Gun Legislation and Law Enforcement
In the Gun Legislation & Law Enforcement section you’ll find news reports and expert articles about the bills proposed regarding gun laws and the most up-to date news on the legislation affecting gun owners and law enforcement.
How can cops prepare for being told, “We don’t serve your kind around here”?
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
Jim and Doug discuss mental illness, gun control and other topics tied to recent active shooter incidents
The ruling determines that officers are entitled to same immunity under the state’s “stand your ground” law as private citizens
Lawmakers said the additional training would prepare licensees for active shooter situations at places like colleges and universities
Police departments have long warned the public about the dangers of replica guns
The “ghost gun” kits contain parts that have no serial number, making them untraceable
The question of whether judges should be armed got renewed attention this week after a judge who was carrying a gun was shot outside his courthouse and fired back
There is a lot of misconception out there about ballistic gel
Police Chief Philip Dupuis said his badge was on his belt next to his gun and his ID was on a lanyard around his neck
Charles K. Smith showed up in a ballistic vest and helmet, stating he “didn’t feel safe”
Reliability isn’t the only thing getting in the way of the technology
“Smart guns” are back in focus with recent stories of LEOs being shot by their own guns. But questions remain on reliability
Rep. Raymond Dehn said officers would still have access to their guns in their cars
Arizona is among a small number of states instructing drivers on what to expect during traffic stops
Under a new state law that took effect July 1, Nashville and other cities must let handgun permit holders carry their guns around their bus stations and on city buses
A Honolulu official is proposing stationing armed park rangers at city parks, where homeless encampments are common, because of a growing amount of trash and safety concerns
How statistics on gun ownership, police presence and mental illness providers correlate to the total number of gun deaths in the nation
Concealed guns will be permitted at college campuses in Georgia and Kansas, more public buildings and bus stations in Tennessee, and at the Iowa state Capitol as new laws take effect
Police Chief Ed Flynn said the law contributes to violence
After calling himself “one of the most politically incorrect sheriffs in the country” he continued urging those who legally can carry a gun to do so
The St. Louis Police Department is selling a stash of guns that bring to mind Prohibition-era gangsters for cash to put new a handgun in every officer’s holster
The study found that fatal officer-involved shootings are less common in states with stricter gun laws
In addition to using the list to identify possible victims or suspects, the department uses it to warn those with the highest scores that they are at risk of being involved in gun violence
The bill requires gun dealers to notify law enforcement and victims with protection orders if someone fails a background check after trying to buy a gun
Both gun rights and gun control activists insist the attack bolstered their argument that guns do or don’t belong on campus
Georgia’s public university presidents and police chiefs were strongly opposed to letting people carry concealed handguns on college campuses
Four aldermen are pushing to get as many officers trained in using high-powered guns as quickly as possible to protect themselves from gang members
Police said that was the only area of the city where rifles styled after AR-15s and AK-47s were regularly used, a menacing new development in the gang fights
Jim and Doug discuss the issues in play when police respond to calls involving open-carry advocates
The lawsuit argues KS&E Sports improperly sold the gun to a man who then illegally sold it to a convicted felon barred from possessing firearms
The bill would let family and police ask a judge to impose an “extreme risk protective order” against individuals experiencing a personal crisis and at risk of dangerous behavior
Lawmakers said first responders should be able to defend themselves in an active-shooting scenario and “possibly assist in taking somebody down”
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