I was up far too late for yesterday’s post, around 0200. Which was better than the night before when I was up until 0330 getting that post out.
The following links will contain some older news articles, mostly because I’ve not had a link dump in a while. Hopefully, something interesting in the dump
Federal judge grants injunction on Illinois assault weapons ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — A federal judge for the Southern District of Illinois issued an injunction Friday afternoon, ruling the assault weapons ban as unenforceable. Judge Steven McGlyn…
Illinois assault weapons ban still in effect after appeals court denies injunction
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an injunction that would have blocked Illinois’ statewide ‘assault weapons’ ban that was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
It’s Democrats, Not Republicans, Who Are to Blame for Most Child Gun Deaths
The bottom line is that targeting lawful gun owners will not make a dent in the number of gun homicides among children and teens.
New Mexico police fatally shoot man during investigation at wrong home: reports
A New Mexico man was shot and killed by police who mistakenly knocked on his door to investigate a domestic violence incident, according to reports.
Making, possessing and selling “ghost guns” will likely soon be illegal in Colorado
Ghost guns, which have been linked to several recent high-profile shootings in Colorado, are untraceable because they don’t have serial numbers
Gaetz introduces ‘Abolish the ATF Act’ after ruling against stabilizing braces
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the “Abolish the ATF Act” on Tuesday following a controversial ruling by the agency that tightens regulations on pistol-stabilizing braces.
State senator wants to ban the carry, sale of certain guns in Virginia
The proposal differs from current law because it would ban a wider range of guns across the state instead of only in certain counties, plus, Virginians wouldn’t be able to carry the guns even…
State asks Oregon Supreme Court to dissolve preliminary injunction blocking gun laws
If granted, the petition would allow the voter-approved magazine ban and completed background check requirement to go into immediate effect.
Did you hear the one about 2 guys who told jokes about the cops? They landed in jail.
Qualified immunity shouldn’t shield police for failing to see what was clear to anyone. Free speech shouldn’t hinge on if cops can take a joke.
Thanks. The 2nd from the last was a troubling read. I’m a little surprised the McPaper (aka USA Today) published it, even as an opinion piece.