Category: right to bear arms

Judge Temporarily Halts Oregon’s New Gun Permit Requirement, Magazine Ban

December 6, 2022
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An Oregon state judge granted a temporary restraining order on Dec. 6 against all provisions of the state’s Ballot Measure 114, which requires a permit to purchase firearms and institutes a ban on “large-capacity” magazines. The measure, which was passed by 50.7 percent of voters on Nov. 8, was scheduled to take effect on Dec….

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Americans Under Felony Indictment Can Buy Guns: Federal Judge

September 20, 2022
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A federal judge in West Texas ruled Monday that it was unconstitutional—in absence of a historical precedent—to ban those under felony indictments from buying guns. U.S. District Judge David Counts, appointed by former President Donald Trump, dismissed a federal indictment against Jose Gomez Quiroz, who was restricted from purchasing a firearm. The case arose from…

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In Nigeria, Sectarian Killings Spark Protests for Right to Bear Arms

September 7, 2021
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The years-long clamor by Nigerian citizens for the right to bear arms has begun to sound like a roar. “If the Government cannot protect us, we will use any means to protect ourselves,” said the Reverend Polycarp Lubo in Yelwan Zangam on Aug. 28 at a mass funeral for victims of terrorist attacks by gunmen….

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Council Considers Designating San Clemente a Gun Rights Sanctuary City

May 17, 2021
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San Clemente city council will consider declaring itself a sanctuary city in support of the Second Amendment during its May 18 meeting. An agenda item calls on San Clemente council to adopt a non-binding resolution that seeks to “recognize the Second Amendment as a right endowed by our creator,” Councilmember Gene James, who authored the item, told The Epoch Times. The resolution would be mostly…

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First-Time Gun Ownership Surges as Democrats Pushing Left-Leaning Policies

March 17, 2021
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First-time gun ownership has surged across the United States in recent months as gun background checks hit record highs. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), as many as 8.5 million people bought their first gun in 2020. Furthermore, FBI data shows that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) processed more than…

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First-Time Gun Ownership Surges as Democrats Push Left-Leaning Policies

March 17, 2021
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First-time gun ownership has surged across the United States in recent months as gun background checks hit record highs. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), as many as 8.5 million people bought their first gun in 2020. Furthermore, FBI data shows that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) processed more than…

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