Politics

KELSO, WASHINGTON — On a chaotic day in Washington this past Monday, a temporary legal loophole allowed the sale of “high-capacity” gun magazines, leading to a brief but intense period of sales at Gator’s Custom Guns in Kelso. The store’s owner, Wally Wentz, took advantage of a Cowlitz County judge’s ruling that momentarily deemed the…

The City of Chicago has initiated a legal battle against gun manufacturer Glock, Inc., accusing the company of contributing to the proliferation of illegal ‘machine guns’ in the city. The lawsuit emphasizes that Glock’s firearms can be effortlessly transformed into automatic weapons, thus amplifying the threat and terror on Chicago’s streets. This modification, facilitated by…

In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman in Illinois declared that the federal law prohibiting illegal immigrants from owning firearms is unconstitutional for individuals without violent crime convictions, affecting the case of Heriberto Carbajal-Flores. Coleman, appointed by President Obama, referenced the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association…

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed a new law allowing adults 18 and over to carry loaded handguns without a permit or training. This law, which positions South Carolina as the 29th state to adopt permitless carry, aims to expand Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens while imposing stricter penalties for illegal gun use…

South Carolina is nearing the approval of a bill allowing legal gun owners to openly carry their firearms. The bill imposes stricter penalties for repeated unauthorized gun carrying in prohibited areas like schools and courthouses, and for crimes committed with a gun. Additionally, it allocates millions for free gun training, required for obtaining a concealed…

Louisiana has become the 28th state to allow its citizens to carry concealed firearms without a permit, as Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 1. This new law permits residents aged 18 and above to carry a concealed handgun without needing a permit. Governor Landry, emphasizing the importance of this law, stated that it…

Louisiana is progressing towards allowing permitless carry, as Republican legislators recently advanced related bills during a special session aimed at addressing violent crime. These measures, passed in the Senate along party lines, are now with the House, where Republicans hold a strong majority. Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign them into law. The proposed…

On Wednesday, the Hawaii Supreme Court, led by Justice Todd Eddins, ruled that the Second Amendment rights, as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, do not apply in Hawaii. This decision emphasizes Hawaii’s unique “spirit of Aloha” and asserts that the state can mandate permits for public firearm carrying. The ruling clearly states that the…

In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, appointed by President George W. Bush, declared California’s law mandating background checks for ammunition purchases unconstitutional. He criticized the law for lacking historical precedent and infringing on Second Amendment rights. Judge Benitez highlighted the high rejection rate of law-abiding gun owners under this system, noting a…