Tag: Second Amendment
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Gun Rights Activists Push Back on Killing of Minneapolis Man
Overview: A Contested Narrative After federal agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man during a protest, officials suggested the man’s possession of a pistol may have justified the use of deadly force. That assertion has sparked a swift reaction from prominent gun rights organizations and activists, who argue that the claim risks normalizing violence against people…
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Supreme Court Considers Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ for Gun Owners
Overview: A High-Stakes Challenge to Hawaii’s Carry Permits The Supreme Court is evaluating a case that centers on a Hawaii rule often dubbed the “vampire rule,” a nickname drawn from the rule’s requirement that individuals who want to carry firearms must obtain permission from law enforcement. Critics describe the policy as overly restrictive, while supporters…
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Supreme Court Weighs Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ Limiting Gun Ownership
Overview: What is the Hawaii ‘Vampire Rule’? The Supreme Court is examining a Hawaii regulation that has drawn comparisons to a ‘vampire rule’ — a nickname referencing the rule’s requirement for gun owners to repeatedly seek permission to own or carry firearms. Critics say the rule creates a persistent barrier for law-abiding residents seeking self-defense…
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Supreme Court tackles Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’ for gun owners
Overview: The case and the so-called ‘vampire rule’ The Supreme Court is examining a high-stakes challenge to a Hawaii gun restriction that has drawn attention for its notorious nickname: the “vampire rule.” Critics say the rule effectively bans everyday firearm possession by requiring permit holders to repeatedly renew or seek permission in a manner that…
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Appeals Panel Rules California Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional, Sparks Legal Debate
Overview of the ruling A federal appeals panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s prohibition on open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The decision, issued Friday by two of the three judges on the panel, challenges a long-standing state policy designed to curb public gun…
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California Open Carry Ban Declared Unconstitutional by Appeals Panel
Overview of the Ruling A federal appeals panel in California has held that the state’s prohibition on open carrying firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The decision, issued by two judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, questions the state’s approach to restricting how and where residents may carry firearms in public…