Gun Control

An affirmative ruling overturning Maryland’s ban could have a significant impact on other states where bans have been enacted.

“There’s no way I could define an assault weapon,” Chipman finally said.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping the town of Superior, Colorado from enforcing a gun ordinance preventing people from possessing assault rifles.

California will be the first state to allow individuals to sue those spreading illegal assault weapons and ghost guns. If states like Texas can use laws to put women in harm’s way, then California will use that authority to protect lives. pic.twitter.com/UolhK8EnOm— Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) July 22, 2022 California Gov. Gavin [...]

“For the sake of public safety, any FOID applicant with prior clear and present danger information needs to have that considered when having their application processed,” he said.

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held a markup on H.R. 1808, a bill to ban the sale, import, manufacture or transfer of certain semi-automatic weapons.

Maryland has experienced a 700% increase in applications for permits to carry handguns after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed seven new bills into law, including legislation allowing the state Attorney General to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.

This week, a prominent gun-control organization announced that it would be dropping $10 million to help elect anti-gun candidates in key battleground states.