Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde
2 years, 3 months ago

Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday pushed back on calls by Uvalde families for new gun control measures in Texas, saying that raising the minimum age to purchase weapons like the one used in the Robb Elementary School massacre would be “unconstitutional.” The 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two children in a fourth-grade classroom on May 24 had legally purchased the AR-15 style rifle that investigators say fired more than 140 rounds inside the school. “It is clear that the gun control law that they are seeking in Uvalde, as much as they may want it, it has already been ruled to be unconstitutional,” Abbott told reporters at a campaign event near Dallas. Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is running against Abbott and has made stronger gun control measures a centerpiece of his underdog campaign, responded by reiterating a pledge to raise the age to 21 if elected. Last weekend, several Uvalde families rallied with gun rights groups in front of the Texas Capitol, calling for stricter gun measures and bringing lawmakers back to pass new restrictions.

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What to know about judge’s ruling on age limit for young gun buyers
1 year, 7 months ago

What to know about judge’s ruling on age limit for young gun buyers

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — A U.S. judge’s ruling striking down a federal law that bans licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 is the latest example of how a landmark Supreme Court decision is transforming the legal landscape around firearms. The judge cited the Supreme Court’s June decision in a case called Bruen, which changed the …

Banning gun sales to young American adults under 21 is unconstitutional, judge rules
1 year, 7 months ago

Banning gun sales to young American adults under 21 is unconstitutional, judge rules

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional. Payne’s ruling is the latest decision striking down gun laws in the wake of a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year that changed the test courts have …

Rare momentum on a Texas gun bill stalls in the state’s Republican-controlled legislature
1 year, 7 months ago

Rare momentum on a Texas gun bill stalls in the state’s Republican-controlled legislature

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Rare momentum in the Texas Capitol for a tougher gun law flickered out Wednesday after Republicans stalled a bill that would raise the purchase age for AR-style rifles, virtually assuring the GOP-controlled Legislature will in no major way restrict gun access after more mass shootings. The legislation — always a longshot at best — now has little …

Momentum on Texas gun bill stalls in GOP-led legislature
1 year, 7 months ago

Momentum on Texas gun bill stalls in GOP-led legislature

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rare momentum in the Texas …

Search under way for Texas gunman after 5 killed
1 year, 7 months ago

Search under way for Texas gunman after 5 killed

The Hindu  

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No vote after Uvalde parents plead for tougher gun laws
1 year, 8 months ago

No vote after Uvalde parents plead for tougher gun laws

Associated Press  

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Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings
1 year, 11 months ago

Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Families from Uvalde on Tuesday pleaded with new urgency for tougher gun laws in the wake of a series of mass shootings in California, including the nation’s deadliest act of gun violence since last year’s attack at a Texas elementary school. “People are dying every day, this shouldn’t be happening,” said Veronica Mata, whose 10-year-old daughter, Tess, …

Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate

Associated Press  

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Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restriction
2 years, 3 months ago

Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restriction

Associated Press  

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Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for tougher gun laws in Texas
2 years, 6 months ago

Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for tougher gun laws in Texas

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Well before the sun came up Thursday, Jazmin Cazares sat on her sister’s bed and wept for the 9-year-old killed in the Uvalde school rampage one month ago. “I’m here begging for you guys to do something or to change something, because the people that were supposed to keep her safe at school didn’t, they failed.” Her …

House Approves Gun Control Bills, Including Higher Age For Assault Rifles
2 years, 6 months ago

House Approves Gun Control Bills, Including Higher Age For Assault Rifles

Huff Post  

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Joe Biden wants to raise minimum age for purchasing arms from 18 to 21: Will this help in fight against gun violence?
2 years, 6 months ago

Joe Biden wants to raise minimum age for purchasing arms from 18 to 21: Will this help in fight against gun violence?

Firstpost  

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Greg Abbott loves guns -- children not so much
2 years, 6 months ago

Greg Abbott loves guns -- children not so much

Raw Story  

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Texas: 18-year-old gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school
2 years, 7 months ago

Texas: 18-year-old gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school

India TV News  

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Texas school shooting: ‘State of shock’ as Uvalde awaits fate of kids, grieves, prays
2 years, 7 months ago

Texas school shooting: ‘State of shock’ as Uvalde awaits fate of kids, grieves, prays

LA Times  

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California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns
3 years ago

California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns

Associated Press  

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Texas pushes closer to dropping handgun license requirement
3 years, 7 months ago

Texas pushes closer to dropping handgun license requirement

Associated Press  

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