Browsing: Recent Legal Changes

Qualified immunity continues to shield police officers in cases involving the tasing of students, limiting legal recourse for victims despite growing concerns over excessive force in educational settings.

Stun guns are prompting shifts in state self-defense laws nationwide. As more states legalize their use, regulations are evolving to address possession, carry, and deployment in personal protection.

Texas now permits stun gun ownership and carry without a permit, expanding self-defense options. The new law removes previous licensing requirements, effective immediately, enhancing citizens’ rights to personal protection.

Delaware has updated its stun gun registration rules, streamlining the process and enhancing compliance measures. The revised regulations aim to improve public safety while ensuring clear guidelines for owners.

Recent changes to legal stun gun age limits have been announced, raising the minimum age to 21 in several states. The new regulations aim to enhance public safety while balancing self-defense rights.

The 9th Circuit Court has blocked California’s new ammunition background check law, citing constitutional concerns. The ruling temporarily halts enforcement, impacting state regulations on ammo purchases.

Qualified immunity shields officers from lawsuits, complicating accountability in cases where police use Tasers on students. Critics argue this legal protection hinders justice and reforms in school policing practices.

New regulations impose stricter penalties for improper stun gun storage, aiming to enhance public safety. Violators face fines and possible license suspension under the updated enforcement guidelines.

New York City continues to enforce its ban on civilian possession of stun guns and Tasers, citing public safety concerns despite growing support for legalizing these devices nationwide.

California has officially banned stun guns in schools, airports, and government sites, aiming to enhance public safety. The new restrictions target unauthorized possession in these sensitive locations.