Tag: Gun Laws

Supreme Court Passes on 2nd Amendment Challenge to Federal Gun Law

The Supreme Court directed 11th Circuit to reconsider ruling in Pierre’s case in light of United States v. Rahimi, a decision the high court issued in June.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Gun Bill Months After 6–3 Supreme Court Decision

Lawmakers in a Democrat-controlled state passed a major gun law, with the House speaker saying it came after the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling.

Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC)

CPRC is dedicated to conducting academic quality research on the relationship between laws regulating the ownership or use of guns, crime, and public safety.

Federal Judge to Block California Gun Law Provision, Describes It as ‘Tyrannical’

Federal judge will block “tyrannical” provision in an incoming California gun law because it would discourage people from challenging the statute in court.
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Biden Attacks ‘Semi-Automatic’ Gun Ownership, Vows to Push Firearm Curbs During Lame Duck Congress

President Joe Biden on Nov. 24 called for “much stricter gun laws,” saying that he plans to push for a ban on “assault weapons” during the lame duck Congress.

Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Massachusetts Gun Law, Leaving Constitutionality in Question

The Supreme Court reversed a federal appeals court decision that upheld one of MAs’ tough gun laws, months after the high court expanded Second Amendment rights.

Oregon Bans Firearms at Capitol, Requires Locking Guns at Home

Bringing guns to the Oregon State Capitol has been made illegal by a bill signed into law on June 1 by...
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Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence Prevention

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland deliver remarks on gun violence prevention on...