Gun Laws

Supreme Court Gun Rights Clash, 27 States Take a Stand

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Hawaii’s “sensitive places” concealed carry ban. The...

Jacksonville Illegal Gun Registry Exposed, State Launches Probe

Jacksonville Councilman Nick Howland (R) is raising alarms over what he alleges is an illegal firearm registry quietly maintained by city officials for nearly two years. According to Howland, security personnel at City Hall and the Yates Building in Jacksonville have been collecting personal information on armed citizens since July 2023.

Anti-Gun Democrat AR-15 Hypocrisy Sparks Outrage

Washington State Rep. Tara Simmons, a Democrat who supported bans on so-called "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines, is facing backlash after posting photos of herself shooting an AR-15 at a gun range. The rifle shown featured a high-capacity magazine—exactly the type of firearm she voted to ban.

22 Lawmakers Just Sounded the Alarm—Will the Feds Step In?

Colorado Republicans are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene after Gov. Jared Polis signed a sweeping new gun control law that places strict limitations on the purchase of semi-automatic rifles. The law, Senate Bill 25-003, is drawing fire from state lawmakers and pro-gun organizations who say it unconstitutionally burdens law-abiding citizens and violates Second Amendment protections.

Illinois Enacts Gun Confiscation Law for Domestic Protection Orders

Gun confiscation from individuals subject to domestic orders of protection is now the law in Illinois.

Illinois County Proposes New Legislation for First-Time Gun Offenders

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at providing first-time, nonviolent gun offenders with an opportunity to comply with Illinois’ firearm licensing laws.

Charges Dismissed Against Alfredo Luna After Four-Year Legal Battle

The prolonged legal ordeal for Alfredo Luna, a former decorated police officer and Marine veteran, concluded on January 13th with the dismissal of charges against him by the Riverside County District Attorney in California. Luna’s case, initiated in 2021 following the events of January 6th, has been fraught with controversy and accusations of procedural overreach.

Massachusetts Gov. Orders Inspection of Migrant Shelters After Illegal Found With Fentanyl, Loaded Rifle

The arrest of an illegal immigrant in Massachusetts has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stricter immigration enforcement and accountability in state-run shelters.

Illinois Lawmakers Eye Gun Control Legislation During Lame Duck Session

As Illinois lawmakers prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative session on January 4, all eyes are on the potential for new gun control measures to be passed during the lame duck session. This session follows the contentious decisions made in early January 2023, when legislators approved a ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines, a measure that remains under legal challenge.

Supreme Court Declines to Challenge Hawaii’s Anti-Gun Ruling, But Leaves Door Open for Future Case

The Supreme Court opted not to intervene on Monday in a case challenging Hawaii’s restrictive gun laws, missing an opportunity to reinforce Second Amendment rights over state-imposed limitations. The case contested Hawaii’s ban on carrying firearms in public without a permit, a policy upheld by the Hawaii Supreme Court earlier this year.

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