Committee advances measure to clarify 'trigger activator' definition amid industry opposition SF 4200 would clarify Minnesota's definition of trigger activators so devices that increase firing rate are clearly covered; the National Shooting Sports Foundation opposed the bill, warning about fiscal impacts and federal ATF guidance, but the committee adopted an effective-date amendment and recommended passage.

Minnesota's Senate is pushing forward a controversial bill to redefine "trigger activators," sparking fierce debate over its impact on gun owners and businesses.

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Industry groups and NRA back SB243 to remove suppressors from Alaskaprohibited list; some public commenters urge caution SB243 would repeal a state subsection classifying firearm suppressors as prohibited, aligning Alaska law with federal rules; proponents (American Suppressor Association, NRA) framed suppressors as hearing‑protection devices, while some public commenters worried about removing a state enforcement layer. The committee set an amendment deadline of March 15.

Alaska is on the verge of a major shift as lawmakers consider a bill that could lift the prohibition on firearm suppressors, igniting a heated debate over safety and regulation.

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Senate approves repeal of state ban on silencers despite law-enforcement objections SB 499 repeals Georgia's prohibition on possessing a silencer and aligns state law with federal silencer rules; sponsors emphasized hunting and hearing protection, while opponents and law-enforcement representatives warned about crime-impeding surveillance and sound-detection technology. The bill passed on a recorded vote.

Georgia's Senate has stirred controversy by approving a bill to repeal the state's ban on silencers, igniting a fierce debate over public safety and the rights of hunters.

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Sponsor trims language, defends Second Amendment Preservation Act in House hearing; advocates and gun‑violence groups clash Representative Bill Hardwick presented House Bill 3,070 (Second Amendment Preservation Act), saying he removed prior language that purported to invalidate federal law. The hearing featured divided testimony: firearm‑rights groups and rural law‑enforcement supporters backed the bill while gun‑violence prevention advocates warned it would hinder federal‑state cooperation and public safety. The bill includes a $50,000 civil penalty for specified violations.

Missouri's House Bill 3,070 is stirring controversy, pitting gun-rights advocates against public safety groups as lawmakers debate its potential impact on federal-state cooperation.

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Public Safety Committee reports substitute that would bar future sales of certain assault handguns and raise high-capacity cutoff to 15 rounds The Senate Public Safety Committee voted to report a substitute (conforming SB 783 to HB 1441) that would prohibit future sales or transfers of handguns meeting a two‑feature assault test, raise the high‑capacity threshold from 10 to 15 rounds, and preserve possession and limited transfers for current lawful owners; the measure advanced on a recorded vote.

Virginia's Senate Public Safety Committee has taken a bold step by advancing a bill that bans future sales of certain handguns while raising the high-capacity magazine limit to 15 rounds.

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Substitute assault‑weapons ban debated at length; committee refers substitute to Finance Delegate Helmer presented a substitute assault-weapons ban that narrows exceptions and allows transfers to federally licensed dealers; the proposal drew extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and firearms dealers and was re‑referred to the Finance Committee after debate.

A heated debate erupts in Virginia as Delegate Dan Helmer's substitute bill on assault weapons faces fierce opposition from gun-rights advocates and divided public opinion.

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Committee rejects bill to let Self‑Defense Act permit holders carry concealed weapons in Oklahoma Capitol A House committee voted 4–5 to defeat House Bill 3,094 after the Department of Public Safety warned the change would create safety and manpower challenges; sponsor Representative Jenkins argued SDA permit holders are vetted and would be legitimate, low‑risk visitors.

The Oklahoma House committee just rejected a bill that would have allowed lawful gun owners to carry concealed weapons inside the Capitol, sparking heated debates on safety and rights.

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Committee advances bill granting limited immunity to licensed dealers who return firearms after holds Senate Bill 356 would protect federal firearm licensees from civil liability when they return a firearm at the end of a firearm-hold agreement, with an explicit exception for unlawful conduct by the licensee; the committee passed the bill out favorably to the floor.

The Senate has passed a bill that could shield firearm dealers from civil liability when returning weapons after holds, sparking both support and concern among lawmakers.

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Senate committee advances Second Amendment Protection Act amendments after lengthy debate over "solely" carve-out Senators approved Committee of the Whole recommendations on Senate File 101, amending the state Second Amendment Protection Act; debate focused on insertion of the word "solely" (which opponents said creates a loophole), carve-outs for federal assistance and civil remedies, and clarifying enforcement boundaries for local law enforcement assisting federal task forces.

Senate File 101 is stirring up controversy in Wyoming as lawmakers debate the implications of the word "solely" in the Second Amendment Protection Act amendments.

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Tennessee subcommittee advances bill barring landlords from banning firearms in rented homes The Business Utility Subcommittee advanced HB469, which would prohibit landlords from banning lawful possession, transportation or storage of firearms in residential leases (effective 2027-01-01) with specific exclusions; committee adopted an amendment and voted 8–2 to send the bill to full Commerce after pro and con testimony.

Tennessee's House Bill 469 is stirring debate as it seeks to give renters the right to possess firearms in their homes, raising questions about landlord authority and tenant rights.

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Subcommittee tables bill to repeal one-handgun-per-month purchase limit Lawmakers heard competing testimony but moved to table HB1427, a bill that would remove Virginia’s one-handgun-per-month purchase restriction; supporters called the limit a rationing scheme and opponents cited trafficking concerns.

A heated debate in Virginia over a proposed bill to lift the one-handgun-per-month purchase limit has sparked passionate arguments from both sides.

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Virginia House passes multiple firearm measures and dozens of other bills after floor debate After floor debate on several contested measures, the Virginia House of Delegates approved multiple firearm‑related bills (including HB 21 and HB 217) and dozens of other bills on Feb. 5; members also adopted ceremonial resolutions and referred several bills to committee.

The Virginia House of Delegates just passed a controversial slate of firearm measures that could spark legal battles and impact public safety—what does this mean for Virginians?

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Virginia Senate subcommittee advances package of firearms bills, sets 15-round threshold in key measures A Senate public-safety subcommittee on Thursday recommended a set of firearms-related bills to the full committee, including amendments that remove pistols from some assault‑weapon definitions and set a 15‑round threshold for future magazine sales. Several measures carry exemptions for law enforcement and phased restrictions for existing owners.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee just took a bold step in gun legislation, advancing bills that redefine assault weapons and limit magazine capacities to 15 rounds.

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Kentucky House approves bill allowing 18–20-year-olds provisional concealed-carry licenses After hours of partisan debate over safety, training and constitutional rights, the Kentucky House passed House Bill 3 12 on a roll-call vote, creating a provisional concealed-carry license for 18–20-year-olds that requires background checks and training.

The Kentucky House just passed a controversial bill allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain provisional concealed-carry licenses, igniting a heated debate over safety and constitutional rights.

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House advances multiple gun measures, including ban on unserialized 'ghost' guns; assault-weapon measures move forward During Feb. 4 floor debate the House advanced bills that would tighten limits on unserialized ‘ghost’ guns, narrow trafficking of assault-style weapons, and clarify transfers by prohibited persons; supporters argued public-safety benefits while opponents raised constitutional questions.

Virginia's House takes a bold step forward by advancing crucial legislation aimed at banning unserialized 'ghost' guns and tightening restrictions on assault-style weapons.

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Bill would exempt permit holders and law enforcement from Maryland's 7‑day handgun waiting period Senate Bill 27 seeks to eliminate the 7‑day waiting period for handgun purchases by current handgun owners, permit holders and (retired) law enforcement, arguing modern electronic NCIC checks and recent court precedent have removed the original need for a delay. Firearms groups and dealers testified in favor; no opposition panel offered in the hearing.

A new bill in Maryland could eliminate the 7-day waiting period for handgun purchases, sparking a debate on modernizing gun laws in light of rapid background checks.

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NH committee recommends HB 17-93 amid heated campus-carry debate The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard hours of public testimony for and against HB 17-93, a bill that would bar public universities from enforcing campus weapons bans; after extensive questioning of university and police witnesses it moved the bill out of executive session with a narrow committee recommendation.

A contentious debate unfolds in New Hampshire as a committee recommends a bill allowing firearms on public college campuses, pitting students and veterans against university officials and police chiefs.

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Lawmakers flag masked-officer identification and a firearm-technology loophole for legislation A committee member urged the Judiciary to consider measures requiring officers to identify themselves during most arrests and to close a technical firearm loophole that can make a weapon function like a machine gun.

Vermont lawmakers are pushing for new rules that would require masked officers to identify themselves during arrests and tackle a dangerous loophole allowing firearms to operate like machine guns.

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Our view: Make South Carolina safer in 2026 with two much-needed gun reform laws - Charleston City Paper Fifteen people celebrating Hanukkah died on Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach Sunday. At least 40 were wounded in the country’s worst gun massacre in 30 years. The mass shooting by a father-son team was ...

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Bondi Beach Attack Father and Son Kill 15 PM Albanese Pushes Tragedy at Bondi Beach as a father and son kill 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. PM Albanese vows stricter gun laws in Australia.

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Australian govt agrees to strengthen gun laws after Sydney mass shooting - Yes Punjab News Australia moves to tighten gun laws after a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach kills 16 people.

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Montgomery police outline recent homicide arrests, urge lawmakers to require ID for concealed carry A Montgomery Police Department representative detailed a string of arrests in several homicide investigations, announced stepped-up holiday patrols and said Alabamas constitutional carry lawwhich does not require carrying identification when concealing a firearmcreates an enforcement "loophole" they want lawmakers to close.

Montgomery Police report a staggering 13,525 calls for service in just 28 days, along with a call for lawmakers to close dangerous loopholes in gun laws.

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Supporters tell committee Massachusetts should let victims sue gun‑industry actors; opponents warn of overreach Proponents of H.2672 / S.1653 told the committee that new state law should create enforceable business standards for firearm manufacturers and dealers and allow civil suits when industry misconduct contributes to trafficking or other harmful practices. Opponents, including some dealers and industry representatives, argued the bill risks unfairly ch

Massachusetts is on the brink of a pivotal decision that could hold the firearm industry accountable for unsafe practices and give victims a fighting chance for justice.

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House bill would let Michigan bow hunters openly carry sidearms for protection Rep. Preston introduced House Bill 48 55 to allow bow hunters to open-carry a sidearm in areas frequented by wild animals without holding a concealed pistol license. Supporters, including multiple Upper Peninsula hunters, described recent close encounters with wolves and bears and said the CPL requirement imposes time and financial burdens. DNR and

Michigan bow hunters may soon have the freedom to openly carry sidearms for protection against wildlife encounters, sparking debate over safety and hunting regulations.

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City Council Discusses Origins of Gun Ordinance and Community Reactions Council reviews reasons behind original city gun ordinance and related community responses.

Fairfax City Council is diving deep into the origins of its gun ordinance, sparking renewed debate on safety and community rights.

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Legislation Protects Public Employees From Termination Under Extreme Risk Firearm Orders Section prohibits firing public employees solely for firearm possession under extreme risk orders

Pennsylvania has passed groundbreaking legislation protecting public employees from termination just for possessing firearms under extreme risk orders.

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