# Second amendment
An appeals court ruled in favor of a man with a history of domestic abuse stating he can rightfully own a long gun
According to court documents, New York City resident, Alex Taveras applied for a gun license and was denied because of a domestic abuse case in 2011. He was asking specifically for a rifle or shotgun license in order to protect himself at his residence in the Bronx in 2018. The officers who were in charge of reviewing his application found the domestic abuse case on his record from 2011 and subsequently denied him a license, citing the domestic abuse case and arrest from seven years prior.
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners sue the town of Superior in Colorado for allegedly infringing on Second Amendment rights
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO), a group of far-right gun owners decided to sue the town of Colorado and filed a complaint to block bans on assault weapons and to protect their right to carry firearms in public in federal court on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Governor Murphy Signs Gun Safety Package 3.0
Governor Murphy Signs Gun Safety Package 3.0 with seven bills restricting the purchase, manufacturing, and sale of firearms in NJ. July 5, Governor Murphy signed seven comprehensive gun safety bills, six of which were part of his Gun Safety 3.0 package that he introduced to the Legislature in April 2021.
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Supreme Court rules New York gun restrictions unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday ruled that New York state’s concealed carry laws, which strictly limited carrying guns outside the home, are unconstitutional, citing the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The case, the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. et al. v. Bruen, Superintendent of New York State Police, et al., was decided on a 6-3 majority, with the three liberal justices in dissent.
Opinion: Nobody Says We Should Ban Fingers to Stop Mass Shootings
You need a finger to pull a trigger right? Therefore, shouldn’t we be able to stop all mass shootings by banning fingers? Why isn’t anyone suggesting that?. The answer to why nobody is suggesting that is because it’s an idiotic idea.
Denver bans concealed-carry weapons in city buildings and parks
(Denver, Colo.) Despite an unlikely political alliance opposing it, a ban on concealed-carry weapons in city buildings and parks became law Monday. Denver City Council 9-3 for the ban. Councilmembers Kevin Flynn, Jamie Torres and Candi CdeBaca voted no. An amendment by CdeBaca to remove parks from the ban failed on a 9-3 vote, with Flynn, Torres and CdeBaca voting yes.
No comment from the candidate for Governor about racist remarks at the CCW event
It's been a week since the 8 New Now I-team informed the public about the racist remarks made at a conservative political event. Most of the attendees were big names in politics, leaving people with many unanswered questions. And yet these figures still haven't made any comment about their controversial appearance.
Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke share their views on the second amendment.
Texans have a proud history of defending their rights and liberties, and the 2nd amendment is no exception. Second Amendment to the US Constitution text on parchment paperPhoto by zimmytws / shutterstock.com.