A new analysis of FBI crime data finds rifles accounted for a smaller share of firearm murders after the federal assault weapons ban expired, even as AR-15 ownership surged. The findings arrive ahead of a major Supreme Court showdown over rifle bans.
The Justice Department sued Glendale, California over carry permit costs near $2,000 and a process it says lacks objective standards. Read the original story: DOJ Sues Glendale, California Over Concealed Carry Permits Costing Up to $2,106, Psych Exams and Social Media Reviews
Ohio lawmakers have passed SB 214, expanding the legislation to remove suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns from the state's dangerous-ordnance classification. Following a reported 21–9 Senate concurrence vote, the bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine.
The federal NFA change settled one question and reopened another: what your state requires. Florida, Montana, Alaska and Maryland answered differently this month. Here is how to find and vet a dealer now.
New York State Police published its convertible pistol list. Most Glock models are on it, plus Ruger RXM, PSA Dagger and Shadow Systems. Read the original story: New York State Police Publish “Convertible Pistol” List Naming Every Glock Except V Series, Slimline and Gen6, Plus Ruger RXM and 2...
Cook County wants its Supreme Court AR-15 ban case dismissed after a petitioner sought to withdraw. But the county's own legal brief undercuts its argument, and the broader challenge to semiautomatic rifle bans remains on track for December 2 oral arguments.
St. Augustine removed visitor center gun ban signs and agreed to pay Florida Carry $40,000 to settle a state preemption lawsuit. Read the original story: Florida Carry Lawsuit Ends With St. Augustine Pulling Visitor Center Gun Ban Signs and Paying $40,000
SAF tells the Fifth Circuit a federal non-enforcement policy isn't a court order and asks to expand the under-21 handgun ruling. Read the original story: Feds Call Under-21 Handgun Ban Unconstitutional, Still Fight to Keep Court Order Limited to 3 States
A bluefin tuna that weighed 1,116 pounds and would have crushed New Hampshire’s state record won’t go in the books, because it was hooked a few miles outside state waters. The Fight Capt. Jamie Savage, a 52-year-old skipper from Sanbornville, N.H., ran his 36-foot “Out Of Line&#...
Massachusetts voters kept the H.4885 gun control law in place. With 85% of ballots counted, 67.2% voted to retain it. Read the original story: Massachusetts Voters Keep H.4885 Gun Control Law on the Books, 67% Back It With 85% of Ballots Counted