South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers appear close to approving a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly.
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Why You Should Never, Ever Use A Massage Gun On Your Neck
Massage guns have surged in popularity in recent years, and for good reason: They actually work. According to a 2023 systematic review , massage guns can help improve short-term range of motion, flexibility and recovery.
Gun control advocates urge Utah governor to veto bill funding firearms training for teachers
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gun violence prevention advocates who gathered Monday at the Utah State Capitol called on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they said could place children in harm’s way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus.
IRS special agent accused of involuntary manslaughter in shooting of fellow employee at gun range
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — An April trial date has been scheduled for an Internal Revenue Service special agent accused of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a fellow employee after training exercises at a firearm range last year.
Florida House passes bill to lower minimum age to buy a gun from 21 to 18
The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to buy firearms, lowering the previous age minimum of 21.
Maryland House OKs juvenile justice measure in response to rising auto thefts, gun possession
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday designed to improve accountability and rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system in response to an increase in some crimes like auto theft and handgun violations in parts of the state.
Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history.
Supreme Court May Torch Another Major Gun Reform
When former President Donald Trump banned the gun components known as “bump stocks” in 2018, following a horrific mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, it set off a legal firestorm. On Wednesday, battle reached the Supreme Court, where conservative justices appeared to be skeptical in oral arguments that Trump had the authority to use an agency rule to enact the ban.