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Former Virginia AG Sues Over ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban With Interesting Argument
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has filed a unique lawsuit challenging the state's assault weapons ban using the Virginia Constitution's Militia Clause. The post Former Virginia AG Sues Over ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban With Interesting Argument appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder early Friday morning after calling 911 to report that someone had forced their way into the residence, according to the Blue Springs Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Little Garde...
Two Federal Courts, Two Weeks Apart, Split on Whether Silencers Are Protected Arms
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Two federal appeals courts just looked at the same question weeks apart and gave opposite answers. The question was simple. Is a silencer an “arm” the Second Amendment protects? On June 18, the Fifth Circuit said yes. On June 3, the Ninth Circuit said no. That disa...
Supreme Court Rules Federal Drug-User Gun Ban Falls in US v. Hemani
In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the federal government’s attempt to disarm a regular marijuana user under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), strengthening Bruen and requiring individualized evidence before Second Amendment rights are stripped away.
Suppressors Are Protected Arms, Fifth Circuit Rules in Major 2A Case
The Fifth Circuit ruled that suppressors are protected “Arms” under the Second Amendment, creating a direct split with the Ninth Circuit while leaving the NFA registration fight for another day.
Colorado Supreme Court: Workers Can’t Be Fired for Defending Themselves on the Job
DENVER, CO — The Colorado Supreme Court ruled this week that employers cannot automatically fire a worker for defending themselves on the job. I see it as a solid win for the principle that your right to self-defense follows you to work. The case began with Mary Ann Moreno, a 72-year-old clerk ...
Alpine Divorce – A Troubling Trend
I wasn’t familiar with the term Alpine divorce until very recently. I have previously heard a bit about the behavior it describes, though. Basically, what happens is a couple goes hiking, then one of them leaves the other behind on the trail. It’s often the result of an argument. Sometimes it...
Marijuana and Gun Rights: What the Hemani Ruling Means
The Supreme Court's 9-0 Hemani ruling reshaped marijuana and gun rights. Here's what the decision actually does, what it doesn't, and what it means for you.
Florida Mother Shoots Home Intruder Who Threatened Her and Her Two Children
BUNNELL, FL — A Palm Coast mother stopped a home intruder with a single gunshot Sunday afternoon after he forced his way inside and threatened her and her two children, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. I’ve covered enough of these to know how fast they turn deadly. ...