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David Weiss Dons His "Let's Go Brandon" Frame - emptywheel

The prosecution aims to use Alexander Smirnov's firearms to establish evidence of bias related to his false information to the FBI.
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Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

If You Open Carry a Gun in These States, You Might End Up in Jail

Gun ownership is deeply ingrained in American culture, with significant implications for state laws and individual responsibilities.

The True Costs of America's Gun Obsession

America leads the world in gun ownership, influencing political candidates and societal debates while neglecting broader consequences beyond immediate outcomes of gun use.

Over 91% of Guns in This Northeast State Are Rifles

The U.S. has 378 million civilian-owned guns, indicating a strong culture of gun ownership and demand.

Can You Have Too Many Guns? People Here Don't Think So

Gun ownership is prevalent in the U.S., with 40% of adults living in gun households, reflecting a significant cultural aspect.

Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

If You Open Carry a Gun in These States, You Might End Up in Jail

Gun ownership is deeply ingrained in American culture, with significant implications for state laws and individual responsibilities.

The True Costs of America's Gun Obsession

America leads the world in gun ownership, influencing political candidates and societal debates while neglecting broader consequences beyond immediate outcomes of gun use.

Over 91% of Guns in This Northeast State Are Rifles

The U.S. has 378 million civilian-owned guns, indicating a strong culture of gun ownership and demand.

Can You Have Too Many Guns? People Here Don't Think So

Gun ownership is prevalent in the U.S., with 40% of adults living in gun households, reflecting a significant cultural aspect.
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#public-safety

NY AG James Takes Action to Regulate Gun Sales

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition advocating for stronger gun regulation to enhance public safety and uphold second amendment rights.

Feldman: Chicago gun ruling for trains is yet another absurd decision

A federal judge's ruling allows concealed carry of handguns on Chicago trains, challenging state power to regulate gun laws in public transport settings.

After Shooting, Texas State Fair Bans Guns. Republicans Want Them Back.

Texas State Fair has banned firearms to enhance safety after a shooting incident, facing backlash from gun rights groups and officials.

Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.

Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.

Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting concealed gun carry.

Healey to immediately implement gun control law in face of opposition

Gov. Maura Healey is implementing a gun control law early, countering efforts to suspend it by opponents.

NY AG James Takes Action to Regulate Gun Sales

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition advocating for stronger gun regulation to enhance public safety and uphold second amendment rights.

Feldman: Chicago gun ruling for trains is yet another absurd decision

A federal judge's ruling allows concealed carry of handguns on Chicago trains, challenging state power to regulate gun laws in public transport settings.

After Shooting, Texas State Fair Bans Guns. Republicans Want Them Back.

Texas State Fair has banned firearms to enhance safety after a shooting incident, facing backlash from gun rights groups and officials.

Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.

Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.

Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting concealed gun carry.

Healey to immediately implement gun control law in face of opposition

Gov. Maura Healey is implementing a gun control law early, countering efforts to suspend it by opponents.
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Supreme Court's Gun Rulings Leave Baffled Judges Asking for Help

The Supreme Court's Second Amendment decisions have created confusion among lower courts trying to apply a historical tradition test for gun laws.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 massacre

The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, citing the administration not following federal law in the decision.

Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional

The Illinois gun ban was found unconstitutional due to infringement on the Second Amendment rights of citizens.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Cases on High-Powered Rifles and Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court declined to hear Second Amendment challenges on high-powered guns and felons possessing guns, indicating a reluctance to revisit gun-related cases in the current term.

Biden, Eyeing His Legacy, Signs Executive Orders on Gun Safety

Biden uses executive powers to combat gun violence amid Congress inaction, focusing on school safety and control of untraceable weapons.

Harris Brags About Packing Heat in First Solo Interview Since Convention: We're Not Taking Anybody's Guns Away'

Kamala Harris supports the Second Amendment while advocating for reasonable gun safety laws and an assault weapons ban.

Supreme Court's Gun Rulings Leave Baffled Judges Asking for Help

The Supreme Court's Second Amendment decisions have created confusion among lower courts trying to apply a historical tradition test for gun laws.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 massacre

The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, citing the administration not following federal law in the decision.

Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional

The Illinois gun ban was found unconstitutional due to infringement on the Second Amendment rights of citizens.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Cases on High-Powered Rifles and Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court declined to hear Second Amendment challenges on high-powered guns and felons possessing guns, indicating a reluctance to revisit gun-related cases in the current term.

Biden, Eyeing His Legacy, Signs Executive Orders on Gun Safety

Biden uses executive powers to combat gun violence amid Congress inaction, focusing on school safety and control of untraceable weapons.

Harris Brags About Packing Heat in First Solo Interview Since Convention: We're Not Taking Anybody's Guns Away'

Kamala Harris supports the Second Amendment while advocating for reasonable gun safety laws and an assault weapons ban.
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#gun-rights

The Supreme Court Upheld a Law Disarming Domestic Abusers

The Supreme Court ruled that the government can take guns from individuals under restraining orders for domestic violence, emphasizing limits to Second Amendment rights.

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring guns for domestic abusers, reinforcing similar regulations post-2022 gun rights expansion.

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of appellate decision on youths carrying guns

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of a ruling blocking a Pennsylvania ban on youths carrying guns during emergencies, influenced by recent precedent.

Minnesota's age restriction to carry handguns is unconstitutional, court rules

Minnesota's law banning 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying guns in public has been deemed unconstitutional.

New gun group launches to fill NRA vacuum

The Secure Our Freedom Alliance aims to mobilize new gun owners this election cycle, emphasizing the perception of threats to their rights.

Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballot

Massachusetts gun advocates are seeking to repeal a new gun law, gathering over 90,000 signatures to place the issue on the 2026 ballot.

The Supreme Court Upheld a Law Disarming Domestic Abusers

The Supreme Court ruled that the government can take guns from individuals under restraining orders for domestic violence, emphasizing limits to Second Amendment rights.

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring guns for domestic abusers, reinforcing similar regulations post-2022 gun rights expansion.

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of appellate decision on youths carrying guns

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of a ruling blocking a Pennsylvania ban on youths carrying guns during emergencies, influenced by recent precedent.

Minnesota's age restriction to carry handguns is unconstitutional, court rules

Minnesota's law banning 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying guns in public has been deemed unconstitutional.

New gun group launches to fill NRA vacuum

The Secure Our Freedom Alliance aims to mobilize new gun owners this election cycle, emphasizing the perception of threats to their rights.

Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballot

Massachusetts gun advocates are seeking to repeal a new gun law, gathering over 90,000 signatures to place the issue on the 2026 ballot.
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Weapons That Are Against American Law, and Surprising Ones That Aren't

Firearm ownership in the U.S. remains surprisingly broad, with few types of weapons illegal outside of nuclear, biological, and chemical categories.

In Talking About Freedom,' Harris Hopes She Has a Winning Message on Guns

Vice President Kamala Harris is reshaping the Democratic approach to gun safety by balancing Second Amendment rights with a push for an assault weapons ban.

Letters: Transparency needed

Del Puerto Water District's reservoir project lacks inclusivity and transparency for local communities, particularly underrepresented populations.
Residents of affected areas should have a voice in infrastructure changes, especially in diverse regions.
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Gun owners up in arms about Morgan Hill hiking concealed carry fees

The new gun permit renewal fee in Morgan Hill could limit access to Second Amendment rights due to high costs.

Here's the Gun Law Grade for Every State

Gun laws in the U.S. vary by state due to the Second Amendment, with states having different levels of gun control legislation based on political preferences.

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms.

Gun owners up in arms about Morgan Hill hiking concealed carry fees

The new gun permit renewal fee in Morgan Hill could limit access to Second Amendment rights due to high costs.

Here's the Gun Law Grade for Every State

Gun laws in the U.S. vary by state due to the Second Amendment, with states having different levels of gun control legislation based on political preferences.

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms.
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#legal-ruling

Supreme Court upholds 1994 NY gun law to protect domestic violence victims

U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal gun control law protecting domestic violence victims.

It's no longer a crime to carry a switchblade in Massachusetts. Here's why.

The Massachusetts court ruled that the ban on switchblades violates the Second Amendment, recognizing them as lawful arms for self-defense.

Supreme Court upholds 1994 NY gun law to protect domestic violence victims

U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal gun control law protecting domestic violence victims.

It's no longer a crime to carry a switchblade in Massachusetts. Here's why.

The Massachusetts court ruled that the ban on switchblades violates the Second Amendment, recognizing them as lawful arms for self-defense.
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Federal judge rules California's switchblade ban is lawful

California's switchblade ban is deemed constitutional by a federal judge, distinguishing them as unusual weapons not protected by the Second Amendment.

California law bars non-residents from carrying a gun. Does that violate the Second Amendment?

Gun rights group sues California over out-of-state gun carrying ban, citing Second Amendment violation.

"Unconstitutional": Hunter Biden cites 2nd Amendment in request dismiss gun charges

Hunter Biden's attorney argues that the gun charges against him are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Attorney Abbe Lowell claims that Hunter Biden should have immunity from this case and recently filed tax charges in California.
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Attorney General Letitia James leads coalition to uphold gun magazine restrictions

New York Attorney General Letitia James is supporting a California law that restricts large-capacity gun magazines by joining a coalition of 19 attorneys general.
The coalition argues that the law is a reasonable and constitutional restriction and that large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court's Conservatives Need to Throw Clarence Thomas Under the Bus

Justice Clarence Thomas's version of originalism was criticized as unworkable and inconsistent with the Second Amendment.
The Supreme Court is likely to reverse the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in favor of Rahimi.

Attorney General James Backs Law on Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of attorneys general to support a California law restricting large-capacity gun magazines.
They argue that these magazines make weapons more deadly and can lead to mass-casualty events.

The dismissed case was among hundreds of similar ones federal prosecutors have filed in Chicago

A federal judge in Chicago ruled that the statute barring felons from possessing handguns is unconstitutional, throwing multiple cases into legal limbo.
The ruling contradicts recent rulings by other district judges upholding the felon-with-firearm law.
The U.S. attorney's office has appealed the ruling and the case will be considered by the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Oregon Judge Rules That Voter-Approved Gun Control Law Violates The State Constitution

A judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law in Oregon violates the state constitution, continuing to block its implementation.
The law requires criminal background checks and gun safety training in order to obtain a firearm permit, and bans high-capacity magazines.
The decision is likely to be appealed and may ultimately go to the Oregon Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court's Search for a More Attractive Gun Rights Case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett referenced a person named Bryan Range during a Supreme Court hearing on the Second Amendment and domestic abusers.
Bryan Range challenged a federal law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from owning guns, while Zackey Rahimi was challenging a law prohibiting domestic violence offenders from having guns.
Justice Barrett and her colleagues appeared inclined to reject Rahimi's challenge, while considering Range's case a more sympathetic vehicle to address the larger question.

Attorney General Letitia James leads coalition to uphold gun magazine restrictions

New York Attorney General Letitia James is supporting a California law that restricts large-capacity gun magazines by joining a coalition of 19 attorneys general.
The coalition argues that the law is a reasonable and constitutional restriction and that large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court's Conservatives Need to Throw Clarence Thomas Under the Bus

Justice Clarence Thomas's version of originalism was criticized as unworkable and inconsistent with the Second Amendment.
The Supreme Court is likely to reverse the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in favor of Rahimi.

Attorney General James Backs Law on Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of attorneys general to support a California law restricting large-capacity gun magazines.
They argue that these magazines make weapons more deadly and can lead to mass-casualty events.

The dismissed case was among hundreds of similar ones federal prosecutors have filed in Chicago

A federal judge in Chicago ruled that the statute barring felons from possessing handguns is unconstitutional, throwing multiple cases into legal limbo.
The ruling contradicts recent rulings by other district judges upholding the felon-with-firearm law.
The U.S. attorney's office has appealed the ruling and the case will be considered by the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Oregon Judge Rules That Voter-Approved Gun Control Law Violates The State Constitution

A judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law in Oregon violates the state constitution, continuing to block its implementation.
The law requires criminal background checks and gun safety training in order to obtain a firearm permit, and bans high-capacity magazines.
The decision is likely to be appealed and may ultimately go to the Oregon Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court's Search for a More Attractive Gun Rights Case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett referenced a person named Bryan Range during a Supreme Court hearing on the Second Amendment and domestic abusers.
Bryan Range challenged a federal law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from owning guns, while Zackey Rahimi was challenging a law prohibiting domestic violence offenders from having guns.
Justice Barrett and her colleagues appeared inclined to reject Rahimi's challenge, while considering Range's case a more sympathetic vehicle to address the larger question.
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Biden DOJ defends ban on drug users owning guns - as Hunter faces comparable charge

President Biden's Justice Department is supporting the ban on gun ownership for drug users.
The case could have implications for Hunter Biden's similar case.
Gun-rights activists argue that marijuana users should be allowed to own guns.
#supreme-court

Opinion | The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge

The Supreme Court faced a dilemma on gun rights precedent, with most justices choosing not to apply it to preserve the Court's integrity.

Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue?

The Supreme Court rules against false arrests for free speech and works on Second Amendment case, YSL trial is anything but normal.

Opinion | The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge

The Supreme Court faced a dilemma on gun rights precedent, with most justices choosing not to apply it to preserve the Court's integrity.

Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue?

The Supreme Court rules against false arrests for free speech and works on Second Amendment case, YSL trial is anything but normal.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence.
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