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Twisted history
You can get the result you want if you consider history, and then not consider history.
Nebraska gunowners insist parks aren't private property when it comes to concealed weapons
The city of Lincoln argues its order on firearms in city parks and trails complies with a state "Constitutional Carry" law, while four gunowners say it exceeds the city's authority.
Firearms manufacturer shoots back over AR-15 parody products
The firearms manufacturer claims a stylized cutie-cat “Q” violated its “Q” trademark.
Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey assault weapons ban
The appeals court's ruling is a striking blow to one of the most firearm-restrictive states in the country.
Seventh Circuit upholds Illinois assault rifle ban
The ruling comes just over a week since the Supreme Court announced it would review similar bans in other states.
Mental illness and gun possession charges
CHICAGO — The Seventh Circuit found an Indiana federal court erred in dismissing gun possession charges against a man who had been involuntarily committed to a mental hospital before buying the firearms. Firearm prohibition does not apply to someone who is no longer mentally ill, and the record does not show whether the man was a threat to others’ safety when he was committed, released, or when he purchased the firearms.
Feds sue California over 'Glock ban'
California has banned all handguns that can be converted into fully automatic weapons with a simple switch, including Glocks, the country's most popular pistol.
Trump sues Virginia over assault weapons ban
The lawsuit comes a day after the Supreme Court announced it would hear challenges to assault weapon bans in Connecticut and Illinois.
Supreme Court to review bans on AR-15s
Gun advocates have doggedly petitioned the Supreme Court for a review of assault weapons bans despite the justices’ reluctance to put the issue on their docket until now.
Judge halts enforcement of Virginia's assault weapon ban
The ruling comes four days after a judge on the opposite side of the state blocked Virginia State Police from enforcing the ban on high-capacity semi-automatic weapons and magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
Virginia judge blocks assault weapons ban six days before implementation
The case brought by Gun Owners of America and the Virginia Citizens Defense League happened as the NRA argued for similar relief nearly 400 miles away.