gun rights groups
Coverage of gun rights groups in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
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.
- Hawaii ruling praised by US gun rights groups – are more rollbacks coming?
The US Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law banning guns on private property without permission in a 6-3 decision (Wolford v. Lopez). The ruling is seen as a challenge to gun restrictions by rights advocates and a threat to public safety by opponents. Experts warn it could lead to more conservative court actions against similar policies.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and can bypass background checks. New measures include bans on untraceable firearms, limits on distributing digital gun-design files, and requirements for serial numbers on privately manufactured weapons. Gun rights groups have challenged these laws, citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.
- Inside the Trump administration’s rapid rollback of gun regulations
The Trump administration has rapidly rolled back gun regulations, resulting in multiple victories for gun rights groups. Advocates for stricter gun limits argue these changes could pose public safety risks.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and complicate law enforcement investigations. Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington state have implemented new regulations targeting untraceable firearms and digital gun-design files, while gun rights groups challenge these laws on Second Amendment and free speech grounds.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
Several U.S. states have enacted new laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit the distribution of digital gun-design files and require serial numbers on privately manufactured firearms, with some states facing legal challenges from gun rights groups.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
Multiple states, including Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, have enacted laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit manufacturing, distribution of digital blueprints, and use of 3D printers for gun parts, while gun rights groups challenge them citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
Several U.S. states, including Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, have enacted laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms and untraceable guns lacking serial numbers. These measures aim to address concerns about law enforcement tracing such weapons, with some proposals requiring serial numbers or limiting digital blueprint distribution. Gun rights groups have challenged these laws, citing Second Amendment and free speech protections.
- More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
Several U.S. states have enacted new laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit manufacturing, distribution of digital blueprints, and use of 3D printers for gun parts, amid opposition from gun rights groups citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.