Gun

Students Rally at Iowa State Capitol, Demanding Stronger Gun Laws After Fatal School Shooting

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The halls of the Iowa State Capitol Building echoed with chants on Monday as hundreds of high school students from across the state gathered in the rotunda to demand stronger gun laws. This protest came just days after a fatal shooting that took place in Perry, Iowa, on January 4th, resulting in the death of sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and the injury of five others, including Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. The students, representing approximately 12 to 15 high schools in Des Moines, held signs with messages such as “Are we … Read more

New California Law Raises Questions about Gun Safety and Second Amendment Rights

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – California gun owners are facing new restrictions on carrying firearms into various public spaces, including amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, and public parks. These restrictions, which took effect this week, are now being contested in the courts. A federal appeals court recently lifted a temporary hold placed on the law, allowing it to proceed for the time being. The law has sparked debate over the interpretation and application of the Second Amendment. U.S. district judge described the law as “repugnant to the Second Amendment,” while gun owners argue that the extensive … Read more

Frederick Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession – Ammunition, Cash, and Cocaine Seized

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FREDERICK, Md. – A Frederick man has been indicted by the Frederick County Grand Jury for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and distribution in the county. Keith Lamar Wright, 41, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of cocaine. According to Frederick Police, authorities collaborated with the State’s Attorney’s Office last year to obtain a search and seizure warrant for Wright’s apartment. On November 21, 2023, officers from the Special Response Team and Tactical Investigations Unit executed the warrant and discovered suspected cocaine and heroin, a .380-millimeter handgun, ammunition, … Read more

California’s Gun Carrying Law Blocked Again by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: Public Spaces Still Free for Firearm Holders

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SACRAMENTO, California – A California law that would have prohibited residents from carrying firearms in most public spaces has been temporarily blocked by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled against the decision made last week to allow the law to go into effect in 2024. The law, known as SB2 and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, aimed to ban Californians from carrying guns in 26 types of public places including parks, sports stadiums, hospitals, and houses of worship. It also introduced new guidelines for obtaining a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more