Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanded in a recent press conference that the Biden administration must stop the spread of “ghost guns” as New York City faces increased seizures of the homemade weapons. The Senate majority leader addressed the issue during an Oct. 2 press conference, according to a report from The New York Post. “There…
Leaving Gun in Carryon Bag Will Mean Losing Concealed Carry Permit in Pittsburgh
You can’t bring more than 3.4 ounces of shampoo in your carry-on bag onto a commercial airplane. Or a gun. But too many travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport have forgotten the ‘no guns in your carry-on rule’ and now, officials there are cracking down. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have found 27 firearms at the…
Gun Sales Top 2019 Totals With Three Months Left to Go
Gun purchases this year have already topped purchases across 2019, continuing a strong buying trend that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. September saw 1.3 million background checks for the sale of a gun, according to an analysis by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF), a firearm industry trade association. That means 13.7 million such checks…
Gun Sales Top 2019 Totals With 3 Months Left to Go
Gun purchases in 2021 have already topped purchases across 2019, continuing a strong buying trend that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. September saw 1.3 million background checks for gun sales, according to an analysis by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a firearm industry trade association. That means 13.7 million such checks have been completed…
The Unbreakable Will of This Pennsylvania Town
Commentary LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania—Sometimes, a community’s relationship with its culture and its people is so strong it can withstand anything that tries to break it apart. Such durability is a testimony to the sense of what Americans have within their communities. On social media, we mostly read about traditions falling to the mob or,…
Oregon Law Goes Into Effect Requiring Guns to Be Locked in the Home
A portion of a gun-control measure that was passed earlier this year in the Oregon Legislature went into effect over the weekend. Oregon this week joined about a dozen other states in requiring gun owners to store their guns in a gun room or safe, or use a trigger lock when it isn’t being carried…
Oregon Law Goes Into Effect Requiring Guns to Be Secured at Home
A portion of a gun-control measure that was approved earlier in 2021 by the Oregon Legislature went into effect over the weekend. Oregon joined about a dozen other states this week in requiring gun owners to store their guns in a gun room or safe or use a trigger lock when it isn’t being carried under…
New Texas Law Allows People to Carry Guns in Public Without a License
Texas on Wednesday became the latest state to allow individuals to carry a gun without a permit. That means that Texans who are aged 21 and older and who are legally able to purchase and own a handgun will no longer need a license to carry one. No training is required, either. The bill was…
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gun-Carrying Law
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a state law requiring individuals to possess a permit to carry a handgun in public is constitutional and does not contravene the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The ruling comes as President Joe Biden presses for a ban on so-called assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and for more background…
Gun Demand Remains High as Overall Checks Drop
The demand for guns remained high in July even though overall gun-related background checks dropped. Just 2.8 million background checks were done last month, down approximately 5 percent from June, 39 percent from March—the highest month ever—and 20 percent from July 2020. That’s according to data from the FBI-run National Instant Criminal Background Check System, established by…
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