Firearms are profoundly imbued in American culture and the country’s political discussions. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the option to remain battle ready, and about 33% of U.S. grown-ups say they by and by own a weapon. Simultaneously, President Joe Biden and other policymakers recently proposed new limitations on gun access … Read more
Liberals looking to check firearm savagery face headwinds in the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature. On the flipside, Republican proposition looking to relax weapon limitations may likewise confront pushback. South Florida Democrats participated last week in a virtual roundtable with regards to weapon security regulation. “Individuals frequently find out if Congress is doing what’s necessary, regardless of … Read more
A Rhode Island man was arrested in New York Thursday for allegedly selling or attempting to sell more than 100 guns that he produced at his home, according to the US Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York. Most of the guns were untraceable “privately made firearms” (PMF’s), known as “ghost guns.” Robert Alcantara, 34, … Read more
Ahead of the start of a 30-day session of the New Mexico legislature, two Albuquerque lawmakers are calling on the governor to consider a proposal that would penalize gun owners for having unsecured firearms used in crimes. Lawmakers discussed the proposed “Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act” during a news conference Monday afternoon, named after the 13-year … Read more
Last month, a Nashville police officer shot and injured a 20-year-old. The officer fired when the man was taking his belongings out of a car, including a gun. This incident raises questions about how officers are trained to interact with the many, many, many people in this country who own guns. The presence of a … Read more