The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to directly review a lower court ruling that invalidated the state’s ban on the sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
The Colorado House of Representatives gave preliminary approval Friday evening to a bill that would ban the sale, purchase and manufacture of many semi-automatic rifles beginning this summer.
The Justice Department has finalized regulations to strengthen background check requirements for gun sales and crack down on unlicensed firearms dealers.
Washington’s ban on the sale of large-capacity ammunition magazines briefly lapsed on Monday with a Cowlitz County judge declaring it unconstitutional.
The bill would prohibit firearms, either concealed or not, in such places as public parks, community recreation centers, hospitals, sporting venues, bars, libraries, universities, voting centers and government buildings.
An Oregon county judge Tuesday issued a permanent injunction against a voter-backed law that regulates the purchase of gun permits and magazine capacity, finding it violates the state's constitution.
A federal judge in Orange County Monday issued a preliminary injunction barring California from enforcing its ban on gun shows on state property, including county fairgrounds.
Jim Nelson writes, "Bottom line: if we want more protective gun laws, we must elect leaders willing to enact reasonable legislation to accomplish that."
Since Missoula’s bus system reluctantly changed its policy in early October to allow passengers to carry guns, a frequent response from riders has been one of concern, according to the transit agency.