Court blocks domestic violence gun ban "The 5th Circuit's decision is going to lead to more abusers murdering their wives," said one gun control advocate Salon · Feb 3, 2023
George Skelton: Newsom is pushing for more gun control restrictions. Polling shows Californians overwhelmingly support them SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers are launching a new effort to restrict who can carry concealed loaded guns — and where — as fresh polling data show that California voters have their backs. Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023
California Democrats try again to rewrite concealed-carry gun law SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Five months after a high-profile gun control bill died amid Democratic infighting in Sacramento, California lawmakers are trying to revive the legislation to strengthen the state’s restrictions on who can carry loaded firearms in public. Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2023
George Skelton: How do you win voters over on gun control? Meet them where they are — in front of the TV SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It is very rare that anything monumental gets done in America's political system without strong public support. That's certainly the case with gun control. Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023
"Constitutional sheriffs" ignore gun law In Illinois, approximately 80 of the state’s 102 sheriffs oppose the new Protect Illinois Communities Act Salon · Jan 30, 2023
Sheriffs who see themselves as ultimate defenders of the Constitution are especially worried about gun rights A gun control law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois in January 2023 immediately faced opposition from a group key to the law’s enforcement: sheriffs. They are county-level, locally elected public officials who run jails, provide courthouse security, and, in many counties, are the primary providers of law enforcement… The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023
California already has nation's strictest gun laws. Mass shootings could spur push to go further After a deadly wave of mass shootings in the United States last year — including one in Buffalo, New York, and another at a school in Uvalde, Texas — that collectively killed 31, California's Democratic-controlled Legislature responded by quickly passing more than a dozen laws meant to prevent gun violence… Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
‘What the hell is going on?’: Newsom doubles down on gun control after Half Moon Bay shooting HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — As he stood Tuesday before a community still reeling from a mass shooting targeting immigrant farm workers, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to continue fighting for stronger gun control laws — while blasting Republicans for their lack of action on the issue. Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023
What gun control studies tell us Experts spoke to Salon about what research has and has not proven about effective gun control policies Salon · Jan 24, 2023
Florida Legislature May Impose Penalties on Local Legislators Who Illegally Impose Gun Control Laws So the Florida Supreme Court held today. Reason · Jan 19, 2023
Oxford shooting survivors demand action on gun legislation in next 100 days OXFORD, Mich. — Madeline Johnson is tired of "thoughts and prayers" and wants to see action when it comes to gun control in Michigan. Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023
Violence looms over New Mexico Legislature as work begins Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for new gun control laws and greater accountability for firearm manufacturers while denouncing recent drive-by shootings against politicians in Albuquerque and what she called a national scourge of violence The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
DOJ appeal in Texas mass shooting case pleases NRA and puzzles gun control advocates A 2021 ruling found that the government was mostly responsible for the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. But the DOJ appealed that ruling this week, which critics say is a win for the NRA. WEKU · Jan 14, 2023
Illinois bans military-style weapons in win for gun control advocates US supreme court also allows New York to continue enforcing new law that bans guns from ‘sensitive places’ The Guardian - US · Jan 11, 2023
Reuters · Jan 11, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court lets New York enforce new gun restrictions The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed New York to enforce a Democratic-backed gun control law adopted after the justices last year struck down the state's limits on carrying concealed handguns outside the home in a landmark ruling that expanded gun rights.
Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023 Maryland Democrats seek to wield increased power as General Assembly tackles recreational pot, paid leave and gun control BALTIMORE — Cannabis, abortion rights and gun control are expected to dominate debates by state lawmakers in the coming months as the Maryland General Assembly begins its annual legislative session Wednesday.
Reason · Jan 7, 2023 Bump Stock Ban Regulation Isn't Authorized by Federal Law, Says Fifth Circuit En Banc From the majority opinion, by Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, in Cargill v. Garland: Since the National Firearms Act of 1934, federal law has heavily regulated machineguns. Indeed, as proposed, that law was known to many as "the Anti-Machine Gun Bill." The possession or transfer of a machinegun was eventually banned…
Chicago Tribune · Dec 19, 2022 Commentary: Our youths don’t need access to assault weapons. Let’s put politics aside Despite one’s position on gun control, or their political party affiliation, I hope most will agree that anyone under 21 years of age should not have access to assault weapons or high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022 Gun control campaigners blast UK government 'complacency' after rise in US style shooting ranges Campaign group Gun Control Network met with Home Office officials last month to discuss the growing craze of practical shooting.
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Liz Truss jets to same US conference as anti-abortion Donald Trump backers A spokesperson for Ms Truss said it was a gathering of “centre-right” politicians, but many on the bill would be considered on the hard-right - opposing gun controls, backing bans on abortion and same-sex marriage and supporting Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Tough Oregon gun law faces legal challenge, could be delayed Voters in Oregon passed one of the nation's toughest gun control laws, but the new permit-to-purchase mandate is facing a legal challenge with days to go before it takes effect
The Denver Post · Nov 30, 2022 After Club Q shooting, Colorado Gov. Polis and state lawmakers consider next steps on gun control COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On a frigid Tuesday afternoon in Colorado Springs, Gov. Jared Polis knelt in front of a makeshift memorial and drew a heart on the asphalt.
The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2022 Democrats issue fresh calls for assault weapons ban after shooting tragedies Questions also raised about the funding of law enforcement agencies in places that refuse to enforce so-called red flag laws
The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2022 Joe Biden renews call for assault weapons ban after latest mass shootings President says he will seek to pass gun control before new Congress is seated in January, but odds of success are low
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Livestream shows Colorado Springs shooting suspect Anderson Lee Aldrich threatening to blow up home in 2021 Gun control advocates say Club Q suspect’s armed confrontation with police should have triggered state’s ‘red flag’ gun laws