Gun Control

“The Court finds that the challenged provisions have chilled Plaintiffs’ reasonable exercise of their Second Amendment right.”

After starting @MomsDemand and serving as a full-time volunteer for a decade, I’m stepping back from my leadership role at the end of 2023. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to lead this organization and fight for gun safety while empowering women to lead.https://t.co/pCDCRjUVPn— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) January 9, 2023 Shannon Watts, the founder [...]

On, off, on again.  That is the story, so far, with New York’s ill-concealed “Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA).”

Thirteen out of the 16 judges ruled that bump stocks do not meet the definition of “machineguns,” thus overturning a previous ruling from a 3-judge panel on the same court.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_md2EqsZKEE Update 1/10/23: The IL Senate just passed an assault weapons ban! THANK YOU to all the advocates and survivors who wouldn’t give up. Next up: Back to the House tomorrow, and then, hopefully, on to @GovPritzker’s desk to become the law of the land. Let’s get it done. https://t.co/LKvDEopHpe— Bob Morgan (@RepBobMorgan) January 10, [...]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is fighting a battle with Texas legislators over abortion rights by calling for more gun control in his own state. 

Thousands gathered recently in Santa Catarina, Brazil to show support for and practice their newfound freedoms.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a massive bill last week that will restrict one’s right to bear arms outside the home and add more red tape to the concealed carry application process.

Colorado Democrats are pushing to overhaul the state’s gun laws with an “assault weapons” ban and some changes to their red flag law, among other things, in the wake of the Club Q shooting.