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New gun regulations on stabilizing braces targeted in court

Conservative and gun-rights groups challenged new federal regulations on guns with stabilizing braces in court Tuesday, suing to block a gun-control action touted by President Joe Biden after the accessories were used in two mass shootings

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Give gun owners a tax break for getting rid of their weapons

The tax code should be amended so those who legally own a firearm can turn it in and receive a tax deduction on their federal income tax return.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2023

Fifth Circuit declines to apply Chevron deference in bump stock ruling

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Jan 26, 2023

I have Armenian roots – Karen Khachanov angers Azerbaijan with Artsakh support

The Russian, who is of Armenian heritage, has written messages on the camera lens after two victories in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Boise mall shooter’s home was riddled with bullets. How did neighbors, police not notice?

BOISE, Idaho — Police reports noted dozens of spent shell casings inside and outside Jacob Bergquist’s residence, as well as a homemade firearm silencer.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

ATF, police search homes of 6-year-old’s family in Virginia school shooting investigation

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A federal agency and the Newport News Police this week searched two homes belonging to the family of the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first-grade teacher.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023

The 5th Circuit Says the ATF Exceeded Its Legal Authority When It Banned Bump Stocks

The decision defends the separation of powers and the rule of law against an attempt to prohibit firearm accessories by administrative fiat.

Reason · Jan 9, 2023

Tulsa King season 1 episode 9: Dwight fights for what's his

In Tulsa King season 1 episode 9, the season finale, Dwight has to overcome the threats from his former New York crime family and the Black McAdams.

WhatToWatch · Jan 8, 2023

A U.S. appeals court blocks a ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'

A Trump administration ban on the devices, which enable a shooter to rapidly fire multiple rounds from semi-automatic weapons after an initial trigger pull, was struck down by a federal appeals court.

WEKU · Jan 7, 2023

En Banc Fifth Circuit Denies Chevron Deference to ATF in Bump Stock Case

A majority of judges concluded the plain language of the statute does not apply to bump stocks, but they also would have denied Chevron deference had they found the statute ambiguous.

Reason · Jan 7, 2023