On August 8, 2025, a shooting near the CDC claimed the life of a police officer and the shooter, Patrick White, after he had told his father, Ken White, he was “gonna shoot up the CDC.” Ken White quickly recognized his car at the scene and realized his son was the gunman. An investigation revealed Patrick had stolen guns from his father’s safe, and that the suspect had a history of mental illness, including being admitted to a mental health facility and expressing strong opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine. The family shared that Patrick received medication but no therapy and that they are now being represented by an attorney specializing in cases involving inadequate mental health resources.
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Licensed gun dealers in Iowa, like Kemlin Hart of Hart Brothers, are not seeing a significant increase in business despite new legislation. While the new law allows 18 to 20-year-olds to own and carry firearms and buy them through private sales, they still cannot purchase guns from licensed dealers due to federal regulations. This creates potential complications for dealers as they navigate the legality of family members gifting firearms to this age group, potentially triggering concerns about straw purchasing. Hart anticipates that the new law aims to allow immediate family members to gift or sell firearms to those aged 18 to 20, provided it is not part of a straw purchase.
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Judge says Biden’s ban of ‘gun show loophole’ invalid in 4 states
The recent ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk that deemed Biden’s ban of the so-called ‘gun show loophole’ invalid in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah has sparked controversy and debate among firearms advocates and opponents alike. The White House’s attempt to regulate repeated sales of guns of the same make and model within a year, requiring individuals to become licensed dealers under the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, has been challenged and overturned in these four states.
The argument put forth by the attorneys general in these states, claiming that the rules infringe upon Americans’ constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms, raises an important question about the balance between gun control measures and individual rights.… Continue reading
As I delve into the recent news regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the gun ‘bump stocks’ ban, I find myself grappling with a sense of perplexity and frustration. Reading through the varying opinions and reactions, it becomes evident that the issue at hand is not as straightforward as it may seem. The fact that the ban was initially put in place by the Trump administration, only to be overturned by the Supreme Court, raises questions about the complexities of our legal system and the role of different branches of government.
The absence of in-depth reporting on the specifics of the case and the implications of the ban leaves much to be desired.… Continue reading
The Supreme Court has taken up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers. This issue might seem straightforward on the surface, but it delves deeply into the realm of procedure and the legal system rather than just the definition of a firearm. The ATF has been redefining rules without going through Congress, leading to a lack of accountability and creating confusion for law-abiding citizens who are suddenly made into felons. This overreach by the agency is concerning and highlights the need for legislative action rather than agency discretion.
When it comes to manufacturing homemade firearms, the debate often centers around the concept of serial numbers.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker