The Brief: A 37-year-old man was wounded and arrested after forcibly entering a Milwaukee home on Thursday morning. Upon encountering the intruder inside, a resident used a firearm to shoot the suspect, halting the break-in. Responding police officers took the wounded intruder into custody and transported him to a hospital. The resident was uninjured and cooperated fully with law enforcement. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will review the case under Wisconsin’s Castle Doctrine, which provides legal protections for occupants who use force against individuals forcibly entering an occupied home. MILWAUKEE, WI — A dangerous daytime break-in attempt ended with…

Key Takeaways Virginia courts, including Lancaster County, have paused litigation over the state’s assault firearms ban amid ongoing challenges. The law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, defines ‘assault firearms’ and bans magazines over 15 rounds, effective July 1. Gun Owners of America secured a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the…

Key Takeaways A federal judge upheld Massachusetts law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from possessing handguns and semiautomatic firearms. The ruling, issued in Escher v. Noble, rejected a constitutional challenge from plaintiffs including the NRA and other gun rights groups. Judge O’Toole argued that historical context supports state restrictions on minors’…