By Riley Snyder The Nevada Independent More than 130,000 Nevadans with concealed weapon carry permits will not be exempted from the state’s new background check law when it goes into effect next year, despite an existing carve-out for gun purchases made from licensed firearm sellers. The state’s Department of Public Safety in late October sent a letter to inform all … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Massacre Anniversary Sparks Debate on Gun Control
By Ken Ritter and Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations. But advocates say they’re frustrated that more hasn’t been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip, and that mass shootings keep … [Read more...]
Lawmakers should narrow, not expand gun-free zones
Lawmakers in Carson City continue to exhibit rabid hoplophobia — fear of guns. A bill has been introduced to further extend gun-free zones to public libraries and their parking lots. Senate Bill 115, introduced by state Sen. Mo Denis of Las Vegas, would add public libraries to the current law, which already prohibits guns and other weapons in the buildings and parking lots … [Read more...]
Orlando once again shows need for gun controls
The nation is mourning the recent massacre of 49 people at the gay Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The country also mourned after the senseless shooting murders at Charlestown, Aurora, Newtown, San Bernardino, Oak Creek, Chattanooga, Virginia Tech and Fort Hood. Still, after repeated mass killings, Congress is unmoved. … [Read more...]