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And it can’t be the National Guard since the government arms them. In a word then, there is no such militia anymore. So, if we’re being originalist, doesn’t lacking the justification negate the right?
But of course, that’s not the right wing argument, is it? They prattle on about the “Constitutional Right to Rebel”. Let’s see how that’s worked out. We’ve had rebellions. |
Why ghost guns are so easy to make — and so dangerous
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The shocking broad-daylight shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 was carried out with a homemade firearm that alleged shooter Luigi Mangione may have created with a 3D printer. The increasing use of such weapons, often called "ghost guns," has raised troubling new questions about the easy availability of homemade firearms and the challenges they pose to both public safety and the ability of law enforcement to solve crimes. |
ME: Maine's new laws in 2024: Guns, abortion, gender-affirming care
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One establishes a 72-hour waiting period before taking possession of a new gun. Opponents argue that the law will only hurt law-abiding citizens, while supporters argue that it will provide a needed cooling-off period. Mills allowed the bill to become law without her signature, saying she was “deeply conflicted.”
Another new law, originally introduced by Mills, requires private gun sellers who advertised a gun online or in print to run background checks on the potential buyers and strengthens Maine’s extreme risk protection order law. |
OH: Woman stabs boyfriend in self-defense, then he takes knife and kills her, Ohio cops say
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An Ohio man is accused of beating his girlfriend and then stabbing her to death after she stabbed him in self-defense, police said. Tyler Stiers, 23, is charged with the murder of Kylene A. Young, according to a Facebook post by the Columbus Division of Police. Attorney information for Stiers was not available. Around 1 p.m. Dec. 16, police were called to a home to perform a welfare check. Fire crews forced their way into the home and found Young dead inside, officials said.
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Finland: As Russia Threats Loom, Finland's People Are Learning to Shoot Back
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Unsettled by Russia's expansionism and emboldened by its recent ascension to NATO, Finland is rallying to strengthen its national self-defense beyond its traditional military capabilities.
The popularity of weapons training in the Nordic country has soared in recent months. Few places tell the story of the rise in Finnish affinity for self-defense more than shooting ranges that are riding a boom of interest. |
Judges topple gun restrictions as courts chart an uncertain path forward
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More than two years after the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally expanded its interpretation of the Second Amendment, federal courts throughout the country continue to strike down state restrictions on gun ownership.
Since the high court’s 2022 decision — in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen — that firearm regulations must have some historical comparison going back to the country’s founding, some state restrictions have been ruled unconstitutional. But lower courts are still figuring out the limits of that historical test and have not yet come to a broad agreement on key gun-related laws. |
WI: Picture proof that we needn’t shelve Second Amendment
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Rifles with removable magazines (which store extra rounds) and full hand grips (allowing more comfort and better aim) are used by many hunters (one is pictured in the Journal). Of the thousands of military-like weapons in use during hunting season nationwide, next to none are misused, and even accidental deaths are amazingly low. Americans, including your neighbor, can be trusted. They do not need a psychological test before purchase, a background check when they buy ammunition, a government license to trade their firearm, and should not be targeted and put on watch lists for owning one. |
IL: Illinois appeals court hears challenge to Illinois’ gun ID law
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“Government can regulate to seek to keep firearms out of the hands of people who are dangerous and therefore likely to misuse them,” said attorney Jane Elinor Notz representing Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. “That applies to public carry and at home protection.”
Judge Craig DeArmond pushed back on Notz, saying recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent dealt with allowing some regulations for public carry, not for keeping firearms in the home. DeArmond and Notz went back and forth on a variety of issues.
“I know your [sic] doing your best to not answer the question, but it’ll go faster if you do,” DeArmond said when questioning Notz on the state’s position.
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FL: Florida senate president weighs proposal to lower legal gun buying age
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Senate President Ben Albritton wants to gather input from law-enforcement officials before locking in his opinion on a proposal to lower the minimum age to buy rifles and other long guns.
The Wauchula Republican has signaled opposition to another proposal (HB 31) that would allow people to openly carry firearms in Florida, saying he is aligned with law enforcement officials who have opposed the idea. Some Second Amendment advocates have long pushed for “open carry.”
Albritton told reporters this week he will be equally as “cautious” on a proposal (SB 94) by Sen. Randy Fine, R-Melbourne Beach, to repeal a law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and other long guns. |
NRA sees national concealed carry, ATF reform under Trump
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The National Rifle Association is growing hopeful that after four years of fighting off anti-gun policies in Washington and several state capitals, having an ally in the White House will result in several pro-firearms policies.
Doug Hamlin, the CEO and executive vice president of the nation’s biggest and oldest Second Amendment advocacy, said that the NRA is eager to work with President-elect Donald Trump on multiple fronts, including national-pro-gun initiatives and key law enforcement hires. |
Unsilencing the Silencer: Suppressors & the Second Amendment
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When Michael Williams, General Counsel for the American Suppressor Association (ASA), took the stage at a recent law seminar focused on the National Firearms Act (NFA), and hosted by the Firearms Research Center. He wasn’t just there to talk shop about legal jargon and legislative headaches. His mission was clear: to demystify one of the most misunderstood attachments in the gun world—the silencer, or as it’s more accurately called, the suppressor. |
Key Case Movement in the Battle Over Your Right to Own an ‘Assault Weapon’
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The Gray v. Jennings case, originating from Delaware’s imposition of an “assault weapon” ban, is a critical point of contention. The appeal to the Supreme Court is not just about reversing a lower court’s decision but about setting a precedent on how similar cases are handled nationwide. The legal team has pushed for an expedited review, aiming for the Supreme Court justices to discuss this during their January 2025 conferences. |
Canada vs. Poland: A Tale of Two Countries on Firearms Ownership
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Two of our allies, Canada and Poland, are pursuing vastly different approaches to gun ownership and training. While both heavily restrict firearms ownership with extreme licensing systems and offer no constitutional guarantees, the latter is giving a masterclass in smart and responsible firearms usage.
Earlier this month, Canada banned 324 firearms models and announced these additions will likely be donated to Ukraine. Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair was quoted in the AP, remarking, “Every bit of assistance we can offer to the Ukrainians is one step toward their victory." |
Sen. Kaine ‘not optimistic’ about prospect of new gun legislation passing
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After multiple mass shootings in a week, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called on his colleagues to implement new gun control laws to prevent gun violence deaths.
Gun ownership in the United States has been written in law since the Constitutional Convention. The right to bear arms is codified in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The excerpt reads:
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” |
Guns.com Celebrates Record Year
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The future of online firearm sales is here, and Guns.com is leading the way. The fastest-growing online retailer in the firearms industry is celebrating a record year in revenue with a 10-percent increase in customers, one of the highest growth rates in the firearm industry.
More than a million new consumers shopped on Guns.com for the first time this year, on top of a strong base of loyal gun buyers. This achievement marks the biggest year for customers and firearm transactions on Guns.com since the company launched retail operations in 2018. The leading online retailer has hit double-digit growth rates in sales every year since. |
FL: State Rep. Hunschofsky Files Gun Safety Legislation That Would Ban “Ghost Guns”
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Florida Rep. Christine Hunschofsky filed legislation in the state house Wednesday that would require universal background checks for gun sales and ban “ghost guns,” among other reforms.
House Bill 65, known as the “Responsible Gun Ownership Act,” would also mandate that gun sales and transfers be conducted through licensed dealers, strengthen gun storage laws, and mandate that guns be sold by dealers with trigger locks or gun cases.
The legislation, which stands little chance of passage in the Republican-dominated legislature, would make it illegal to possess or manufacture unfinished firearms without serial numbers. |
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FL: Guns, boats and parks: Here are 13 Florida bills to watch next year
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Lowering the age to buy a gun
Fine wants to remove a gun-safety law passed by the Republican-led Legislature in 2018 after the Parkland school massacre. The bill, SB 94, would lower the minimum age to purchase a gun from 21 to 18.
Red flag law
Rep. Joel Rudman, a Navarre Republican, is proposing to roll-back a different Parkland provision that allows law enforcement to petition for a court order to remove firearms from those who are believed to be a threat to themselves or others.
The bill, HB 31, also allows owners to openly carry otherwise legal guns. But Albritton, the senate president, has already said he doesn’t support the concept. |
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