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Nation & World

New Mexico governor amends order suspending right to carry firearms to focus on parks, playgrounds

by MORGAN LEE September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

At least a half dozen lawsuits are challenging provisions of the governor’s original order.

Nation & World, News

Federal judge blocks suspension of right to carry firearms in public ordered by New Mexico governor

by SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Judge David Urias marks a setback for Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as she responds to several recent shootings that took the lives of children.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: We have not nearly earned the right to quibble about gun control

by The Editorial Board September 7, 2023September 6, 2023

Narrow and tendentious arguments against gun laws say they don’t – or won’t – make any difference. Pass the laws, find out.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks

by LINDSAY WHITEHURST August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

The bureau estimates that the rule would affect anywhere from 24,500 to 328,000 sellers.

Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban Lawsuits

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: The times have changed. Our gun laws must change with them.

by Richard N. Bedard July 7, 2023July 6, 2023

As a teenager, I willingly handed over a firearm I’d created for fun when I found out it was a federal offense. Why can’t we ban the most deadly weapon of our own era?