Tag: Gun violence prevention
Banning Assault Weapons for Excessive Self-Defense Needs
An en banc federal appeals court recently upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons in a 10-5 decision. The court stated that these military-style weapons are not protected by the Second Amendment because they are...
Upheld SCOTUS Ruling on Restraining-Order Gun Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision to uphold a federal law that prohibits individuals who are under domestic-violence restraining orders from possessing guns. This ruling was supported by Chief Justice John Roberts,...