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Connecticut's Dangerous Weapon Offender Registry

It does make logical sense to keep firearms out of the hands of people who have just been treated for psychiatric issues or adjudicated mentally ill. However, taking weapons out of the hands of people with low-level misdemeanor convictions is nothing short of excessive government overreach.

April 14, 2013

Weapons

IACP Supports Background Check Deal

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) announced its support for a U.S. Senate proposal that would expand background checks for gun purchases.

April 11, 2013

Weapons

Senate Gun Deal Would Expand Background Checks

U.S. Senators reached an agreement that would expand background checks for firearm purchases to limit access to weapons for criminals and the mentally ill.

April 9, 2013

Weapons

Maryland Poised To Enact Gun Control Measures

The Maryland Legislature passed strict gun control measures including a magazine-capacity limit and assault weapon ban Wednesday expected to be signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley.

April 4, 2013

Weapons

Sweeping Gun Control Becomes Law In Conn.

Reeling from the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre, Connecticut today tightened its gun-control laws as Gov. Dannel Malloy signed into law a stricter assault weapons ban, limit on magazine size, the nation's first dangerous weapon offender registry, and eligibility rules for buying ammunition.

April 3, 2013

Weapons

Teachers Blast NRA's 'Cruel Hoax'

The president of a national teachers union called the NRA's school-safety plan a "cruel hoax" that will lead to more gun violence rather than curbing active-shooter attacks.

April 2, 2013

Weapons

Colo. Gov. Signs Trio of Gun Laws

Colorado's Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three new gun proposals into law Wednesday, drawing ire from Republicans and warnings from pro-business advocates. Magpul Industries has been preparing to leave its Erie facility.

March 19, 2013

Weapons

Democrats Drop Assault Weapons Ban

Senate Democrats have dropped a proposed assault weapons ban in hopes of garnering broader support for banning high-capacity magazines. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said she was disappointed.

March 18, 2013

Weapons

Senate Committee Approves Assault Weapons Ban

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a renewed assault-weapons ban, advancing the measure to the Senate floor where it will face intense resistance from Republicans and other gun-rights supporters.

March 13, 2013

Weapons

NRA Uses DOJ's Own Gun Control Memo Against It

The National Rifle Association is using a Justice Department memo it obtained to argue in ads that the Obama administration believes its gun control plans won't work unless the government seizes firearms and requires national gun registration — ideas the White House has not proposed and does not support.

February 24, 2013

Patrol

Protecting the Children

FLEOA does not support anyone using the Second Amendment as a scapegoat for the Newtown tragedy. Instead, FLEOA is recommending a Safety Summit that includes law enforcement, the NRA, and legislators.

February 19, 2013

Patrol

Keeping an Eye on Calif. Public Safety Bills

A wave of new bills was introduced as California lawmakers reconvened at the State Capitol on Jan. 7 to start their legislative year. A number of them are of particular interest to law enforcement and deserve a close watch.

February 13, 2013