Gun

Minnesota Raises Gun Safety Standards, Ranks 14th in the Nation

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St. Paul, Minnesota has made significant progress in gun safety laws, now ranking 14th in the nation, according to the non-profit organization Everytown for Gun Safety. This improvement comes as a result of the approval of two gun safety policies by state lawmakers. The first policy mandates background checks on all gun sales, while the second, known as the red flag law, allows family members to petition the court for the removal of guns from individuals deemed to pose a danger to themselves or others. Susie Kaufman, representative of Minnesota Moms Demand Action, emphasizes the … Read more

California Senators Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Red Flag Gun Laws and Prevent Access to Firearms by Potential Threats

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San Diego, California – Two California senators recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening red flag gun laws. These laws allow individuals to petition a court to confiscate firearms from someone they believe poses a potential threat to themselves or others, often a family member or the police. Under red flag gun laws in states like California, community members must first file a petition in court to initiate the process of confiscating firearms from an individual of concern. A judge then reviews the petition and decides whether to grant or deny the request, which includes removing … Read more

Study Shows Strong Gun Control Laws Like California and New York Could Save Nearly 300,000 Lives in the Next Decade

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According to a recent study by Everytown for Gun Safety, nearly 300,000 lives could be saved from the nation’s wave of gun violence over the next decade if every US state enacted gun control laws similar to those in California and New York. This study provides the first estimate that offers insight into the potential life-saving impact of stronger gun laws across the country. The study ranks the 50 states based on the strength of their gun laws in 2023 compared to their gun death rates. California and New York emerged as the top-ranking states … Read more

Police Officers Deemed Justified in Shooting and Killing Man near Salem after Threatening Neighbors and Firing Gun

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SALEM, Oregon – Three police officers have been found justified in shooting and killing a man near Salem after he fired a gun near neighbors’ homes and threatened to kill everyone around him. The incident resulted in the death of Justin Jordon. According to authorities, Jordon was involved in a confrontation with the police officers, who were called to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired. The officers arrived to find Jordon armed and making threats towards those in the vicinity. In response, they discharged their weapons, fatally injuring Jordon. The shooting occurred in … Read more