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3 days ago

Long Island dentist who stockpiled ghost guns sues police after botched raid ends in dropped charges | amNewYork

In the 2022 incident, police were responding to a 911 call from a frightened employee of Paul Carey, who runs a dentist practice out of his Massapequa home, saying she'd seen Carey brandishing a gun after yelling her name from inside his house, where he kept, per law enforcement, a hefty armory that included over 30 guns; many loaded, 61 high-capacity magazines; seven silencers; 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
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#gun-rights
fromFast Company
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Lawmakers want to restrict 3D printing to stop ghost guns. Critics say it won't work

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Utah Republican Proposes Bill That Would Allow Gun Owners to Carry at NBA Games

Bill would require private venues receiving over $1 million public funding to allow concealed-carry permit holders to bring firearms, potentially applying to the Delta Center.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

In most states, including Minnesota, carrying a gun at a protest is legal - Poynter

A concealed-carry permit holder, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot after federal agents disarmed him during immigration enforcement, prompting controversy over gun rights and an internal investigation.
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Lawmakers want to restrict 3D printing to stop ghost guns. Critics say it won't work

Legislators are proposing regulations on 3D printers to prevent the production of firearm parts, raising concerns about technology misuse and user rights.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

In most states, including Minnesota, carrying a gun at a protest is legal - Poynter

#gun-control
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Reducing Firearm Suicides Starts With Gun Reform, Not Gun Control

Most gun owners support responsible gun use and universal background checks, emphasizing the need to address gun suicides.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Dunblane gun control campaigners endured death threats and bomb scares

Gun control campaigners in Britain faced death threats and bomb scares while successfully pushing for a handgun ban following the 1996 Dunblane school massacre that killed 16 children and one teacher.
fromThe Trace
5 days ago

New York City's Spike in 3D-Printed Guns Prompts Push for Tougher Laws

"We have talked so much about the Iron Pipeline... But we have moved from the Iron Pipeline to the kitchen table pipeline. You can sit in the comfort of your own home, at your kitchen table, with polymer and print out a gun."
DC food
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Claims that a bullet test cleared the Charlie Kirk suspect are misleading - Poynter

When the results of a bullet fragment analysis come back as 'inconclusive,' that does not mean that the rifle did not fire the bullet. There just aren't enough marks on the fragment to make a conclusion one way or the other as to whether the bullet fragment was fired by the particular rifle.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Hegseth stated that current policies have essentially turned US military installations into gun-free zones, leaving those who live and work on the installations vulnerable. He emphasized that the war department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest standards and are entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms.
SF politics
#3d-printing
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Arizona's guns are feeding the bloodshed in Mexico's cartel war

The ongoing war within the Sinaloa cartel is fueled by a surge of firearms from Arizona, leading to significant violence and casualties.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Video of Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Firing a Handgun Goes Viral After He's Charged With Murder

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, was arrested for murder after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells during an argument in a car.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

The ATF's bullet analysis report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
Law
#concealed-carry
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
#second-amendment
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Appears Ready to Rule That Marijuana Users Have a Right to Bear Arms

The Supreme Court examines whether federal law banning gun possession by all unlawful drug users violates the Second Amendment without individual dangerousness determinations.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Are Gun Rights Activists Turning On Trump Over Alex Pretti's Killing? Don't Hold Your Breath.

Republican officials defended agents and blamed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti for his killing despite his legally permitted possession of a firearm.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Trump DOJ Refuses to Rule Out Second Amendment Right to Nuclear Weapons

Trump's DOJ asserts broad Second Amendment rights, suggesting even dangerous weapons could be constitutionally protected if deemed 'common use'.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Charges filed against man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter

A man was charged federally for illegally selling a firearm to an Old Dominion University shooter who was barred from gun possession due to a prior terrorism conviction.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who yelled "Allahu akbar" before opening fire at the Virginia school on Thursday, according to authorities.
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US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Real Reason Americans Love Guns

Power manifests differently across society, from personal gun ownership to governmental authority, shaped by individual circumstances, fears, and societal conditions.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mansfield man charged with illegally possessing ammunition, prosecutors say

A Mansfield man was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, with authorities discovering firearms parts, a 3D printer, and multiple ammunition types in his home.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Most Influential Handguns in American Combat History

American military handguns have evolved from nineteenth-century cavalry revolvers to modern modular pistols, with certain models significantly influencing military doctrine, design standards, and combat operations across generations of conflict.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Pistols That Define American Gun Culture

Certain pistols have become American favorites because ergonomics, reliability, durability, ease of use, and widespread real-world adoption drove consumer demand and high online sales.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Conservatives Are Terrified That People Like Me Are Buying Guns Now. Maybe They Should Be.

The scene was chaotic and joyful, with several young kids running around and scattering croissant crumbs on our sofa while their parents attempted adult conversation over mimosas. Inevitably, the moment arrived when a child knocked over a drink on our coffee table. It was an old West Elm design with a panel on top and a storage area underneath. The spilled beverage was dripping into the seams, so a crowd of parents rushed to open the table and mop up the liquid pooling within.
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Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

More & more lesbians are getting guns and MAGA is sh*tting a brick over it - Queerty

Queer people increasingly view firearm ownership as a necessary means of self-defense amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hostile political climate.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Supreme Court examines whether a federal law prohibiting drug users from possessing firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case involving marijuana use.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Major Gun Rights Group Condemns Trump Official's Claim Shooting Was Legally Justified'

If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! Video showed Pretti approach ICE with his phone in hand not a gun so he could record their actions. Pretti's family said he had a lawful permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota, which ICE agents were seen on video removing from his person when tackling Pretti to the ground.
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California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Police seize 167 firearms from two North Bay homes in gun-manufacturing investigation

Santa Rosa police seized 167 firearms and three 3D printers and arrested a Cloverdale man accused of illegally manufacturing and selling guns.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia's strongest gun reform since the Port Arthur massacre has become law. Here's what you need to know

Australia passed major national gun law reforms including a federal buy-back, stricter import bans, and tougher, more frequent background checks with expanded intelligence sharing.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top Semi-Automatic Shotguns Chosen by American Shooters

Semi-automatic shotguns deliver reliable, low-recoil, fast-cycling performance and versatile use across hunting, sport shooting, competitive events, and home defense.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose police: Central Valley man arrested, accused of trafficking machine gun switches

A 20-year-old in Lockeford was arrested for allegedly importing or manufacturing at least 1,700 Glock switches to convert pistols to fully-automatic weapons.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti's Killing

A prominent gun influencer blamed Pretti for his death, called it lawful but awful, and disparaged immigrants while defending armed civilians.
#ghost-guns
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Colorado is working on a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and gun parts

fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Colorado is working on a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and gun parts

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

NRA Pushes Back After Trump Suggests Alex Pretti Shouldn't Have Been Carrying a Gun'

The NRA affirmed unequivocal gun-rights protections after federal agents fatally shot a legally armed Minnesota nurse who appeared unarmed in video, prompting a federal investigation.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says

A 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed after entering Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun; investigators have not identified a motive.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What MAGA Really Thinks of the Second Amendment

On January 23, 2016, Donald Trump notoriously declared, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters." That statement was understood at the time as a metaphorical expression of the depth of Republican voters' commitment to him. Ten years and one day later, his administration's agents shot a disarmed man on the street in full view of the public. Perhaps we should have taken him not only seriously but also literally.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Arming themselves against Trump's authoritarianism: More progressives are acquiring weapons

DHS claimed Alex Pretti was armed to justify his killing; viral videos and armed protests revive 1960s-era tensions over policing and gun rights.
#border-patrol-shooting
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Anderson Cooper Brings Receipts Showing Trump's Double Standard on Guns: He Supports the 2nd Amendment Just Not All the Time'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Anderson Cooper Brings Receipts Showing Trump's Double Standard on Guns: He Supports the 2nd Amendment Just Not All the Time'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Chair of Florida Democrats Cheers Move by Trump Administration to Loosen Some Gun Restrictions as Victory' for Second Amendment

Nikki Fried supported loosening ATF restrictions for medical marijuana users and has a record of efficiently processing gun permits while overseeing Florida's medical marijuana program.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jeanine Pirro Infuriates Gun Rights Advocates With Moronic' Threat to Jail Anyone Bringing a Gun to DC: Come and Take It!'

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vows aggressive federal prosecutions in D.C., prioritizing arrests and gun seizures to reduce violent crime and hold offenders accountable.
US politics
fromwww.theatlantic.com
2 months ago

This Is Why the Second Amendment Matters

Federal agents' killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse reveals aggressive racial profiling and federal overreach that endangers civil liberties of Black, immigrant, and Native communities.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"

Washington, D.C. enforces strict gun registration and bans AR-15–style rifles; federal prosecutors and national leaders clashed over enforcement and Second Amendment rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ex-NRA Spox Dana Loesch Tells CBS She Has A Lot of Questions' About Alex Pretti Shooting

A call for a full investigation into Alex Pretti's shooting questioned the necessity of lethal force and stressed that impeding law enforcement differs from merely carrying.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Hidden Role States Play in America's Gun Trafficking Crisis

State-level disparities in U.S. gun laws create an interstate trafficking market: many crime-linked firearms originate in other states, correlating with law strength.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. town votes to allow guns in public buildings

Charlton voters approved exempting municipal buildings from Massachusetts' ban on firearms, permitting legal carry in municipal buildings while schools remain prohibited.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Democrats Finally Discover Leverage After 2 Americans Are Killed

If the second Trump administration has been a metaphorical firefight over whether the U.S. is a democracy or a theocracy run by Christian nationalists, Democrats didn't bring a hose-they brought a couple of water balloons to fuck around with. They've caved, insulted voters and each other, and given everyone brain-splitting migraines. And when Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 7, they still didn't say anything about blocking the budget bill that would give ICE another few billion.
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