All articles tagged with #gun culture
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
An island resident in the Aland Islands designed and built a 3D-printed rifle called Printax 001, inspired by American gun culture and internet forums, highlighting the spread of firearms technology to remote areas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The author recounts a conversation with a self-described gun "fanatic" on a plane, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground on gun violence prevention. Despite expressing concern about mass shootings, the gun owner offered no tangible solutions and dismissed ideas such as psychological testing and red flag laws. The author emphasizes the need to address the misconception that more guns make people safer and advocates for empowering young people with facts to drive cultural change.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for flashing what appeared to be a gun on his friend's Instagram Live feed from the passenger seat of a moving car. The suspension comes after Morant had previously been suspended for eight games for wielding a gun in public while intoxicated. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has called the punishment "excessive and inappropriate" and is exploring all options and next steps with Morant. The league's decision was influenced by the optics surrounding the incidents and the gun culture messaging, with the commissioner believing it was the league's responsibility to consider the societal ramifications of Morant's social media habits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
NBA player Ja Morant is facing a half-season suspension after brandishing a gun in a second Instagram Live video. NBA analyst JJ Redick has questioned the severity of the consequences, stating that no law has been broken and that there is a double standard for how Morant is being treated. Redick also called out politicians who flaunt their guns without consequence. Although Morant did not break any laws, the NBA has guidelines on firearm possession in its Code of Conduct.