Gun Rights
Florida Senate passes bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities. The Senate passed the bill on a 27-13 vote. It will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be needed for people to carry concealed guns in public. The arguments over the legislation were divided on political lines, with Republicans saying law-abiding citizens have a right to carry guns and protect themselves and Democrats saying a state that has seen horrific mass shootings such as the Parkland high school and Pulse nightclub massacres will become even more dangerous. Nearly 3 million Floridians have a concealed weapons permit. While a background check and three-day waiting period will still be required to purchase a gun from a licensed dealer, they are not required
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Biden mourns Mississippi mass shooting, emphasises need for gun law reforms
At least six people were shot dead in the Tate County after a series of shootings on Friday, CNN reported. One person has been arrested in connection to the incident
 "Biden mourns Mississippi mass shooting, emphasises need for gun law reforms")
US House passes bill to ban assault weapons with narrow vote after 18 yrs
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to ban assault weapons with a narrow 217-213 vote, the first vote of its kind in 18 years amid the increase in gun violence across the country
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Shooter warning signs in US get lost in sea of social media posts
The warning signs were there for anyone to stumble upon, days before the 18-year-old gunman entered a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, slaughtering 19 children and two teachers.
 "Shooter warning signs in US get lost in sea of social media posts")
NY steps up policing at schools, mulls raising age limit to buy guns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened an emergency meeting of the school safety improvement team and directed New York State Police to enhance visibility at schools out of an abundance of caution
 "NY steps up policing at schools, mulls raising age limit to buy guns")
US states divided on gun control measures even as mass shootings rise
Apart from several Democratic-controlled states, the majority have taken no action on gun control in recent years or have moved aggressively to expand gun rights
An epidemic we can control: McConaughey on school carnage in his hometown
The 18-year-old gunman, armed with assault rifles and wearing body armour, opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
 "An epidemic we can control: McConaughey on school carnage in his hometown")
18 children, 3 adults shot dead in Texas school shooting; several critical
The deceased children are in the second, third and fourth grades - aged between 7 years and 10 years
Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo supermarket shooting
A white gunman in military gear attacked shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, killing 10 people
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10 killed in shooting in New York's Buffalo supermarket, suspect arraigned
Police officials said the 18-year-old gunman, who is white, was wearing body armour and military-style clothing when he pulled up and opened fire at people
 "10 killed in shooting in New York's Buffalo supermarket, suspect arraigned")
Will do everything to crack down on gun trafficking and ghost guns: Biden
Biden has said his council will do everything in power to crush on gun trafficking and ghost guns with no serial numbers or tracking address, urging US Congress to pass measures to reduce gun violence
 "Will do everything to crack down on gun trafficking and ghost guns: Biden")
Court upholds Donald Trump administration's ban of gun bump stocks
A court in New Orleans is the latest to uphold a federal ban on bump stocks devices attached to semiautomatic firearms so that a shooter can fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.
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Texas set to allow people to carry unlicensed handgun despite outcry
Texas is poised to remove one of its last major gun restrictions after lawmakers approved allowing people to carry handguns without a license, and the background check and training that go with it
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Texas shooting: Man opened fire killing one, injuring 5 in US; arrested
A man opened fire Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior to his arrest
 "Texas shooting: Man opened fire killing one, injuring 5 in US; arrested")
Donald Trump hints at Hillary's assassination by gun rights supporters
Trump accused Clinton of wanting to abolish second amendment i.e right of Americans to bear arms for self defense
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