The Department of Justice, in a noteworthy development, is suggesting the reinstatement of firearm ownership rights to individuals convicted of specific crimes, provided they are not deemed "likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety." If approved, this modification in regulations would reinstate Second Amendment rights to certain Americans with criminal records. … [Read more...] about Gun Rights for the Guilty? DOJ’s Quiet Push Alarms Lawmakers
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Police Arrest Man Attempting to Enter Capitol Office With Ghost Gun
Reports from Washington indicate that a Maryland man has been arrested for attempting to bring an unregistered firearm, commonly known as a "ghost gun," into a House office building. This incident marks the latest in a series of firearms-related arrests on Capitol Hill this year. Jason White, age 35, allegedly tried to pass through a security checkpoint at the Cannon House … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Man Attempting to Enter Capitol Office With Ghost Gun
Accidental Shooting at Home Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Boy, Sibling Involved
An 11-year-old boy from Wisconsin met a tragic end, reportedly shot to death accidentally by his sibling inside their own home, according to the Racine Police Department. The incident came to the attention of the Racine Police Department when they received an emergency call at 10:33 p.m. last Friday. The call reported a juvenile hit by gunfire, rushed to the hospital by … [Read more...] about Accidental Shooting at Home Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Boy, Sibling Involved
Arkansas to Require Gun Safety Classes for All Public School Students
Last week, the Arkansas State Senate approved a bill to provide firearms safety training to children according to age. The Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will work together to create a plan. Act 229 (also known as House Bill 117) will mandate that public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and public charters … [Read more...] about Arkansas to Require Gun Safety Classes for All Public School Students
Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life
Janette Nesheiwat was inspired to become a doctor after an accident with a gun in her childhood. Nesheiwat, then 13 years old accidentally knocked a gun over, which fired, and shot her dad in the head. The New York Times broke the story of this tragedy in February 1990. Nesheiwat reached up for the fishing tackle box that was on a shelf over her … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life