Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases
The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.
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See recent postsMistrial in Lowndes sheriff’s murder proves gun culture has gone too far
Our gun laws and culture have encouraged an atmosphere where it's right to shoot at first fear, even if you're scared of the sheriff.
Alabama U.S. attorney encourages students to take SAFE Pledge
The SAFE Student Pledge recognizes the role young people play in reducing gun endangerment and violence.
October 16, 2024
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See recent postsMaybe it’s not the guns
Maybe the guns really aren't the problem. Maybe the problem is much more basic, and much more troubling.
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See recent postsWant to blame someone for the rampant violence around Alabama? Grab a mirror
Alabama's problems with gun violence and mass shootings didn't happen by chance, and they won't be solved with idiotic, get-tough solutions.
House gives final passage to bill which bans tracking of credit card gun purchases
Eleven states across the nation have already passed similar legislation.
May 1, 2024
Concerns raised over Moms for Liberty, guns at Madison Street Festival
The primary point of contention surrounds the participation of gun vendors and the group known as Moms for Liberty.
October 5, 2023
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See recent postsThe cost of the American gun culture
There is a cost for our continued reverence for guns. The families of gun violence victims know it well.
Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee
Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences.
Exclusive: DAs Association pushing bills on gun crime, retail theft and fentanyl
One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm.