The lawsuits accuse the states of unconstitutionally banning assault weapons and pistols that can be easily modified into machine guns.

The move comes as the Supreme Court sets up another key Second Amendment case on assault weapons for its next term.

The case could settle the long-simmering issue of whether the Second Amendment covers commonly owned but politically disfavored rifles.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia on Wednesday over a proposed “assault weapons” ban signed by Gov.

Two men were arrested on Sunday in Delano after a police stop for reckless driving led to the discovery of guns and ammunition, said officials.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one of the centerpiece events is already welcoming visitors to the National Mall.

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A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear ...

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