Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, has announced sweeping new laws tightening gun ownership and expanding police powers following security concerns. Under the proposed changes, individual firearms licences will be capped at four guns, while farmers will be allowed to own up to 10. Gun club membership will become mandatory for all firearms licence holders.

The legislation also grants police broader authority to restrict or ban protests for up to three months following a declared terror attack. State officials say the measures are aimed at improving public safety, while critics have raised concerns over civil liberties and the right to protest.

New South Wales Introduces Strict Gun Limits and Protest Restrictions 

In a significant development, the US Supreme Court on Friday (June 21) maintained a federal law that bars domestic abusers from owning a firearm. This was the first gun case to be heard by the court where conservatives hold a majority of 6-3 since a significant ruling was issued in 2022 loosening gun restrictions.

US Supreme Court upholds law that bans domestic abusers from owning guns

A federal appeals court on Saturday (Dec 30) cleared the way for a California law to ban the carrying of guns in most public places in the state. The law will take effect at the start of next year.

US appeals court allows California to ban guns in most public places; new law criticised

A senior politician from the US was arrested in Hong Kong after he was found carrying a pistol in his carry-on luggage at the airport. Jeff Wilson, a Republican senator from Washington, was arrested on Saturday (Oct 21) and then granted bail by the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on Monday (Oct 23).

American politician arrested in Hong Kong for carrying gun, barred from leaving city

On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured. Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality.

New York rocked by series of shooting incidents on 4th of July; 2 killed, 11 injured

President Biden has reiterated calls for Congress to adopt gun control laws, and the president is encouraging Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as well. As the United States is slammed by another mass shooting incident, the issue over gun control is raging across the nation.

US: President Joe Biden renews calls to pass gun control bills

United States Vice President Kamala Harris, on Friday (April 7) flew to Nashville, in the state of Tennessee to support recently ousted Democratic party lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the state house.

US VP Kamala Harris backs ousted lawmakers in Tennessee, criticises Republicans for expulsion

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Tennessee Capitol on Thursday to protest for tighter gun controls laws three days after a shooter opened fire at The Covenant School in Nashville, killing three children and three adults.

US: Hundreds protest for tighter gun controls after Nashville school shooting | WION Dispatch

US President Joe Biden has announced a new executive order to combat gun violence in the country. The latest gun control measures aims at increasing background checks to buy guns and also promote secure firearms storage. Biden also said that he is determined to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines once again.

US President Joe Biden tightens gun control in order to strengthen background checks

Germany plans to tighten gun control laws in the wake of a suspected plot by a far-right group to violently overthrow the government. According to Germany's Interior Minister, the group wanted to install a minor role as the national leader.

Germany to tighten gun control laws; more than 1,000 weapons confiscated

A move by North Carolina police sheriff to arm school resource officers with assault rifles is meeting incredulous reactions from gun reform advocates. Buddy Harwood, the police sheriff has said that he felt obliged to do so after shootout at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which saw 19 children being killed by a gunman.

Move to place assault rifles in US schools draws strong reaction

Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world. Shootings are rare, attacks on political leaders even rarer. Japan has extremely tight gun control laws. So, what explains the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe assassination: A look at Japan's gun laws

The rate of mass shootings in the US is unprecedented this year. Six months into 2022, there have been at least 314 mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, an average of about 1.7 shootings take place per day. The July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park is the 15th mass killing of the year and the 11th on the holiday weekend. Around 10,072 people have died nationwide due to firearms. But despite a high rate of gun violence… Politicians and voters continue resisting changes to their gun laws.

Why US has been unable to impose stricter gun laws?

The United States police said on Thursday that the father of the suspect detained in the Highland Park shooting will be criminally investigated in the connection to the attack.

Highland Park suspect’s father to be investigated for signing gun application

Three people were wounded and one person was arrested following a shooting Saturday at an automotive interior products warehouse in suburban Chicago, as reported by AP.

US gun terror: One dead in Chicago warehouse shooting

The US Supreme Court ruled that citizens with a gun license can carry their firearms in public without probable cause. What does this verdict mean for Joe Biden's gun safety push? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US citizens can carry guns in public, says court

On the one hand, the Senate has given the green light to gun reform legislation, the US Supreme court on the other hand has ruled that Americans have a fundamental right to carry a handgun in public.

US Top Court : 'Americans have right to carry guns'

An 18-year-old from Australia has been charged after police seized a fully functioning firearm he allegedly made at home with a 3D printer. Police said the homemade weapon was discovered by Drug and Firearm Squad detectives inside a home in Bayswater, in Perth's northeast, on June 3.

Australian teen charged for 3D printing firearm at home

Amid a recent rise in gun killings in the United States, New York has tightened gun laws. It has also decided to ban body armour.

New York Governor approves 10 gun laws amid a rise in gun killings in the US

Texas school shooting victims mourned

The mass shooting that killed 19 children in Texas, sent shockwaves around the world, it brought America's gun laws and gun culture back into focus. Let's take a look at what are global gun laws.

Global gun laws explained: Gun violence in the US at par with much poorer nations

In a jolting violent incident at a shopping mall in South Carolina, a shooting erupted, creating a havoc situation. This is what we know so far about the horrific incident.

What we know so far about the gunfire at the South Caroline mall

In a meeting with supporters outside the president's official residence, Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that everyone should buy a rifle.

Everyone should buy a rifle: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro

Officials were still working to determine the identities of the people who died. The three people who were wounded were taken to area hospitals.

Three dead, three wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern

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