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If you bought furniture from an Ashley HomeStore in California between 2017 and 2022, you could get money back. Stoneledge Furniture—which operates Ashley HomeStores across California—agreed to pay $750,000 to settle claims that they inflated “original prices” to make discounts look bigger than they actually were. The deadline to file your claim is February 10,…
Owners and lessees of 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks can claim cash reimbursements, warranty extensions, or up to $3,000 for vehicle fires from a $2.45 million settlement. The claim deadline is May 16, 2026, and payments cover EGR cooler repairs, towing costs, rental cars, and fire-related damages. FCA US LLC agreed to this settlement…
Yes, Texas is an open carry state. Since September 1, 2021, anyone aged 21 or older who can legally possess firearms may carry handguns openly in holsters without obtaining permits or licenses under Texas’s constitutional carry law, House Bill 1927. Confusion exists because Texas recently eliminated permit requirements that existed for decades, neighboring states have…
Yes, Ohio is an open carry state. Residents aged 21 or older who can legally possess firearms may carry openly without permits in most public spaces. Since June 13, 2022, Ohio also became a constitutional carry state, eliminating permit requirements for concealed carry as well. Confusion exists because Ohio recently changed from requiring concealed carry…
A federal appeals court ruled California’s urban open carry ban unconstitutional on January 2, 2026. However, the ruling hasn’t taken effect—California Attorney General guidance dated January 7, 2026 confirms existing open carry restrictions remain enforceable until the Ninth Circuit issues its mandate, typically 21 days after the ruling. Confusion exists because the court decision conflicts…
Yes, you can open carry in Oregon without a permit. Oregon law permits anyone 18 or older who legally possesses firearms to carry openly in public spaces. However, cities including Portland, Beaverton, and Tigard prohibit loaded open carry in public unless you hold a concealed handgun license. Many gun owners face confusion because Oregon’s open…
Yes, Delaware is an open carry state. Anyone aged 18 or older who can legally possess a firearm may openly carry handguns in Delaware without obtaining a permit. However, concealed carry requires a Delaware Concealed Deadly Weapon License (CDWL) issued by the Superior Court. Confusion exists because Delaware’s laws differ significantly from neighboring states and…
Yes, Alabama is an open carry state. Since January 1, 2023, Alabama became a constitutional carry state, meaning residents aged 19 or older can carry firearms openly without a permit. While Alabama permits open carry without requiring licenses, certain locations remain strictly off-limits regardless of permit status. Confusion exists because Alabama’s constitutional carry law represents…
Kyle Rittenhouse’s rifle was legal under Wisconsin law. Wisconsin Statute § 948.60(3)(c) permits minors aged 16-17 to possess rifles that are not short-barreled, Wisconsin allows open carry without a permit, and the judge dismissed the gun possession charge based on the statute’s plain language. The high-profile 2021 trial raised critical questions about Wisconsin’s weapons statutes….