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A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi killed eight people and then himself after opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School; police say he taught himself to use a handgun via social media and had earlier killed his grandparents at home with his grandfather's gun, with family stress and academic anxiety cited as possible factors as authorities probe motives and the prime minister pledges stricter gun laws.
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a Thai school, killing eight people and injuring more than 20 in what authorities call Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022. Investigators say the boy learned how to use a firearm via social media and watched violent content online; a BB gun had been confiscated by a teacher the previous year. The shooter’s father publicly apologized, saying, “I am deeply sorry to all the families.” Officials are discussing tighter gun controls and school-safety measures, including mental health screenings and emergency drills, in response to the incident.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, is pursuing an unprecedented, coordinated push to broaden Second Amendment rights by filing lawsuits against state gun restrictions, including California and Virginia, signaling a shift toward using civil-rights litigation to set lasting legal precedent after recent Supreme Court rulings; the strategy aims to shape the law for the long term rather than challenge every restriction.
Ian Millhiser argues that the Supreme Court’s Wolford v. Lopez decision, which struck down Hawaii’s private-business carry rule, rests on the controversial Bruen framework and reveals a pattern of arbitrary Second Amendment rulings. He notes that four colonial-era laws similar to Hawaii’s were ignored, contrasts Wolford with Rahimi (which upheld a domestic-violence gun ban), and urges overruling Bruen to stop the court from making self-defeating, faithless decisions driven by political leanings rather than consistent legal methodology.
At oral arguments, the Court signaled potential limits to the federal drug-gun ban, questioning how marijuana use, dosage, and historical justification should govern when someone can own a firearm in Hemani’s case.
A federal appeals panel ruled that California's ban on open carry in urban areas is unconstitutional, citing conflicts with the Second Amendment, sparking debate over gun rights and regulations in the state.
A US appeals court ruled that California's ban on openly carrying firearms in most areas is unconstitutional, citing the Second Amendment and historical practices of open carry, partially reversing a previous lower court decision.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that California's ban on openly carrying firearms in most areas is unconstitutional, citing the Second Amendment and historical practices of open carry, partially reversing a lower court decision and highlighting ongoing legal debates over gun rights.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that California's ban on openly carrying firearms in most areas is unconstitutional, citing the state's restrictions as inconsistent with the Second Amendment and historical firearm practices, though the decision is subject to further legal review.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese announced plans to award bravery medals to heroes of the Bondi antisemitic attack, highlighting acts of kindness amid extremism, while New South Wales implemented stricter gun laws following the incident.
In response to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, New South Wales has enacted the strictest gun and anti-terror laws in Australia, including caps on gun licenses, bans on displaying terror symbols, and increased police powers to restrict protests, amid legal challenges from activist groups.
A man accused of the Bondi Beach shooting faced delays in obtaining a gun license due to bureaucratic mishaps, not suspicion, highlighting issues in firearm licensing processes in Australia. The attack, linked to antisemitic motives, has prompted calls for stricter gun laws and a national investigation into rising antisemitism and gun violence.
Australia's New South Wales government is fast-tracking new laws that restrict firearms and protests, including banning certain protest phrases and increasing police powers, amid criticism from civil rights groups and pro-gun advocates who argue these measures threaten democracy and civil liberties following the Bondi shootings.
The article discusses Australia's reputation for strict gun laws, the recent Bondi Beach shooting that challenges this perception, and ongoing debates about gun ownership, regulation, and the need for reform to prevent future tragedies.
Australia plans a large-scale gun buyback program to remove firearms from the streets following the deadly Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with Prime Minister Albanese emphasizing tougher gun laws and a national day of reflection for the victims.