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Weapons

Federal Judge's Ruling Upholds Massachusetts' "Assault Weapon" Ban

U.S. District Judge William Young dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 20-year-old ban, saying assault weapons are military firearms that fall beyond the reach of the constitutional right to “bear arms.”

April 9, 2018

Patrol

FL Sheriff Tells Citizens to Arm Themselves to Stop Active Shooters

The Florida sheriff who told sexual offenders and predators to steer clear of shelters during Hurricane Irma has made another strong statement. More Here.

November 10, 2017

Patrol

Video: FL Sheriff Tells Citizens to Arm Themselves to Stop Active Shooters

The Florida sheriff who told sexual offenders and predators to steer clear of shelters during Hurricane Irma has made another strong statement.

November 10, 2017

Weapons

Federal Judge Blocks CA Law Requiring Disposal of Large-Capacity Magazines

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a law that requires Californians to dispose of large-capacity ammunition magazines by Saturday or face fines and possible jail time.

June 30, 2017

Weapons

Trump Tells NRA Convention “Assault” on Second Amendment Over

President Donald Trump spoke to the National NRA Convention in Atlanta Friday and declared that an "eight-year assault" on Second Amendment rights has come to a "crashing end."

April 28, 2017

Weapons

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland Assault Rifle Ban

A federal appeals court has upheld the assault rifle ban Maryland lawmakers passed in 2013, concluding that the guns outlawed by the measure are not entitled to protection under the Second Amendment.

February 21, 2017

Weapons

Court Rules 2nd Amendment Gives No Right to Carry Concealed in Public for California, Hawaii

A federal appeals court says people do not have a right to carry concealed weapons in public under the 2nd Amendment. This will affect California and Hawaii.

June 10, 2016

Weapons

Georgia Proposes Sweeping 'Guns Everywhere' Law

Pro- and anti-gun forces do not agree on much, but they do agree on the breathtaking sweep of the Georgia legislation allowing guns in bars, schools, restaurants, churches and airports that is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Nathan Deal.

March 24, 2014

Weapons

Florida Court Rules College Student Can Keep Gun in Car

The Florida appeals court ruling that the University of North Florida was violating state law when it prohibited a woman from storing a gun in her vehicle while she attended class will spill over to cities and counties statewide, an attorney said Wednesday.

December 11, 2013

Training

Pa. Chief Suspended Over Profane, Pro-Gun Videos

Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has been suspended for 30 days for using borough weapons without permission in profanity-laden YouTube videos.

July 31, 2013

Training

Profane Chief: Death Threats Are Pouring In

Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has received numerous death threats, as well as support, for posting several profanity-laced videos supporting gun rights.

July 30, 2013

Training

Video: Pa. Chief's Profanity-Laced Video Goes Viral

Gilberton (Pa.) Police Chief Mark Kessler has made several profanity-laced videos showing him cursing and firing fully automatic weapons that have raised questions about the chief's off-duty behavior.

July 23, 2013