AR-15

Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing his son an AR-15-style rifle despite warning signs of mental health issues, marking the first conviction of a parent for murder in a school shooting case. The judge stated Gray's failure to secure the gun or seek mental health treatment contributed to the 2024 massacre that killed four and injured nine.

Two US Forest Service biologists were kidnapped for approximately 15 hours in Shasta-Trinity National Forest by a man and his son. The incident occurred during a frog habitat survey when the man approached them with an AR-15, restrained them with zip ties, and held them hostage in a nearby trailer.

A shirtless gunman armed with an AR-15 fired random shots in a suburban neighborhood, causing residents to narrowly avoid injury as bullets struck their homes. The incident involved a mother with a 1-year-old child who was among those endangered by the gunfire.

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, expanding a lower court's decision to strike down the state's 'assault-firearm' restrictions. The National Rifle Association hailed the ruling as a 'historic victory' for Second Amendment rights.

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, expanding a prior lower court decision to cover all semiautomatic rifles. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, concluded New Jersey failed to justify its restrictions as consistent with historical firearm regulation. The National Rifle Association hailed the decision as a 'historic victory' after years of litigation.

The Third Circuit ruled 10-5 that New Jersey’s ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, citing the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision requiring historical analogs for Second Amendment restrictions. The majority found no sufficient historical precedent for the ban, while the dissent argued that such weapons are too dangerous for constitutional protection.

A federal appeals court invalidated New Jersey’s ban on 'assault' firearms and high-capacity magazines, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 10-5 to strike down the restrictions, marking a major legal win for gun rights advocates.

James Talarico, a Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate in Texas, argues that the Second Amendment supports gun control by citing the phrase 'well regulated.' Jonathan Turley critiques this interpretation, noting Talarico omits the word 'militia' that follows 'well regulated' in the amendment. The article highlights legal debates over the amendment's wording and upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun laws.

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois' law banning semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, reversing a lower court's ruling that declared the ban unconstitutional. The decision emphasized the law's alignment with firearm regulation traditions, while a dissent argued it violated Second Amendment rights. Illinois officials celebrated the ruling, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of bans on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, taking up cases from Illinois and Connecticut. The decision follows recent rulings on gun rights and includes challenges to local laws that prohibit possession of such firearms, with justices acknowledging prior divisions on the issue.

The Supreme Court will hear cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois. Similar laws exist in about a dozen states, including major cities, with gun control groups and rights organizations presenting opposing constitutional arguments.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15s, in the Chicago area and Connecticut, determining if such laws violate the Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will review state bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles in Illinois and Connecticut, following a 2022 ruling that reshaped gun regulation standards. The case centers on whether such bans violate the Second Amendment, with advocates arguing the AR-15 is a common civilian firearm and opponents citing its role in mass shootings.

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and the Chicago area, focusing on whether semiautomatic rifle restrictions violate the Second Amendment. The decision follows a conservative-leaning court's expansion of gun rights, including a 2022 landmark ruling. Gun rights groups argue bans infringe on constitutional rights, while supporters claim such weapons are frequently used in mass shootings.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review appeals challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and the Chicago area, focusing on whether semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 violate the Second Amendment. The case involves state laws passed after mass shootings, with gun rights groups opposing restrictions and supporters arguing such weapons are commonly used in attacks. The decision could impact similar laws in over a dozen states.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles, including the AR-15, in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The court will determine if such bans violate the Second Amendment, following a conservative-leaning court that expanded gun rights in 2022. States like Connecticut and Illinois argue these weapons are commonly used in mass shootings and can be constitutionally banned, while gun rights groups claim the bans infringe on Second Amendment protections.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review bans on semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15s, in Connecticut and the Chicago area, with similar laws in other states. The case arises after a 2022 ruling expanded Second Amendment protections and follows debates over gun control measures in response to mass shootings. Opponents argue such bans violate constitutional rights, while proponents claim they address public safety risks.

Two young brothers, Sky and Sevyn, were abducted by armed strangers Juantez Ruffin and James Barnes in Omaha. The suspects threatened the boys with harm as part of a revenge plot, leading to charges of kidnapping and felony child abuse. The incident has left the family traumatized, with the boys refusing to go outside alone.

Two 9- and 10-year-old brothers were abducted by armed strangers in Omaha, Nebraska, who threatened to harm them if they didn’t assist in a revenge plot. The suspects, Juantez Ruffin and James Barnes, were arrested after police pulled their vehicle over, and the boys were returned home unharmed but traumatized. Ruffin and Barnes face charges of kidnapping and felony child abuse.

Nine Texas protesters were convicted of terrorism charges and sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for actions during a protest at an immigrant detention facility, including vandalizing property and firing an AR-15 at a police officer, who was injured but survived.

The Supreme Court denied appeals from an elementary school student barred from wearing an AR-15 baseball cap to school and a death row inmate claiming racial discrimination in jury selection. The student argued her hat was protected free speech under the First Amendment, while school officials cited concerns about potential emotional harm following a nearby school shooting. The court upheld a lower court's decision, citing no new cases for the 2026-27 term.

The body of Jesse Scott Ellis, wanted for the March 24 shooting of his estranged wife Stacie Mason and Danny Ooley outside a Vero Beach library, was found in a wooded area. Police believe Ellis died by suicide after the murders. Dental records confirmed his identity, and investigators stated the case is resolved.

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado, alleging that the city's ban on certain semi-automatic rifles is unconstitutional. The ban violates the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, according to the Justice Department. The city's ordinance has been in place for 37 years and is intended to keep Denverites safe.