The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office recently approved a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit application, which allows individuals to carry concealed weapons, months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the right is protected under the U.S. Constitution. “We can confirm we did approve our first CCW permit Friday,” said Tara Moriarty, a spokesperson for the…
San Francisco Approves First Concealed Carry Permit Application Following Favorable Supreme Court Ruling
February 1, 2023
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Israel Accelerates Gun Ownership Process in Response to Terror Shooting at Synagogue
Israel will speed up applications for owning a gun in response to a shooting outside a synagogue on Jerusalem’s outskirts that claimed the lives of seven people on Friday. The government’s Security Cabinet announced such measures on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to “strengthen” Jewish settlements in the West Bank. “Firearm licensing will…
New Zealand Announces New Police Powers to Tackle Exploding Violent Gang Crime
July 13, 2022
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The New Zealand government has unveiled new powers and tools for police to use in the fight against gang violence and intimidation, which has escalated to a point where some have compared the situation to South Africa. Police Minister Chris Hipkins said the recent brazen gang activities were “totally unacceptable,” and New Zealand residents deserved…
Capitol Report (June 24): Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade; Congress Passes More Gun Laws
It’s official: The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade in one of its biggest decisions in decades. Some Americans mourn while others are celebrating. At least 13 states are making the abortion ban effective immediately or soon. While Republicans are hailing the victory, Democrats say the fight is not over. We also have reactions…
Senate Advances Gun Control Bill in Procedural Vote After Bipartisan Negotiations
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle to advance a gun control bill Tuesday night following negotiations between Republicans and Democrats. The chamber voted 64 to 34 to advance the 80-page legislation (pdf), the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Senate negotiators released the text an hour prior to the vote. The procedural vote came nine days after lawmakers agreed…
Liberals Plan ‘Proactive’ Gun Legislation Soon
OTTAWA—Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the Liberal government will soon introduce new gun-control legislation. Mendicino tells the House of Commons public safety committee today the bill will be “very proactive,” though he did not provide specifics on timing or elements of the legislation. The move could revive some federal measures that did not pass…
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Into Law Letting Residents Buy, Carry Guns Without Permits
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation into law on Friday lifting some restrictions to buy or carry a handgun in the state for law-abiding citizens.
Iowa Governor Signs Law Letting Residents Buy, Carry Guns Without Permits
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation into law on Friday lifting some restrictions to buy or carry a handgun in the state for law-abiding citizens.
Trudeau Government Would Allow Municipalities to Ban Handguns Under New Bill
OTTAWA—Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. The Liberal government said Tuesday the measures would be backed up with serious penalties to enforce these bylaws, including jail time for people who violate municipal rules. Many gun-control advocates have pressed for a national handgun ban,…
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