Topic: Gun Control
Millions of Americans own guns for hunting or self defense reasons. Many of them are outspoken advocates of gun ownership, and appreciate the feeling of safety their guns provide. While a gun gives a sense of safety, particularly in the event of a home invasion or street attack, gun ownership also poses many dangers in itself.
Studies have shown that ...
Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton was charged with two misdemeanor gun violations Monday in what appears to be the start of a plea deal with prosecutors over a locker room weapons incident. The charges in District of Columbia Superior Court come 10 days after NBA teammate Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge in a plea deal. Arenas ...
Montana doesn't have the authority to exempt itself from national gun control laws, the federal government argued in new court filings, hoping to beat back a movement from states adopting the Firearms Freedom Act. The Department of Justice, in a brief filed this week ...
It's been the year of the gun in Tennessee. In a flurry of legislative action, handgun owners won the right to take their weapons onto sports fields and playgrounds and, at least briefly, into bars. A change in leadership at the state ...
