Semiautomatic

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

Haverhill Man Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Possession of Loaded Semiautomatic Pistol and Ammunition

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Boston, Massachusetts – A 37-year-old man from Haverhill was apprehended on Thursday for unlawful possession of a semiautomatic pistol and ammunition, despite having a prior felony conviction. Rashad Diggs, also known as “Summers,” was charged by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. After appearing in federal court in Boston, he is now being detained until his scheduled hearing. The indictment reveals that in December 2022, in Revere, Diggs was found with a semiautomatic pistol that had a serial number intentionally removed. The firearm was loaded with … Read more