Federal Judge Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Restrictions for Legal Immigrants
A Hawaii law which prevents legal immigrants from applying for a firearm permit is unconstitutional, a federal judge has ruled.
– The United States has the highest rate of gun ownership in the world, with 89 guns per 100 people.
– Americans love their guns – a 2015 poll found that 56% of respondents said they owned a gun for protection, while 37% said they owned a gun for hunting.
– Gun violence is a serious problem in the United States. There were 33,636 deaths due to gun violence in 2014, and over 70,000 injuries.
-Background checks are required for all gun sales in only 22 states and Washington D.C.; private sales and sales at gun shows are exempt from background checks in most states.
-More than 60% of Americans support expanded background checks for all gun sales.
A Hawaii law which prevents legal immigrants from applying for a firearm permit is unconstitutional, a federal judge has ruled.
Firearms accessories manufacturer Magpul is receiving a $8.3 million grant to move its manufacturing and warehouse operations to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office in Georgia will soon host two gun safety classes for local residents.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has overturned the city's ban on citizens carrying firearms in public.
Colorado residents who want to obtain a concealed carry permit can do so through a new class at the Glenwood ...