Gun

Man Facing Charges After 6-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shoots Himself with Unsecured Gun

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A Hollywood man is facing charges after his 6-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the arm on New Year’s Day. According to court records, the incident occurred at the apartment of Travyonne Martin, located on Pierce Street. Martin was arrested on charges of child neglect causing great bodily harm and allowing a minor access to a weapon. The police received a call around 10:15 p.m. from a concerned neighbor reporting that Martin was banging on their door and appeared to be injured. Martin, along with his girlfriend and son, quickly left the … Read more

California Gun Owners Face Legal Battle Over New Law Restricting Carry in Public Places

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Los Angeles, California – Gun owners in California are now prohibited from carrying firearms into various public places, such as amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, banks, and public parks, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. This comes as a new law recently went into effect in the state, but its legitimacy is currently being challenged in the courts. Last month, a U.S. district judge blocked the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” However, a federal appeals court has temporarily lifted this block, allowing the law to proceed for the time … Read more

New Mexico’s Battle Against Gun Violence Demands Stronger Measures, Giffords Law Center Reports

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Gun violence remains a pressing issue in New Mexico and continues to demand attention. Despite the implementation of a controversial public health order in September of last year, which made progress in the fight against gun violence, the state has received a mere C+ grade on the Giffords Law Center’s Gun Law Scorecard. According to the Giffords Law Center, New Mexico has implemented certain measures to prevent gun crimes. These include universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, domestic violence gun laws, and the passage of a new child access prevention … Read more

Rapid Wave of Gun Laws Sweeps Across the Nation in 2024

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Gun laws have seen significant changes across the United States in 2024, with dozens of new laws being implemented. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that over 20 bills related to firearm regulations were signed into law in 2021 and 2022. These new laws aim to address concerns about public safety and responsible gun ownership. One of the key changes includes blocking individuals with concealed carry permits from bringing firearms into sensitive locations such as churches, bars, and parks. This measure seeks to minimize the risks associated with the presence of … Read more