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Jan 18, 2023

Maryland Gun Rights Group Continues Legal Opposition To Montgomery County Law

The new Montgomery County law restricts guns in places of public assembly.

Sep 09, 2021

In New Lawsuit, D.C. Gun Advocates Take Aim At Restrictions On ‘Ghost Guns’

Three D.C. residents say that the city’s law on “ghost guns” is vague and overbroad, potentially ensnaring otherwise legal guns and gun owners.

Nov 23, 2020

D.C. Council Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Giving More Young Offenders A Chance At Early Release

The committee also voted for a measure to permanently ban ghost guns.

Nov 19, 2020

Virginia Gun Show Expected To Draw 25,000 Is Canceled After Judge Ruling

Plaintiffs argued against Virginia’s 250-person venue capacity limit, saying that the restrictions violated their rights to keep and bear arms.

Sep 16, 2020

Fairfax County Bans Guns On Public Property

Virginia’s largest county follows several others in taking advantage of a new state law that gives localities the authority to ban guns on public property.

Aug 07, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Racine Sues NRA’s Charitable Arm

It came the same day as a suit from New York’s attorney general against the National Rifle Association.

Jul 22, 2020

Virginia Passed Sweeping Gun Laws, And Now Its Senators Want To Try It Nationally

Virginia’s two Democratic senators are using the commonwealth’s sweeping overhaul of gun laws as a blueprint for national change.

Jul 14, 2020

Virginia Judge Upholds Much Of New Background Check Law On Gun Purchases

The judge, however, rules that people ages 18 to 20 are exempt from a new law requiring background checks for all purchases of firearms, including private sales.

Jul 09, 2020

UMD Joins Other Colleges In Divesting From Federal Program That Gives Military Gear To Campus Police

But its campus police department can still acquire military-style tactical equipment through traditional purchases and other government programs.

Jul 08, 2020

Davon McNeal’s Family Has Long Worked Toward Resolving D.C. Violence

The 11-year-old’s family fought to interrupt violence in D.C. neighborhoods—until that very violence killed Davon on the Fourth of July.

 
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