AR-15s

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois' ban on semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, reversing a lower court ruling that found the law unconstitutional. Chief Judge Michael Brennan dissented, arguing the ban violates Second Amendment rights, while Illinois officials celebrated the decision as a public safety victory. The National Shooting Sports Foundation plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

California universities are acquiring military-grade weapons like AR-15s, stun grenades, and sonic weapons under a 2021 state law that permits such equipment for civilian safety. Students express concerns these tools may be used to suppress dissent rather than protect safety.

California public colleges and universities are found to possess military-grade weapons like AR-15s and sonic devices, but an investigation reveals inconsistent compliance with state laws requiring transparency and public reporting. Some campuses delayed or omitted required disclosures, while others claimed exemptions for standard-issue equipment.

A CalMatters investigation found that many California public colleges and universities owning military-grade weapons, such as AR-15s and sonic devices, are not fully complying with state laws requiring public reporting and transparency. Some institutions, including UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, and San Francisco State University, delayed or omitted required disclosures about their equipment.

The Supreme Court is considering challenges to two assault weapons bans, with a decision that could restrict the government's ability to ban certain firearms. The case's outcome may hinge on the definition of 'common use' for AR-15s.

The Supreme Court is considering two new cases that could clarify which guns are covered by previous rulings, focusing on the 'common use' of AR-15s. The cases present an opportunity for the Court to define the scope of earlier gun regulation decisions.

James Fishback, a Republican running for Florida governor, threatened to send civilians armed with AR-15s to end 'teen takeovers' following a weekend shooting.