Politics
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Florida legislators are considering a bill to reduce the waiting period for gun purchases. Currently, gun buyers in Florida must wait a minimum of three days for a background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), unless they have a Florida concealed carry permit. State Representative Joel Rudman believes that with today’s technology,…
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Most Comprehensive Set Of Gun Laws Go Into Effect Today In Connecticut Since Sandy Hook
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As of October 1, expansive gun legislation, the most comprehensive since the Sandy Hook shooting, is being enacted, following Governor Lamont’s endorsement of the bills over the summer. These reforms are part of over 100 new laws instituted in the recent legislative term, which the Governor underscored in a recent press conference. The core stipulations…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban On Detachable Magazines In California That Hold More Than 10 Rounds
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A California law prohibiting firearm owners from possessing detachable magazines that hold over ten rounds has been invalidated by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez. This ruling, however, will not be applied immediately. Previously, Benitez had invalidated a similar prohibition in 2017, a decision later overturned by an appellate court. Benitez stated that the limitation on…
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In a recent development in New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham revised a previously implemented temporary health order that had restricted the carrying of firearms in public places and state properties across the Albuquerque metro area. Initially set to be in effect for 30 days from September 8, the directive now confines the firearm ban…
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO — A U.S. District Judge, David Urias, recently overturned a section of an emergency public health order instituted by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, which temporarily halted the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque’s vicinity. The governor had established this directive in reaction to a spike in violent crimes,…
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On Tuesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy revealed that the House Republicans have found significant allegations regarding President Biden’s behavior, setting the groundwork for a formal impeachment inquiry. McCarthy affirmed this course of action is a necessary progression to thoroughly investigate and bring to light facts for the American populace. McCarthy assigned House Oversight Committee Chairman…
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New Mexico Governor Bans The Carrying Of Firearms For 1 Month To Address Recent Violence, Even If You Have A Permit
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In a bold move to address rising gun violence, New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently instituted a 30-day prohibition on the carrying of firearms, openly or concealed, in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, regardless of permit status. This directive, which came into effect immediately, mandates that aside from law enforcement and licensed security officers, no…
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Beginning September 13, New York state gun retailers will modify their procedure for conducting background checks as per the new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year. Instead of connecting directly with the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for ammunition background checks, they will now coordinate with the New York State…
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California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is in a position to ratify a new levy on firearms and ammunition following the passage of Assembly Bill 28 by the Democratic members of the assembly on Thursday. The bill, proposed by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel representing District 46 (encompassing areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties), stipulates an 11% tax…
