Firearm

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Troops Who Hide Thoughts of Suicide More Apt to Store Their ... (Military.com)

Data gathered for a large study on campaigns to promote safe storage of weapons showed riskier behavior among service members who conceal suicidal thoughts.

Anestis said the research supports previous studies that show firearms-owning service members with recent suicidal thoughts were more likely to store their firearms unsafely. The findings were similar when the authors focused on service members who said they'd had suicidal thoughts in the past month. Help also is available by testing 838255 or visiting the Veterans Crisis Line webpage. "Now, we are sneezing into our elbows because if you sneeze into your hands, we thought it was safe, but it's not, it’s spreading germs all over the place. "It's simply trying to find ways to help firearms owners stay safe from an outcome that often isn't part of the decision-making process." "We have to move beyond only trying to prevent suicide once we know somebody is at risk," he said. Suicide attempts are frequently impulsive acts that, when a firearm is involved, often result in death. But the research demonstrated that without addressing safe storage for everyone who owns a firearm, suicide prevention efforts will miss a large portion of those who are at risk -- those who have hidden their suicidal thoughts and have a weapon readily available, Anestis said Those who didn't disclose their thoughts were less likely to lock up their weapons but also were more likely to store their firearms unloaded. The researchers found that those who had thought about suicide in the past year but hadn't disclosed that to anyone locked their firearms less frequently than others but also were less likely to store their guns loaded. To address this high proportion of service members and veterans who use firearms to complete a suicide, the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have embarked on campaigns to promote safe storage of firearms in homes. [National Guard](http://www.military.com/national-guard) firearm owners found that, of nearly 39% who said they had experienced suicidal thoughts in the previous year, those who said they sought mental health treatment were more likely to report storing their firearms safely.

Richmond Man Sentenced for Using a Firearm while Trafficking Drugs (Department of Justice)

According to court documents, on March 10, 2022, Deshan Harris, 21, possessed a concealed semiautomatic pistol while he possessed a half ounce of crack cocaine ...

Related court documents and information are located on the website of the [District Court](http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov) for the Eastern District of Virginia or on [PACER](https://pcl.uscourts.gov) by searching for Case No. A search of Harris’s person resulted in the recovery of $1,714 in U.S. Attorney’s Office](/usao/vae) for the Eastern District of Virginia. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Christopher Amon, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division made the announcement after U.S. A subsequent search of Harris’ vehicle resulted in the seizure of 15.9 grams of cocaine, oxycodone pills, over an ounce of marijuana, a digital scale, packaging materials, $852 in U.S.

St. Paul Felon Charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm (Department of Justice)

Because Finley has prior felony convictions, including multiple domestic assault convictions, in Chisago, Dakota, and Ramsey Counties, he is prohibited under ...

Paul man has been charged in a federal indictment for illegal possession of a firearm as an armed career criminal, announced U.S. According to court documents, on October 4, 2022, Torrence Ricardo Finley, 33, was found in possession of a Taurus, G3X, 9mm semi-automatic handgun. Finley was ordered to remain in detention pending further court proceedings.

Canadian police warn about rise of 3D-printed 'ghost guns' | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Police forces in at least seven cities across Canada have seen an increase in 3D-printed 'ghost guns.' These untraceable weapons can be made at home by ...

In Wisconsin, for example, gun designer Ethan Middleton has put plans for firearms online, sharing them with a large community of 3D-printed firearm enthusiasts. there's a flood of 3D guns entering into the city to make up for the gun shortage that we have in the city right now," said Insp. Middleton says, for him, it's about rights enshrined in the U.S. In 2013, 3D-printed guns first made headlines in the U.S. Of those seven forces, only five had specific numbers, which totalled 46 3D-printed guns seized in 2022, compared to only four in the previous years. The move made it legal to post firearm plans online. Its creator wanted to put the plans for the firearm online so others could make it as well. "It was only a matter of time." "These can include 3D-printed firearms, converted pellet-style guns and other homemade firearms." The other parts of the gun can be purchased at gun stores and online without a firearms licence. In all, seven forces told CBC News they saw an increase in the number of 3D-printed guns from previous years. In Toronto, eight 3D-printed guns have been seized since 2020.

Federal Prosecutors Aggressively Pursuing Those Who Lie in ... (Department of Justice)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) requires prospective firearm buyers to complete ATF Form 4473. This Form requires buyers to ...

At sentencing, Hamilton faces up to 10 years in federal prison on all four counts. At sentencing, Adkison faces up to ten years in federal prison. At sentencing, Flores faces up to ten years in federal prison. In one instance, Ramos submitted the ATF Form 4473 stating he was not acquiring the assault-style firearm for another person, but a few hours after the transfer law enforcement found another individual in possession of it during a traffic stop. Thereafter, records reflect Hamilton lied on the ATF Form 4473 regarding his eligibility to purchase firearms and attempted to purchase firearms on four separate occasions, after the ATF informed Hamilton that he was a prohibited from doing so. - NEMORY ZAHID RAMOS CASTRO, 22, of Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty on January 5, 2023, for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. Public records show that, on January 6, 2022, Mosely was convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault and battery in Oklahoma County District Court case CM-2021-1377. According to public record, Morrison purchased a firearm from EZ Pawn in Duncan. "ATF and its’ partners work tirelessly to keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not have them. Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), who sell or transfer a firearm to a prohibited person, allow a straw purchaser to buy a gun for someone else, or fail to keep proper records of who they sell firearms to may also face criminal prosecution. "We will use the tools available to us to pursue those who use a straw purchaser or lie when trying to buy a gun. Applicants who knowingly make false statements may also face criminal prosecution for a felony and up to 10 years in federal prison.

NSSF Applauds U.S. Rep. Bergman's FIND Act Introduction in ... (National Shooting Sports Foundation)

NSSF welcomed the introduction of H.R. 53, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act, into Congress by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.).

Congressman Bergman’s legislation would bring those same fair business protections to the federal government to ensure corporate entities are not forcing policies that deny American civil liberties through the benefit of taxpayer-funded federal contracts. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. “This legislation will help put an end to ‘woke’ corporations profiting from taxpayer-funded contracts while denying those same taxpayers access to their Second Amendment rights by using their financial might to deny essential services to members of the firearm industry,” said Lawrence G. This bill ensures corporations cannot benefit from contracts and subcontracts funded by taxpayers only to use their financial strength to unfairly discriminate against the firearm industry. This legislation protects the ability of a lawful industry to compete for services without artificial and agenda-driven barriers.” 53](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/53?s=7&r=4), the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act, into Congress by U.S.

Editorial l National magazine promotes local firearm safety book (Citrus County Chronicle)

Some of us may be tired of hearing about dementia, but it's real, and it's here. With an aging county, particularly, dementia is something to be aware of ...