Bump Stock Debate: Should a Firearm with a Bump Stock Be Classified as a Machine Gun?

Minneapolis, Minnesota – The debate over whether a semi-automatic rifle equipped with a “bump stock” should be classified as a machine gun has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump take opposing positions on the matter. A bump stock enables a rifle to fire at an extraordinarily rapid rate, up to 800 rounds a minute, by harnessing the recoil and pressure generated by the shooter. At the heart …

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Firearm Deaths Among Children and Adolescents on the Rise, Triggering Mental Health Concerns across the US

Washington, D.C. – Firearm injuries and deaths among children and adolescents in the United States have been on the rise, surpassing fatalities from motor vehicle crashes. This trend has significant implications for the well-being and mental health of youth across the country. With the highest rate of child and teen firearm mortality compared to peer countries, the United States is facing a critical issue that demands attention. Recent data shows a troubling increase in firearm-related …

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Tragic: 3-Year-Old Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself with Unsecured Firearm, Owner Arrested for Second Degree Murder

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A tragic incident occurred when a three-year-old boy unintentionally shot himself in the face with an unsecured firearm, leading to his death. DeKalb County Police reported that Antoine Jordan, the owner of the gun, has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder and Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree. Jordan is currently in the DeKalb County Jail. The authorities have not disclosed the name of the child or his …

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Ashland Man Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty and Firearm Charges

An Ashland man entered a not guilty plea in Ashland County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday to charges of animal cruelty and unlawful possession of a dangerous firearm. The charges stem from an incident where an injured cat was found in a taped-shut litter box thrown into a dumpster. The man, identified as Christopher Ferrell, 49, was located at his residence on 254 1/2 W. Main St., Ashland, after the discovery of the injured cat. …

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Jack Smith Alleges Trump Breached Release Terms: Is Jail Looming on the Horizon?

On Friday, the office of Special Counsel Jack Smith put forth an argument that former President Donald Trump might have breached his release conditions by buying a firearm. Trump’s representative denies any such purchase. The Associated Press reported that on September 25, Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, tweeted that Trump had bought a gun in South Carolina but later retracted his statement and removed the tweet. In a court document filed on Friday evening, prosecutors mentioned …

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