No sooner did Virginia Democrats arrive in Richmond to take back control of the legislature than they quickly resurrected their gun control agenda.
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FPC File Summary Judgment Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
FPC announced the filing of a combined opposition and reply brief in their Mock v. Garland lawsuit, which challenges ATF’s pistol brace rule.
Florida Post Office Gun Ruling and SCOTUS Votes Should Have Big Impact on Montana Senate Race
This cannot be overstated: If it were up to Tester, we would not have the Bruen decision.
Johns Hopkins: More Gun Control Needed to Prevent Second Civil War
A recent report by the Center for Gun Violence Solutions conflates private gun ownership with armed insurrection in order to advocate for expanded gun control.
ATF Announces New Process For Appealing Certain NFA Denials
The ATF and FBI have released a long-awaited updated and formalized appeals process for specific National Firearms Act (NFA) applicants.
Federal Judge Finds Ban on Guns in Post Offices is Unconstitutional
District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle dismisses a charge under 18 U.S.C. § 930(a), finding the ban on firearms in postal facilities is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Simple Arms Could have Stopped Horrific Bear Attack
A large black bear attacked a group of three women and a teenage boy. Two of the women suffered extensive injuries as the bear ate them alive. Possession of a weapon could have stopped the attack.
Bombshell Report: Crime Dropped in 6 Ohio Cities Under ‘Permitless Carry’ Law
Violent gun-related crime in six of eight Ohio cities targeted in a recently-released study commissioned by Attorney General Dave Yost dropped in the year after the state’s “constitutional carry” law took effect.
Special Report: How a Pennsylvania Sheriff Became a Gun Control Patsy
At the very least, Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny has violated his oath of office, particularly the portion in which he swore to support and defend the United States Constitution, including the Second Amendment.
Fourth Circuit to Hear Maryland Second Amendment Case En Banc
A court case involving many restrictions on the right to acquire handguns in Maryland will be heard by an en banc panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The strategy appears to be: delay, delay, delay.
Democrats Offer Anti-Gun Insurrectionist in New York Special Election
His idea of “gun violence prevention” is to disarm you and start a civil war.
Attorney Generals Ask Biden to Ban Lake City from Selling Ammo to Civilians
Twenty state attorney generals asked the Biden Administration to prevent ammunition from the Army’s Lake City Ammunition Plant from being sold to civilians.
Open Carry Bill Filed on the First Day of Florida’s Legislative Session!
Through the hard work of GOA and their friends over at Florida Carry, the candle was burnt at both ends to craft the best Open Carry bill possible.
USA a “Shining City on a Hill” with Second Amendment
Many people around the world, especially where they are treated badly by their government, envy the freedom to arms, protected by the Second Amendment, which Americans enjoy.
Massie Introduces Bill to Lower the Age to Buy A Handgun from an FFL to 18
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced a bill to lower the age to buy a handgun from a federal firearms licensee (FFL) from 21 to 18.
Northwest Gunfight: Oregon M114 Smackdown, More Washington Gun Control Bills
The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of what could easily be called a “Gunfight On the Columbia River”…with a final order on Measure 114 in Oregon and a continuing stream of extremist gun control bills in Washington.
Court in India Finds Firing Pistol in Self Defense is NOT Illegal
A licensed pistol carrier in India fired his pistol in self defense. The police arrested him and impounded his pistol. On appeal, a higher court in Lucknow ordered his pistol returned.
Judge Finds California Carry Restrictions Violate Constitution
The honorable Judge Cormac J. Carney has issued an order granting the motions for preliminary injunction in the Reno v Bonta case.
2nd Amendment Foundation (SAF) Celebrates 50 Years in the Fight for RKBA
This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Involved in more than 260 legal cases across the nation, litigating & WINNING cases at the highest levels…
Everytown Ranks California 1st For Gun Control; State Also Has Top Body Count
Everytown for Gun Safety, the billionaire-backed gun prohibition lobbying group, was making headlines over the weekend because a state-by-state new scorecard named California as “first in the nation” for having the most restrictive gun control laws.
NICS Gun Sales for December 2023 and the Rest of the Year
About 1.74 million gun sales were indicated by the NICS System in December of 2023. About 15.3 million guns were sold with NICS background checks in 2023, making 2023 the fourth-highest year on record.
California’s Restriction on Concealed Carry Once Again Has Been Blocked
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has once again blocked the enforcement of California’s new concealed carry law that went into effect on January 1.
Identity Politics Allow ‘Anti-Gun’ Mayor to Flaunt Corrupt ‘Entitlement’
As long as identity communities continue to reward corruption with power, they will continue to suffer the consequences that come from blaming others for their own poor choices.
Illinois Gun Ban Gets Met With Non-Compliance
Even though Pritzker seems to be preparing to confiscate guns from those who don’t comply, the vast majority are not complying.
Canadian Carry Shotguns – Short Barrels are Legal
Canadian gun laws make carrying handguns in the wilderness very difficult. Compact shotguns are a legal option.
Judge Denies A Preliminary Injunction Against The Illinois Gun Ban
A Federal District Court Judge in the Southern District of Illinois denied a preliminary injunction against the state’s new “assault weapons” ban that took effect on January 1st.
Pro-Democrat ‘Gun Safety’ Groups Evidently Fine with Armed Illegals Entering Country
Everything they would impose on you, they give a pass to the illegals with their silence.
ATF is Decisively Indecisive on Implementing Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The ATF was quick to implement portions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) that benefit their gun control agenda.
Washington Gun Prohibition Lobby Reveals Its 2024 Legislative Agenda
Billionaire-backed Evergreen State gun control proponents have announced their 2024 legislative wish list, and it’s already getting attention from Second Amendment activists who are rolling up their sleeves for a fight.
Michigan’s New Gun Laws for 2024 Won’t Stop Violence but Will Infringe on Rights
They’ll be back for more, and more, and more. Because they’ll take what they can get incrementally, but never lose sight of the goal that they want it all.