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.
The conclusion from examining these incidents is that good citizens, many of whom are lawfully armed, save lives in active shooter attacks
Red flag laws may help prevent homicides, suicides and mass murders by taking firearms away from high-risk individuals
Jim and Doug discuss whether or not American schools should remain “gun free zones”
Under the “red flag” law, police could obtain a court order preventing people from having guns if they are a danger to themselves or others
The union president says officers should be allowed to carry their service weapons inside school buildings
President Donald Trump wants to show that he has been swayed by the school shooting in Florida and was willing to listen to proposals
Two South Florida police chiefs want weapons like AR-15s out of the hands of civilians
President Donald Trump on Monday announced willingness to consider a modest gun-control proposal introduced last year
The proposed revision of the law says a person is presumed justified in using force if they reasonably believe someone is about to seriously harm a church member
How can cops prepare for being told, “We don’t serve your kind around here”?
Airport security screeners uncovered 3,957 firearms in 2017, a 16 percent increase from 2016
Shaquille A. Gales approached a 58-year-old man, pulled out a gun and demanded his property before being shot
According to a 2013 Office of the Inspector General report, only about 58 percent of firearms dealers were inspected within five years
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
Police Chief Richard Bash said shooting to celebrate New Year’s is dangerous and ties up officers
Some troopers want more effective rifles so badly that about 50 have bought their own in the past couple of years
The computer-based simulator can train everyone from teachers to first responders on how to react to an active shooter scenario
After last month’s mass shooting at a Texas church, a Maryland sheriff is asking state lawmakers to let parishioners bring their handguns to church
Recent shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have prompted this initiative, Col. Chris Williamson said
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act would force PDs to honor the concealed carry weapons permit from every state
A TSA agent saw the Kahr Arms 9mm semi-automatic handgun when a bag belonging to State Rep. Lori Saine went through an X-ray machine
The Honolulu PD sent letters to at least 30 gun owners, saying they had 30 days to surrender or transfer ownership of their guns
The initiative continues three months after Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business
Jim and Doug discuss mental illness, gun control and other topics tied to recent active shooter incidents
The parties agreed to sign a pledge to improve community-police relations and advocate for the ban of “bump stocks” and other “common sense” gun legislation
The proposal would reduce the penalties for concealed-carry permit holders who don’t tell police they have a weapon when detained
The law enforcement community needs to educate itself on 3D printing and its potential illegal uses
The bill would cut the penalties for concealed-carry permit holders who don’t tell police that they have a weapon when they’re detained
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says inaction on gun control has “failed thousands of families”
Criminals are using 3D printing to make guns, reproduce keys and manufacture illegal drugs
Vigilantes are criminals and should be prosecuted as such, but where do people like bounty hunters and neighborhood watchmen fit into the mix?
Mentors use one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy, life coaching and a stipend of up to $1000 a month for nine months to help move “fellows” away from violence
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