Gun

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

Concerned Maine Residents Await Sensible Gun Laws to Ensure Public Safety

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West Bath, Maine – On the opening day of the 2024 legislative session in Maine, a concerned citizen, Kristen Hanley, along with her two sons, stood outside the State House waiting for the session to begin. Their purpose was clear – to urge state leaders to implement sensible gun laws that would protect Mainers from future tragedies like the Lewiston shooting. Hanley emphasized the need for legislation as there are no metal detectors to ensure their safety at work or school, making the law their only form of protection. Despite their efforts, the Maine Legislature … Read more

Maine Judiciary Committee Grapples with Gun Safety Legislation in Emotional Testimony

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AUGUSTA, Maine — The Judiciary Committee in Augusta, Maine, heard extensive testimony on Tuesday regarding two newly proposed gun safety bills. Supporters and opponents of the legislation shared their perspectives during the hours-long hearing. One of the bills, LD 2086, aims to address gun trafficking by removing forfeited or abandoned firearms from circulation. The legislation also seeks to prevent the resale of firearms for criminal purposes. Senator Anne Carny, the sponsor of the bill, stated that it would update the state’s definition of “machine gun” and grant law enforcement jurisdiction over firearms equipped with devices … Read more

Louisiana’s New Crime Laws: Longer Prison Sentences, Permitless Gun Carry, and Resumed Executions

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has signed a series of bills that will significantly impact the state’s criminal justice system. These bills include measures to lengthen prison sentences, allow citizens to carry guns without a permit, and introduce alternative execution methods such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas for lethal injections. The signing ceremony took place at the state capital building in Baton Rouge. Governor Landry, who previously served as Louisiana’s attorney general, emphasized that these new laws were a response to the concerns of victims of violent crimes. By … Read more