Tasmanian government opts not to limit firearm ownership despite police chief's recommendations
In a significant turn of events, the Tasmanian government has decided against implementing limits on the number of firearms that individuals can own, despite strong recommendations from the state’s police chief, Donna Adams. This decision has reignited discussions surrounding potential reforms in gun laws, following a recent tragic incident involving the shooting death of Constable Keith Smith. The police commissioner had urged the government to adopt measures that would restrict firearm ownership to mitigate risks associated with such violent crimes. Documents obtained by the state Labor opposition detail Adams' correspondence with Felix Ellis, Tasmania's police minister. In her letter, she... [Continue Reading]
Virginia Man Charged for Illegal Sale of Gun Used in Old Dominion University Shooting
Kenya Mcchell Chapman, a 32-year-old Virginia resident, appeared before a federal court facing charges of dealing firearms without a license in connection to the March 12 shooting at Old Dominion University. In addition, he faces three counts of making false statements during firearm purchases. Officials accuse Chapman of stealing the gun and illegally selling it to an individual with a terrorism conviction, who then used the weapon in a deadly attack. This case underscores critical issues with illegal firearm distribution and the potential consequences when such weapons fall into the wrong hands. The shooting resulted in significant loss and trauma... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 21:03
