Gun

Hawaii’s High Court Upholds Hawaiian Spirit Law, Rejects US Supreme Court’s Stance on Gun Rights

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii’s highest court has made a significant ruling, asserting that individuals can be prosecuted for carrying firearms in public without a permit. The landmark decision appears to be a rebuke to the US Supreme Court, which has recently shown favor towards expanding gun rights. The case that led to this ruling involved Christopher Wilson, who was found to be in possession of an unregistered, loaded pistol in public. Wilson had initially requested that the weapons possession charges be dismissed, claiming that they violated his right to bear arms under … Read more

Michigan Implements Stricter Gun Safety Laws to Protect Children

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DETROIT, Michigan – In an effort to improve gun safety and reduce the risk of accidents or harm to children, new laws will go into effect in Michigan on February 13th. These laws mandate that firearms be unloaded and locked with a trigger-locking mechanism or stored in a locked container whenever a child may be present. To support gun owners in complying with the law, the state police are making free locks available at their posts. Aside from the requirement for safely secured firearms, Michigan is also implementing red flag laws and expanding background checks. … Read more

Michigan’s New Gun Laws Focus on Safe Storage to Prevent Tragedies

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MID-MICHIGAN, February 7 — Michigan will implement new gun laws next week, addressing issues such as safe storage and firearm accessibility. These laws mandate universal background checks for all gun transfers and sales, the ability to issue extreme risk protection orders, and the establishment of new regulations for safe storage. In particular, the focus of a recent virtual event was on the importance of safe storage laws. During the event, Jon Gold, a member of Giffords Gun Owners for Safety and a firearms instructor for 25 years, emphasized the potential risks of leaving loaded weapons … Read more

Michigan Gun Laws Set to Change: One Year After MSU Shooting, New Measures Aim to Enhance Public Safety

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Lansing, Michigan – On the one-year anniversary of the Michigan State University (MSU) shooting, new gun laws are set to take effect in the state. These laws, aimed at enhancing public safety, have raised debate among citizens and lawmakers alike. The Michigan legislation, signed into law earlier this year, includes several changes to existing gun regulations. One of the key provisions is the ability of individuals with concealed carry permits to bring firearms into gun-free zones. This includes schools, churches, and other previously restricted areas. Supporters argue that this change will better enable citizens to … Read more