Supreme Court AR-15 Case May Put Magazine Bans in the Crosshairs
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case over AR-15-platform rifles, but the real impact could reach far beyond so-called “assault weapon” bans.
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FPC and SAF Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down New York City’s Stun Gun Ban, Call Second Circuit Ruling “Caetano 2.0”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation have asked the Supreme Court to take up their challenge to New York City’s ban on stun guns and tasers, filing a petition for certiorari on July 7 in Calce v. City of New York. The petition, filed by Coop...
The Ultimate Pivot: South Carolina Armed Robbery Ends in Justifiable Homicide After Intended Victim Stabs Attacker
A highly violent armed carjacking attempt in Berkeley County, South Carolina, concluded with a ruling of justifiable homicide after a gunshot victim successfully used a knife to kill his attacker. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office confirmed t...
Hawaii Firearms Coalition Warns Businesses: ‘No Guns’ Signs Could Cost More Than Customers
Following the Supreme Court's Wolford decision, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition is urging businesses to think twice before posting "No Firearms Allowed" signs, arguing they deter only law-abiding permit holders while raising broader questions about customer safety and security responsibilities.
United States v. Rose: A Second Amendment Skeptic Embraces the Present-Danger Rule
A Seventh Circuit panel led by Judge Frank Easterbrook signaled that lifetime gun bans for people once committed to a mental institution may require proof of present dangerousness.
Viramontes Could Be The Beginning Of The End For AR-15 Bans
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Viramontes and Grant could finally force lower courts to answer whether AR-15-style rifles are protected arms under the Second Amendment.
Virginia Judges Reject State’s Bid To Combine Gun-Ban Lawsuits
Virginia tried to pull four separate challenges to its new gun-control laws into one courtroom. A judicial panel rejected the move, ruling the cases are too different and too far along to justify transfer.
CCRKBA: SCOTUS On A Roll For Gun Rights, Gun-Ban Advocates Are Perpetual Losers
The Supreme Court’s latest Second Amendment ruling makes it five straight wins for gun-rights advocates since Heller. The post CCRKBA: SCOTUS On A Roll For Gun Rights, Gun-Ban Advocates Are Perpetual Losers appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Marine Veteran Couple, GOA Sue Illinois Over Ban on Nonresident Concealed Carry Permits
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL — Two Marine Corps veterans who are both certified firearms instructors are suing Illinois because the state will not even let them apply for a concealed carry license. Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation filed the federal lawsuit, Henrichs v. Kelly, on March 13 i...
The Media Just Discovered the ATF’s Ship-to-Home Gun Rule. Here’s What They’re Getting Wrong.
WASHINGTON, DC — The ATF rule that would let your local gun shop ship a firearm straight to your front door is suddenly everywhere. Reuters ran a story this week, and Fox stations across the country picked it up within hours. If you read USA Carry, this is not news to you. I covered this [̷...