#gun-control

#gun-control

There are common sense solutions, things done to protect children in schools and churches and to the taking away the constitutional rights of American citizens. This isn't a time to politicize these issues. We mourn for the families and community that's affected. I'm sure you guys saw the father's remarks yesterday for that little boy who was lost, Fletcher Merkel. Such a heart wrenching thing for all of us.

Linsley said content advertising firearms for sale on Instagram is allowed if posted by 'brick-and-motor and online retailers,' but visibility of those posts is restricted for minors, under Meta's advertising policies from the end of 2021 to October 2022.

Witnesses reported that moments before the shooting, Childs and St. Louis were captured on surveillance video arguing inside the Taste of the City Lounge, indicating escalating tensions within the establishment.

Community leaders in Washington, D.C. criticize President Trump's approach to crime, emphasizing the need for focused solutions rather than political agendas. Lamont Mitchell highlights that neighborhoods deserve safety and thoughtful strategies rather than being pawns in political games.

New York has some of the toughest firearm restrictions in the country. Open carry of handguns is banned statewide, and the state doesn't issue licenses for it.

The NYPD has removed 3,000 firearms from city streets, with 22,700 total seizures since Mayor Eric Adams took office, marking a significant effort in gun control.

Stand-your-ground laws, effective in over half of U.S. states, are linked to increased homicide rates, racial outcomes disparity, and greater public costs.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California's law requiring background checks for bullet purchases is unconstitutional, violating the Second Amendment.

"The right to keep and bear arms incorporates the right to operate them, which requires ammunition," the judge wrote.

As of July, Tennessee local officials can face felony charges for adopting sanctuary policies that hinder communication with federal immigration authorities, drawing concerns over free speech.

The Swedish government has agreed to ban AR-15 semiautomatic rifles for hunting, requiring current owners to reapply for licenses or trade them in.

Police stated that during an altercation involving five juveniles, a 14-year-old shot a 17-year-old multiple times, also injuring himself in the process.

In other jurisdictions, "controlled delivery" can mean that weapons are supplied to suspects by undercover officers. This raises serious questions about police methods in the Fitzgerald case.

According to police officials, Ronald Gainer Jr. exited an apartment holding a handgun when officers responded to a reported shooting, leading to the fatal confrontation.

In 2011, Jenkins began accepting campaign contributions in exchange for naming the contributors as auxiliary sheriff deputies, giving them the ability to conceal carry and evade traffic tickets.

I don't like it, but I think it's necessary,

On social media, some of Tyson's liberal fans interpret the shooting range photo as him edging towards conservatism, whereas he traditionally opposes gun violence and conservatism.

In North Carolina, background checks for weapons may involve sensitive medical information that appears unrelated to gun acquisitions, such as treatment for STIs or past abortions.

The assault weapons ban was a vital tool in the struggle to reduce gun violence and mass shootings. It saved lives.

Michael Tatum, a 35-year-old Oakland man, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon.

The billboard, advertising the Mete MC9 handgun, raises legal questions under Oakland's municipal ordinance requiring firearm advertisement permits and is seen as controversial in a city plagued by gun violence.