On Tuesday, a federal judge denied an attempt to block Washington state’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic rifles, one of three firearm control measures signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee signed the law in April, which went into immediate effect, prohibiting the sale, distribution, manufacture, and importation of thousands of guns, including AR- and AK-style…
Federal Judge Denies Attempt to Block Washington State’s New Gun Restrictions
Washington State Bans AR-15s, Semiautomatic Rifles
April 26, 2023
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed multiple gun control bills into law, including prohibiting the sale of semiautomatic rifles on Tuesday. “Today, Washington state is putting the gun industry in its place and improving the health, safety, and lives of our residents. I want to thank the many legislators and advocates who have worked for years…
Washington Legislature Passes Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban
April 21, 2023
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Another gun control restriction has been passed by Washington state legislatures, implementing a ban on dozens of models of semi-automatic rifles on Wednesday. Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the bill (HB 1240) into law and posted his reaction to this latest effort to stop the growing list of mass shootings in the United…
New York Attorney General Hosting Gun-Buyback Event
April 19, 2023
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New York attorney general Letitia James is hosting a gun-buyback event in late April with the stated aim of protecting New Yorkers from gun violence while the country sees a population shift away from gun control states. The first-ever statewide community gun buyback in New York will be held on Saturday, April 29, according to…
John Lott: Gun-Free Zones, Red Flag Laws Only Make Gun Crime Worse
April 15, 2023
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According to economist, researcher, and author John Lott, two of the most popular gun control proposals have little to no impact on gun crime and exacerbate the problem for the people they are supposed to protect. “Those are the people who are harmed,” Lott told seminar participants at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings and…
Economist: Gun-Free Zones, Red Flag Laws Only Make Gun Crime Worse
April 15, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—According to economist, researcher, and author John Lott, two of the most popular gun control proposals have little to no impact on gun crime and exacerbate the problem for the people they are supposed to protect. “Those are the people who are harmed,” Lott told seminar participants at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings…
Gun-Free Zones, Red Flag Laws Only Make Gun Crime Worse: Economist
April 15, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS—Two of the most popular gun control proposals have little to no effect on gun crime and actually exacerbate the problem for the people they are supposed to protect, economist, researcher, and author John Lott says. “Those are the people who are harmed,” Lott told seminar participants at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits…
Gun Control Laws Backfiring in California
February 9, 2023
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Commentary After the three public shootings over the last two weekends in California, Democrats are again clamoring for even more gun control laws. To California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the solution is to ban more places where people can carry permitted concealed handguns. Unfortunately, the proposal has nothing to do with stopping these attacks, and more gun-free zones only…
Federal Judge Blocks New Jersey Law That Lets State Sue Firearms Industry
A federal judge has blocked a New Jersey law that allowed the state to sue members of the firearms industry when their products become a “public nuisance.” In June 2022, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that allows the New Jersey attorney general to pursue civil cases against members of…
New Jersey Approves Restrictive Gun Law Using Social Media Posts For Denying Permits, NRA Files Lawsuit
December 23, 2022
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Governor Phil Murphy from New Jersey signed bill A4769 into law on Thursday, tightening gun restrictions in the state and triggering a lawsuit from the National Rifle Association (NRA). Back in June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was illegal to require New York applicants to show “proper cause” for carrying a handgun in…
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