Gun Control Newswire

Colorado lawmakers pass 3 gun-control measures including bill limiting sale of semiautomatic weapons

Colorado lawmakers on Friday sent three gun-control measures regulating the sale of ammunition and firearms to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for passage into law. The bills now waiting to be signed include Senate Bill 3, which would limit the sale of certain …

Democrat Explodes in Rage at GOP Colleague After Gun Control Bill Defeat

Chaos erupted in a Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting this week, as far-left State Representative Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) lost his cool in a dramatic outburst. After his anti-gun bill was soundly defeated, Pearson, unable to handle …

Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

Guns and Hunting Scott Olson / Getty Images News via Getty Images Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has recently found himself in hot water following a video he posted in dissent of a policy recently upheld by the …

Unhinged Tennessee Democrat Lunges at GOP Colleague After Gun Control Bill Fails

Chaos erupted in a Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting Wednesday when far-left State Representative Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) lunged at a Republican colleague in a fit of rage, hurling insults and pointing fingers—literally—after his …

Nevada Democrats introduce new gun control bills, face opposition from firearms coalition

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Democratic lawmakers have introduced three new gun control bills in the 2025 state legislature, aiming to address firearm regulations in Nevada. Assembly Bill 105, Assembly Bill 245, and Senate Bill 89 were discussed at a press …

Rep. Justin Pearson Confronts Fellow Lawmaker Over Personal Attacks During Gun Control Hearing

Pearson responded to Farmer's comments, starting by calmly letting him know that his comments made him "very, very angry.” Things became heated during a Tennessee State legislature gun control hearing when Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) …

'Tennessee Three' Member Lunges at State Rep. After Heated Gun Control Debate

Tennessee General Assembly House Bill 1392 would have deleted "the exception to the criminal offense of unlawfully carrying a firearm with intent to go armed for persons who lawfully possess a handgun, are in a place where the person is lawfully …

UK's Gun Control Worked So Good They're Now Targeting 'Ninja Swords'

The United Kingdom has some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the world. Many were passed after a mass shooting in Dunblaine, Scotland, but have also been advanced as a way to address violent crime. This is a typical narrative; one we see here in …

Gun control bill moves forward even as Tennessee Republicans attack other legislation

Tennessee lawmakers are still torn on gun control policy but are warming up to Rep. Shaundelle Brooks. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee gave bipartisan support to a gun control bill from Nashville's newest representative Wednesday, after …

Lawmakers target key gun control law: Inside Florida Politics

Sen. Roger Marshall Declares War on Gun Control With the SHORT Act

 Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is reintroducing the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act on Thursday to remove onerous restrictions on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and other firearms. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code if 1986 and …

Supreme Court Battle Erupts Over ‘Ghost Guns’: Justices Clash on Gun Control

On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, backing the Biden administration’s new regulation on “ghost guns.” These untraceable firearms, often assembled from kits, have raised growing concerns in the U.S. due to their potential …

Half of US states outlaw devices that turn pistols into machine guns

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Nostalgia Won't Lead the US Out of the Trump Mire

George Packer recently wrote an Atlantic piece that cleverly situated the Trump regime within a familiar Orwellian framework. According to Packer, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), and other slavish Trump sycophants have become …

Lawmakers take up more gun control measures one year after advocates won major victories

State lawmakers heard hours of testimony Wednesday on a slew of gun bills, including proposed bans on large-capacity clips and rapid-fire devices. Gun control advocates scored several major victories last year following the mass shootings in Lewiston, …

Whitcomb: Grandeur and Grit in Old Port; Confederacy of Dunces; Pogo Was Right

Sunday, March 30, 2025 Robert Whitcomb, Columnist   View Larger + Robert Whitcomb, Columnist Some day, when trees have shed their leaves      And against the morning’s white GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST The …

Florida House votes to repeal gun control measure enacted after Parkland shooting

The Florida House of Representatives voted to lower the minimum age to buy a gun from 21 to 18, repealing a law passed after the Parkland shooting. The bill’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, but Gov. Ron DeSantis supports the repeal. Democrats opposed the …

At least half of US states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns

States are mimicking federal law, which for for decades has generally prohibited machine guns and any parts that can transform semiautomatic weapons into automatic ones. What does federal law say? U.S. law defines a machine gun as a weapon that …

Tesla protesters hurt innocent customers; another derangement syndrome

Don't punish Tesla drivers Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk switched allegiance to the Republican Party in 2024, his conduct has become anathema to many Americans.  Meanwhile, the Tesla Company and its innocent customers are now targets in a ferocious and …

Immigration Consultant Opens New Office in North Palm Beach to Support Immigrant Communities Amid Rising Demand

As public concern grows and more individuals seek to protect their future in the U.S., Immigration Documentation & Notary Inc. offers a much-needed resource. NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time …

Future Vision and Outlook for Smart Residential Yards in the Next Five Years

Smart yards are on transformation, integrating advancements in computer vision, autonomous driving, robotic arms, AI large models, and IoT networks. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

Sweet Briar College Hosts 20th Annual Virginia Forum, Celebrating Scholarship and State History

Sweet Briar hosted the 20th Virginia Forum, uniting scholars and students for panels, tours, and dialogue on Virginia’s history, culture, and scholarship. AMHERST, VA, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From March 13 to 15, …

GOVERNOR GREEN, DHHL AWARD MORE THAN 660 PROJECT LEASES IN WEST OʻAHU, MARKING HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ...

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS KA ʻOIHANA ʻĀINA HOʻOPULAPULA HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   KALI WATSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE   KATIE L. LAMBERT DEPUTY DIRECTOR KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE …

AI Being Moved Forward in South Carolina Behind Efforts of SC Rep Jeff Bradley

South Carolina's strategy is to foster collaboration among the state's research institutions and increase the efficiency of state agencies. COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Carolina is taking bold …

Naples Soccer Academy Sponsors Two Banners at North Collier Regional Park to Support Youth Sports

The North Collier Regional Park Soccer Complex, is a premier sports facility within the larger 212-acre North Collier Regional Park NAPLES , FL, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naples Soccer Academy (NSA) is a club-neutral …

ASSEMBLY Bill 1313 (PAPAN) EQUITABLY BALANCING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WITH THE CREATION OF A COMMERCIAL STORMWATER PERMIT

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 25th, California Assemblymember Diane Papan introduced Assembly Bill 1313 to enact a statewide commercial stormwater permit that will equitably balance stormwater …

Rural Letter Carriers Rally on Capitol Hill to Protect the U.S. Postal Service from Privatization

NRLCA Launches National Campaign to Hold Congress Accountable and Secure Bipartisan Support for Protecting the Postal Service WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 25th, over 100 rural letter …

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18, 2025) Worldwide Commemoration

Tamil Diaspora plans to commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day in Ottawa, Cary, cities in North America and worldwide on Sunday, May 18, 2025 OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamil Genocide Memorial (TGM) …

Sweet Briar College Raises Over $2.8 Million in 10th Annual March Days of Giving, Demonstrating a Decade of Resilience

Sweet Briar celebrates 10 years of resilience and raises $2.85M during its 10th March Days of Giving to support students and campus programs. AMHERST, VA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In March 2025, Sweet Briar College celebrated …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico. The …

Ontario Layoffs Follow New U.S. Tariffs: Employment Lawyers Outline Worker Rights

U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum lead to mass layoffs in Ontario, leaving workers unsure about severance, termination rights, & disability benefits. TORONTO, CANADA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent U.S. tariffs on …

Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival

Produced by One Free World International, "Dying to Live" will be screened at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 3rd. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Free World International …

Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Condemns Trump Administration’s Proposed Reduction in Force at CDC and HRSA

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CONTACT: Pavni Guharoy | pguharoy@nmac.org| 240 372 8394 The Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis is sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration’s “dramatic …

Lt. Gov. Luke – RELEASE: Promoting Hawaiʻi’s Agricultural Sector

 STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   SYLVIA LUKE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KE KEʻENA O KA HOPE KIAʻĀINA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2025 PROMOTING HAWAIʻI’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR Hawaiʻi Leaders Advocate for Agriculture Issues in Washington, D.C.   …

Dual Pakistani-Canadian National Arrested for Years-Long Scheme to Circumvent U.S. Export Control Laws

An indictment was unsealed yesterday charging Mohammad Jawaid Aziz, also known as Jawaid Aziz Siddiqui and Jay Siddiqui, 67, of Pakistan and Canada, with conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and violating U.S. export laws. Siddiqui was arrested on March …

Diopsys Inc. Agrees to Pay up to $14.25 Million to Resolve Alleged Federal False Claims Act and State Law Violations ...

Diopsys Inc., a medical device company based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act and various state laws by knowingly submitting or causing others …

Former Colombian Navy Lieutenant Sentenced to 15 Years for Helping Sell Locations of Navy Drug Interdiction Vessels to ...

On Wednesday, Cesar Augusto Romero Caballero, of Colombia, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge James Moody Jr. for conspiracy to distribute cocaine having reasonable cause to believe it would be unlawfully imported into the …

Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Tennessee man was sentenced today to over seven years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area. According to court documents, Courtney Davis, 28, of Memphis, also known as Geo and Geo Grape, …

Former Haitian Mayor Convicted of Immigration Crimes Based on Lying about Past Involvement in Haitian Political Violence

A jury has convicted Jean Morose Viliena, the former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, for possessing and using a Permanent Resident Card he had fraudulently obtained by falsely stating he had not ordered, carried out, or materially assisted in extrajudicial and …