New Federal Lawsuit Challenges USVI Gun Laws, Seeks Carry Licenses for Nonresident Visitors
- Janeka Simon
- July 21, 2026
A new lawsuit filed in District Court seeks to strike down portions of the Virgin Islands’ firearm l...
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