Superior Court judge will allow a lawsuit challenging a so-called “safe storage” ordinance to proceed, ruling that all plaintiffs in the case have standing to challenge it as a violation of WA preempt
Preemption Laws
Montana Switchblade Ban Repeal & Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
At the request of Knife Rights, Montana State Representative Casey Knudsen has introduced HB 155 which would repeal the state’s switchblade ban and enact Knife Law Preemption.
Ohio AG Dewine Files Friend Of The Court Brief To Battle Anti-Gun Columbus
Attorney General Mike DeWine is vigorously defending the “statewide preemption” statute that we pro-gun Ohioans fought so hard to get enshrined into law.
Roanoke City Council Wants To Destroy Virginia’s Preemption,,, (Again)
We must protect gun law preemption at all costs, as the worst tyranny, in my experience, is found at the local government levels.
Gun Groups Sue City Of Edmonds Over Wash. State Preemption Violation
Another Washington state city is now being sued by the Second Amendment Foundation and National Rifled Association for violating the state’s 35-year-old preemption statute.
Ohio Court Strikes Down Bump-Stock Ban
The Ohio statute is a good example of a strong preemption statute. Bump stocks are included because they are components and parts of firearms. The statute is specific. It also protects ammunition.
Ohio Attorney General Dewine Joins OFCC & BFF Firearms Preemption Lawsuits
The Ohio AG’s help in defending this critical state law from local politicians who are spending taxpayer money grasping at straws looking for ways to circumvent the rule of law is greatly appreciated
Ohio Gun Groups Sue Columbus & Cincinnati Over Illegal Gun Laws
At issue are the blatantly anti-gun ordinances these cities have recently passed in obvious violation of the statewide preemption statute that forbids local governments from making gun laws.
Michigan Supreme Court Hears School Preemption Cases
At issue in the cases is whether schools, as local units of government, are subject preemption by the State of Michigan preventing them from creating and enforcing their own firearms restrictions..
New Hampshire: Pro-Gun Legislation to be Considered on House Floor
Amendment 0408H would provide an enforcement mechanism for existing law which prevents local municipalities & governments from implementing ordinances that would create a complex patchwork of gun regs
Crossing the Line – Firearm Preemption Protection Under Attack
Gun control groups are fond of describing preemption as a doctrine whereby a state has stripped local governments of their power to regulate guns.
We Must Stop Local New Hampshire Gun Bans – Help Pass HB 1749
It is outrageous that these rogue, anti-gun officials are objecting to the penalties contained in HB 1749. The criminal code contains numerous penalties for corrupt public officials.
Texas “Illegal Knives” Repeal Enactment
The new law eliminates from Texas statute the prohibition against carrying “illegal knives,” including daggers, dirks, stilettos, poniards, swords, spears and most notably, Bowie knives.
State High Court Ruling On Gun Tax Shows ‘Elections Matter,’ Says SAF
It’s a slap in the face to the WA. Legislature. In 1983, lawmakers adopted the state’s preemption act, which squarely put all firearms regulation under authority of the Legislature..
Pennsylvania: Firearms Preemption Bill Heads to the House Floor Next Week
Anti-gun billionaire Michael Bloomberg & the gun control groups he bankrolls are actively trying to defeat this legislation! It is imperative that you call your Representative
Knife Rights’ Vermont Preemption Bill Introduced
Knife Rights’ Vermont Knife Law Preemption bill, H 276, has been introduced by Rep. Patrick Brennan…
Montana Attorney General Opinion, Rules Missoula Ordinance Unenforceable
A city or other local government entity is prohibited by Montana state law from enforcing a local regulation requiring background checks…
Court Reminds Local Governments They Lack Authority to Restrict Guns
The court also gave short shrift to the claim that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act did not preempt a municipality’s regulation of unlawful firearm possession.
St. Louis Alderwoman Introduces ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
City residents would have 60 days after it becomes law to dispose of firearms that meet this description, or remove them from the city…
Parks Lawsuit Against City Of Knoxville TN Gains Standing*
Why would the Tennessee Firearms Association support a lawsuit against the City of Knoxville over the weapons ban at Chilhowee Park? Why go to all the trouble…
Arizona Gun Hater, E.J. Montini, Cheers when City Officials Violate the Law
E.J. Montini expects gun owners to follow the law, but when city governments violate the law, he calls the enforcement of the law “bullying”.
Pennsylvania Democrats Commit ‘Political Terrorism’ In Attempt To Stop Pro-Gun Bill
Desperate freedom hating Pennsylvania State Democrats attach 242 amendments to popular pro gun bill to try and stop it passing, committing political terrorism…
Indiana Mayors Want to Repeal State Firearms Preemption Law
If your mayor is one of them you might want to contact and let them know your position on the matter and the Second Amendment.
Knife Right’s West Virginia Knife Law Preemption Bill Filed
Knife Rights’ bipartisan West Virginia Knife Law Preemption bill, HB 4541, was introduced this week by sponsor Delegate Rupert Phillips Jr.
Knife Rights Maryland Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Freddie Gray arrest highlighted the kind of problems that arise without preemption. Under MD law, Gray’s assisted-opening knife was clearly not a switchblade by standard legal definitions…
Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill Signed!
Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill including Knife Law Preemption, AB 142, was signed on Saturday by Governor Scott Walker…
Massachusetts Considers Gun Reform Law
Massachusetts Considers gun law reform to prevent a hodgepodge of frivilous and dangerous local gun laws throughout the State, 44 other states have similar laws.
1000 Word Essay to Have a Gun? That Is Why Illinois Needs Better Gun Law Preemption
If you are a citizen of Lowell, MA you have to invest $2000 in gun classes covering six days, your license fee, your firearm and accessories, and a 1000-word essay…
NE Firearms Owners Assoc. Applauds Senators Efforts on LB289: Gun Laws Equality Act
However, a few state senators chose politics over principle when they voted against the bill and against the right to RKBA…
IL General Assembly Short Session to Consider Sales Tax Preemption Bill
This legislation would also void the currently standing firearm and ammunition sales tax in the City of Chicago.