Source: ABC News
“A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. government sued the U.S. territory, its police department and Police Commissioner Mario Brooks on Tuesday, accusing them of obstructing and systematically denying American citizens the right to possess and carry guns. The U.S. Virgin Islands requires that applicants demonstrate ‘good reason to fear death or great injury to his person or property,’ and to have ‘two credible persons’ to vouch for their need of a firearm. Local law also requires that someone have ‘good moral character’ to obtain a gun permit, which is valid for up to three years and applies to a single weapon.” (12/17/25)