Politics

A bill aimed at eliminating Minnesota’s “duty to retreat” before using reasonable force in self-defense failed to pass in the House of Representatives.

California’s AB 1333 is stirring controversy as it proposes changes to self-defense laws, potentially making it harder for homeowners to justify the use of force against intruders. Critics argue that the bill could force homeowners to prove they had no other options before using deadly force, raising concerns about Second Amendment rights and personal safety.

A South Dakota bill that would allow students to carry concealed firearms on public college campuses has advanced in the state legislature. The revised proposal, which received overwhelming Senate support, now requires students to obtain an enhanced concealed carry permit, undergo firearm safety training, and follow specific storage and campus location restrictions.

A new executive order from the president directs the Attorney General to review all firearm-related policies, regulations, and enforcement actions from January 2021 to January 2025. The goal is to identify and address any potential infringements on Second Amendment rights, signaling a shift in federal gun policy.

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the decades-old federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to adults under 21 is unconstitutional. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals cited the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which requires modern gun laws to align with historical firearm regulations.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, focusing on gender justice and other causes during the rebranded “People’s March.”

Ohio recently passed two laws, HB452 and SB58, that expand self-defense immunity for concealed handgun carriers at places of worship, prohibit firearm ownership fees, and bar government and private-sector tracking of gun owners.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s strict gun licensing law, which requires safety training, fingerprints, and background checks.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Hawaii’s gun-licensing law, leaving the case unresolved for now. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch hinted at revisiting the issue in the future, emphasizing the significance of Second Amendment rights.