On Halloween day, tragedy struck downtown Manhattan when a man by the name of Sayfullo Saipov drove a rented truck into a bicycle lane killing eight people and injuring 12 others before smashing into a school bus. Saipov was shot by police officers, but survived and is currently in custody. Twitter Response In his ritualist Twitter response, … [Read more...]
Wild West
Yesterday America took a step backwards. A step into the past. Back to a time of chaotic violence. Where high noon meant another shootout in the streets. That’s where we’re at. In the last 1,735 days there have been 1,516 mass shootings. Then comes October 2, 2017. 527 wounded; 59 people killed. This is America now. It feels like the Wild … [Read more...]
Federal Court Blocks Strict Requirement for Concealed Carry Permits in D.C.
On July 25, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled to place a permanent injunction on the requirement to show “good reason” for obtaining a concealed carry permit. In their decision, the judges said that the “good-reason” law is in violation of the Second Amendment. The ruling came from a divided three-judge … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Halts California Law Banning Large-Capacity Gun Magazines
With the help of the California Rifle & Pistol Association, five California residents have lodged a complaint against the state for passing a law limiting the amount of ammunition a person can carry. Late last month, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego blocked the law from being enforced while the suit is underway. The Order The … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Upholds Gun Possession Ruling
US Sixth Circuit of Appeals Upholds Ruling That Kentucky Employee Was Not Wrongfully Fired for Having a Weapon on Company Grounds Bruce Holly, an employee of the United Parcel Service in Kentucky, sued his employer for firing him after he concealed a weapon in another employee’s car. In the language of the case summary of the US Sixth Circuit of … [Read more...]
Minnesota Witnesses its First Lawsuit Against a Gun Shop Owner
According to a Report in the Star Tribune, Officers of the law, Beau Schoenhard and Joshua Eernisse, are suing Full Metal Gun Shop and its owner, Troy Buchholz, who according to the suit, knowingly sold a gun to a straw buyer who then sold it to Ray Kmetz. Kmetz, who had been committed to a mental facility, attacked the New Hope City Council with … [Read more...]
Connecticut Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit from Sandy Hook Shooting Victims’ Families
A Connecticut Appellate Court has approved the appeal of a lawsuit brought forth by surviving family of victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. The initial lawsuit was filed against gun manufacturer Remington, distributor Camfour Inc., and retailer Riverview Sales for violation of the Connecticut … [Read more...]
Connecticut Superior Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Remington
On Friday, October 14, Connecticut State Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed filed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims against Remington, the arms manufacturer who manufactured and distributed the Bushmaster XM15-E2S used by Adam Lanza. The plaintiffs of the lawsuit claim that the … [Read more...]
Minnesota Draws Attention for Anti-Violence Tractic
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have recently seen success with an anti-violence strategy of prosecuting criminals for illegal firearms possession and trafficking, instead of more difficult to prove crimes such as murder. 2014 Case a Breakthrough In 2014 Minnesota officials were dealing with a spike in gang activity which resulted in multiple … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Case of Lawful Self-Defense
Wrongful death lawsuits may be filed when the survivors of a person who was accidentally or intentionally killed wish to hold those responsible for the death civilly liable. In most states, wrongful death lawsuits seek monetary compensation for the survivors of the deceased. Now, an Oregon case is putting to the test the question of what happens … [Read more...]
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