“But it was a bonehead idea. It was a terrible, terrible mistake to make.”—Then Sen. Joe Biden, about FDR’s effort to pack the Supreme Court
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FPC Supreme Court Brief: Maryland Bump-stock Ban is Unconstitutional
Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Hogan.
Democrat Threat Fuels Momentum as SAF Expands 2A Outreach Effort
The Second Amendment Foundation announced that thanks to the continued overwhelming positive reaction to our “2nd Amendment 1st Responder”
Filibuster Preservation Bought Two Years For The Second Amendment
What will you do with the two years we just gained from the preservation of the filibuster?
Virginia House of Representatives Passes Anti-Gun Bills
On January 27th, the Virginia House of Delegates quickly passed the anti-gun bills that they had received from committees just days prior.
NRA Asks Court to Hold Maryland Handgun Law Unconstitutional
The plaintiffs in an NRA-backed lawsuit today asked a federal court to declare Maryland’s handgun qualification license law unconstitutional.
Rate of Airline Passengers Caught With Firearms Doubles in 2020
The stats broke down to 5 guns per million flyers in 2019 and 10 firearms per million travelers in 2020.
Rhode Island: First Anti-Gun Bill Of 2021 Session Introduced
Ocean State gun owners have grown accustomed to battling against a wave of gun control each session, and it appears the COVID
Excuse-Making for Pfleger Illustrates Gulf Between Media and Normal People
“But I will say that even if the accusations are true, if anybody has redeemed himself through a life well-lived, that would be Michael Pfleger,” columnist Neil Steinberg hideously advocates.
AZ, WV, The Fillibuster, the Second Amendment, and the Supreme Court
Senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia have said they will vote to uphold the Senate Filibuster rule. Their votes may be all that protects the Bill of Rights for 2 years
Virginia Gun Rental Background Check Bill Poses Insurmountable Hurdles
There’s a bill brewing in Virginia that’s got great intentions but will wreak havoc for gun ranges and the state-run background check system.
New Mexico HB102: Taxpayer-Funded Promotion of Gun Control
The NRA-ILA urges Second Amendment supporters to fight New Mexico HB 102 that forces them to fund anti-gun propaganda.
Reforming CCW ‘Frightening Trend’ for Moms Demand Action Founder
“According to Gary Marbut, president of the Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA), House Bill 102 is progressing.”
Democrats Exploiting Limited Capitol Disturbance to Crack Down on All Opposition
In other words, those gathered in support of President Trump were (what did CNN call arsonists setting a building ablaze?) “mostly peaceful protestors.”
Prosecutor or Persecutor? Gardner Appeals for Power to Prosecute McCloskeys
The far-left St. Louis Circuit Attorney (Kimberly Gardner) has been removed from the McCloskey case. She appealed. She lost. Now she has decided to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Portman Retirement Presents Danger And Opportunity
Is the retirement of Senator Rob Portman a danger for the Second Amendment, or an opportunity?
Gun Control Groups Push Hollywood for More Anti-gun Propaganda
Gun control advocates are once again pushing the entertainment industry to produce anti-gun propaganda with the explicit
Executive Action Expected on Montana Permitless Carry Legislation
House Bill 102 will strengthen Montana’s self-defense laws by allowing law-abiding Montana gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense
A Wave of Gun Bills Introduced In Virginia
With the anti-gun government in Virginia and now at the federal level, gun owners are in a fight for our rights.
Iowa Moves Forward with Constitutional Amendment Protecting Right to Arms
The Iowa legislature is moving forward with a state constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms. Passage seems likely. Final passage requires a referendum in 2022.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Now we have an idea of where things stand, where do we go from here?
Virginia Lawmakers Seek to Ban Tradition of Open Carry in Entire State
anti-Second Amendment majority in the Virginia legislature that was purchased by gun-ban extremists passed a number of anti-gun measures.
Bloomberg’s Propaganda Arm ‘the Trace’ Naming-&-Shaming
Michael Bloomberg’s The Trace is on a campaign to turn gun companies against the leading online voices that speak about gun rights.
Kansas: Permit Recognition Legislation to be Considered on Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 27, the Kansas House Committee on Federal and State Affairs is scheduled to consider permit recognition legislation
Brief Filed in Maryland ‘Rapid Fire Trigger Activators’ Ban Case
Anyone who tells you “this is just about a stupid piece of plastic” doesn’t understand the issue.
Groceries, Guns and Robbers in the Parking Lot – Armed Citizen Stories
We cross a dark parking lot several times a week. This time was different. Fortunately, our defender was ready.
FPC and FPF Urge US Supreme Court to Restore the Right to Carry Arms
Firearms Policy Coalition and Firearms Policy Foundation announced the filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court.
Washington State Carry Ban and Magazine Ban Bill Introduced
Next week, anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 5078 and Senate Bill 5038, are scheduled for hearings in the Senate Law and Justice Committee
Pennsylvania: Game Commission To Consider Expanded Sunday Hunting
Coming off a successful hunting season where additional Sunday hunting opportunities were permitted in Pennsylvania for the first time
Vermont: Gun Bills Introduced as Legislature Begins Work Remotely
While Montpelier is atypically quiet for Jan., the COVID situation has not prevented the Legislature from moving forward with their business.