/tags/gun-control Gun Control en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/missouri-senators-consider-removing-several-firearm-restrictions One of the measures, Senate Bill 74, would bar cities and counties from imposing their own open carry firearm restrictions. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/missouri-senators-consider-removing-several-firearm-restrictions Evy Lewis /law-order/2024-09-17/witness-testifies-ar-style-rifles-illinois-assault-weapons-trial The case, on its second day on Tuesday, is being heard in federal district court in East St. Louis. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:59:10 GMT /law-order/2024-09-17/witness-testifies-ar-style-rifles-illinois-assault-weapons-trial Peter Hancock /law-order/2024-09-17/trial-assault-weapons-ban-constitutional-underway-east-st-louis The first witness called by those challenging the ban was a downstate gun dealer who testified AR-15-style guns are used for self-defense. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:03:03 GMT /law-order/2024-09-17/trial-assault-weapons-ban-constitutional-underway-east-st-louis Mawa Iqbal /law-order/2024-09-05/state-law-banning-concealed-carry-public-transit-ruled-unconstitutional A federal judge in Rockford ruled a state law banning concealed carry on public transit is unconstitutional for four plaintiffs. Both sides are considering their next steps. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-09-05/state-law-banning-concealed-carry-public-transit-ruled-unconstitutional Peter Hancock /news-briefs/2024-08-26/federal-appeals-court-missouri-second-amendment-preservation-act-unconstitutional The law, passed in 2021, penalizes police for enforcing certain federal gun laws. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:47:42 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-26/federal-appeals-court-missouri-second-amendment-preservation-act-unconstitutional Jason Hancock /law-order/2024-06-18/illinois-ban-weapon-attachments-supreme-court-bump-stocks Advocates on both sides of the gun control debate are waiting on whether the court will hear a broader constitutional challenge to Illinois' 2023 assault weapons ban, which includes the state-level ban on bump stocks. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-06-18/illinois-ban-weapon-attachments-supreme-court-bump-stocks Peter Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/illinois-supreme-court-asked-to-review-law-limiting-venue-in-constitutional-challenges A new Illinois law states constitutional challenges to state laws and actions can only be filed in Cook or Sangamon counties. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:21:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/illinois-supreme-court-asked-to-review-law-limiting-venue-in-constitutional-challenges Peter Hancock /2024-02-27/u-s-house-gop-candidates-mike-bost-and-darren-bailey-disagree-on-federal-gun-issue While both Republican candidates voting records align with National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America, they differ on an issue going before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-02-27/u-s-house-gop-candidates-mike-bost-and-darren-bailey-disagree-on-federal-gun-issue Lexi Cortes /government-politics-issues/2024-02-20/missouri-democrats-want-to-put-gun-safety-measure-on-the-ballot-after-chiefs-parade-shooting While Republicans shelved two bills that would further loosen Missouri's gun laws, Leader Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, said she will introduce a proposed constitutional amendment allowing cities to write local gun laws that are stricter than state laws. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:54:12 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-20/missouri-democrats-want-to-put-gun-safety-measure-on-the-ballot-after-chiefs-parade-shooting Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-02-16/missouri-house-will-not-consider-two-bills-expanding-firearm-access-this-session House leaders decided not to take up the legislation just days after a deadly shooting in Kansas City. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:40:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-16/missouri-house-will-not-consider-two-bills-expanding-firearm-access-this-session Sarah Kellogg