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Jan 04, 2023

Judge Deals Blow To Lawsuit Seeking To Overturn Gun Ban On Metro In D.C.

In a late-December ruling, Judge Randolph Moss said the four plaintiffs had no standing to sue because they had not been charged or prosecuted for carrying a gun on Metro.

Aug 31, 2017

With Chaffetz Out, Home Rule-Focused PAC Puts Pressure On Charlottesville Congressman

Congressman Tom Garrett introduced a bill that would gut D.C. gun laws.

Aug 25, 2017

D.C. Wants Court To Take Another Look At Its ‘Good Reason’ Handgun Law

“Due to the importance of this question, which affects the safety of every person who lives in, works in, or visits the District.”

May 17, 2016

Judge Rules Against D.C.’s Gun Law … Again

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon said the concealed carry law is “inconsistent with the individual right to bear arms.”

Apr 02, 2015

D.C. Drops Appeal On Court Ruling For Carrying Guns

Wants to focus on defending the concealed carry law instead.

Sep 22, 2014

California-Based Coalition Asks Supporters To Oppose D.C.’s Concealed Carry Bill Through Emails, Faxes

Council Chair Phil Mendelson said he’s received a “large number” of form emails.

Dec 17, 2012

As Nation Debates Gun Control, D.C. Could Be Forced to Allow Concealed Carry Permits

Last week a federal appeals court struck down an Illinois ban on concealed weapons, possibly forcing a Supreme Court decision that could see D.C. have to grant concealed carry permits.

Apr 17, 2012

Kwame Gets His Gun, and He’s Pretty Good With It Too

D.C. Council Kwame Brown went shootin’ last week, and he was pretty good at it.

 
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