared his own experience of firing an M16 rifle. He vividly described the devastating impact of the weapon, stating that when the bullets hit a human target, it splintered them into multiple … Read more

Maine Gun Owner Advocates for Responsible Gun Legislation to Promote Safety and Prevent Tragedies

by

Stockton Springs, Maine – As a gun owner and hunter, Brian Sterner supports further safe gun legislation in Maine. He believes that these laws, which aim to reduce gun usage in cases of suicide, domestic violence, mass shootings, and other crimes, are not a threat. Sterner also criticizes the unfounded fear among responsible gun owners that such legislation will lead to the eventual elimination of gun ownership. He argues that this fear is propagated by gun manufacturers and groups like the NRA. One specific measure that Sterner supports is the 72-hour rule, which imposes a … Read more