R.I.P. Scout26
Wonder how they’re gonna answer that pesky question on the 4473.
“[C]arbajal-Flores has never been convicted of a felony, a violent crime, or a crime involving the use of a weapon. Even in the present case, Carbajal-Flores contends that he received and used the handgun solely for self-protection and protection of property during a time of documented civil unrest in the Spring of 2020,” Judge Coleman wrote. “Additionally, Pretrial Service has confirmed that Carbajal-Flores has consistently adhered to and fulfilled all the stipulated conditions of his release, is gainfully employed, and has no new arrests or outstanding warrants.”
Everytown@EverytownThe City of Chicago and Everytown Law announced we're suing Glock for facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns on the streets of Chicago by manufacturing semiautomatic pistols that can easily be converted to fully automatic firing using "Glock switches."
Convicted vs. Not Convicted. I also tend to agree with the judge here. Where the Constitution means "Citizen" it says so. Where it says "People" it means everyone.
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that barring defendants out on bail from possessing firearms while they are awaiting trial was constitutional even after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that expanded gun rights.
And in other news, this time from the 9th Circuit.;This seems to contradict the other ruling. If the illegals have been given a court date aren't they essentially the same as those out on bail?The way my mind works, if they are illegally in the country and the .gov has given them a court date to plead their case then they are essentially out on bail, even if no cash or OR. So according to one panel they cannot possess firearms yet on the other hand the other judge say go right ahead. Another one that will end up with the USSC?https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-upholds-gun-bans-bail-condition-2024-03-18/#:~:text=March%2018%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20A,2022%20that%20expanded%20gun%20rights.bob
I also tend to agree with the judge here. Where the Constitution means "Citizen" it says so. Where it says "People" it means everyone.
The Zombie Gun Loophole is a problematic way that guns can end up in the hands of those responsible for gun violence. We must close this loophole and destroy zombie guns now. Every life lost to gun violence is one too many. pic.twitter.com/vtawLCCJWj — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) March 21, 2024
Now 'zombie guns' really aren't all that different from 'ghost guns.' The parts are the result of gun disposal companies only destroying single pieces of guns seized by the police, or from a police officer who retired and turned in their service weapon, and even from gun 'buy-back' programs and then reselling the remaining pieces either separately or as kits that can then become 'ghost guns'.
As Frost explained, guns that are retired, seized or bought back by law-enforcement agencies are routinely sent to gun-disposal companies to be destroyed. However, for the firearms to be considered legally destroyed, only one piece, like the receiver or frame, needs to be crushed or otherwise destroyed. Some companies, like industry leader Gun Busters, then take the remaining functional parts and sell them as part of build-it-yourself kits used to make untraceable “ghost” guns. Under the Destroy Zombie Guns Act, gun-disposal companies would be required to destroy the entire firearm, not just a single piece.
“We cannot allow this mass proliferation of guns to continue to allow violent criminals and anyone who poses a threat to society in our community to continue to be walking around with an untraceable gun right here in our communities, in our schools, near our homes, near our children,” Tokuda said. “It’s really that simple. Without action, without passage of a bill like this, more about actors would easily be able to do exactly that—procure a gun and sadly to use it in ways that we have seen are absolutely destructive to communities, to families and our loved ones.”
Same judge was not doneQuoteU.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez has delivered another blow to California’s gun control regime, striking down the state statute that imposes background checks on every ammunition sale in the state while prohibiting California residents from bringing ammunition purchased elsewhere back home; declaring it to be a violation of both the Second Amendment and the Constitution’s dormant Commerce Clause.'Saint' Benitez Strikes Down California Ammunition Background Check Lawhttps://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2024/01/31/saint-benitez-strikes-down-california-ammunition-background-check-law-n79997
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez has delivered another blow to California’s gun control regime, striking down the state statute that imposes background checks on every ammunition sale in the state while prohibiting California residents from bringing ammunition purchased elsewhere back home; declaring it to be a violation of both the Second Amendment and the Constitution’s dormant Commerce Clause.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gun-sales-spike-then-plummet-as-new-laws-take-effect/Working as designed. Keeping firearms out of the hands of law abiding citizens.
federal prosecutors in the Windy City have been taking a conservative stance, approving less gun charges compared to their peers across the nation.
CHICAGO'S FIGHT AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE: FEDERAL PROSECUTORS APPROVE FEWER GUN CHARGES DESPITE SURGE IN SEIZED FIREARMShttps://hoodline.com/2024/04/chicago-s-fight-against-gun-violence-federal-prosecutors-approve-fewer-gun-charges-despite-surge-in-seized-firearms/Essentially, while complaining about being awash in guns, the feds in Chicago are not prosecuting the charges.
Chicago police say crime rates are dropping. A new boost from the federal government might add to the effort to keep those numbers down. The Justice Department has announced a nearly $80 million investment to help prevent violent crime.
Am I missing something or is this just an invitation for people to do more horse trading when selling a gun?
