Tag: firearms

Gavin Newsom Proposes 28th Amendment | Facts Matter

Over the past 37 years, despite the narrative from the mainstream media, there has been a massive wave of pro-gun legislation being passed across America. In fact, the country went from having the majority of states either completely deny citizens the ability to conceal carry — to now, having the majority of states allow people…


Aussie State Government Set to Destroy High-Powered Guns Surrendered in Buyback

Hundreds of high-powered firearms have been removed from Western Australian (WA) citizens following a “successful” government buyback scheme. This follows an announcement in February that saw the state government outlaw very high-powered firearms that were capable of shooting at long ranges and piercing armoured plating. In a July 7 statement, WA’s Minister for Police, Paul…


IN DEPTH: Gun Loophole Closed After Police Murder but Expert Warns UK Firearms Laws a ‘Shambles’

The murder of a sergeant inside a police holding cell highlighted a legal loophole surrounding antique firearms, which has since been closed. On Friday, Louis De Zoysa—who suffered brain damage after being hit by one of his own bullets—was convicted of Matt Ratana’s murder, which happened at Croydon police station on Sep. 25, 2020. But…


Liberal Government Proclaims National Day Against Gun Violence

The Liberal government has proclaimed that National Day Against Gun Violence will be held annually on the first Friday of June, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claiming it will be a “Day of remembrance and a time to recommit ourselves to building a Canada free of gun violence.” Trudeau made the announcement June 1 during…


Federal Judge Grants Request to Block Biden Admin’ AR Pistol Brace Rule in Texas

The Biden administration’s pistol brace rule, which critics warn could turn millions of Americans into felons overnight, has been dealt another blow by a federal judge in Texas. The rule in question was finalized in January by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which mandates gun owners across the nation to register…


Australian Premier Pushes for Tougher Gun Control After State’s First School Shooting

Befuddled and petrified, students and teachers hid in the classrooms as they heard gunshots ring out multiple times at their Western Australian school.  Just before midday on Wednesday at Atlantis Beach Baptist College in Perth’s outer north, a teenager fired three rounds from his rifle, allegedly from the school’s car park. One shot hit the…


EXPLAINER: Which Guns Can Canadians Still Own and Purchase After Bill C-21 Becomes Law?

With Bill C-21 passing the House of Commons and going to the Senate, Canada could soon see what Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino calls “the most significant gun control legislation in Canada in a generation.” The legislation, known as “An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments,” proposes a series of amendments…


Ottawa Announces $390M in Funding for Anti-Gang, Gun Violence Program

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has announced $390 million in funding over the next five years aimed at preventing gun and gang violence, a near doubling of the money given to provinces through the Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence initiative in 2017. “These federal funds will be distributed to the provinces and territories…


San Diego Gun Advocates Challenge California’s Waiting Period Law for Gun Purchases

SAN DIEGO—Firearms advocates filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court this week challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases. The lawsuit filed May 1 joins a number of others filed in San Diego in recent years challenging the state’s laws governing firearm and ammunition purchases and possession. It alleges the state’s waiting period…


San Diego Gun Advocates Sue Challenging CA’s Waiting Period Law for Gun Purchases

SAN DIEGO—Firearms advocates filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court this week challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases. The lawsuit filed May 1 joins a number of others filed in San Diego in recent years challenging the state’s laws governing firearm and ammunition purchases and possession. It alleges the state’s waiting period…