The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.
William J. Ryan worked behind the scenes in some of the ATF's biggest firearms controversies. Federal court records reveal his role in pistol brace litigation, Rare Breed Triggers, and the agency's gun classification decisions.
Palmetto State Armory now ships short-barreled rifles without ATF Form 4 to 17 states, including Texas. Here’s what the injunction covers. Read the original story: Palmetto State Armory Starts Shipping Short-Barreled Rifles Without a Form 4 to 17 States, and Its Seat as an Original Plaintiff Pu...
We are living in the Golden Age of firearms. There’s never been a time when consumers had more options readily available. One of the most competitive arenas is concealed-carry guns. After nearly 13 years at a high-volume FFL, the most common question I heard was, “Where do I begin?” With al...
A Nov. 18 hearing is set in the Lynchburg suit challenging Virginia's handgun purchase ban for 18-to-20-year-olds and background checks. Read the original story: Nov. 18 Hearing Set as GOA and VCDL Fight Virginia’s Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds and Universal Background Checks
A federal judge says Silver Spring synagogue members can carry inside but not on the Shabbat walk through Montgomery County's 100-yard zone. Read the original story: Federal Judge Lets Orthodox Synagogue Members in Silver Spring Carry Inside, but Not on the Shabbat Walk to Get There
FPC and NRA filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Pennsylvania law that bars adults 18 to 20 from applying for a license to carry. Read the original story: Can Vote, Can Enlist, But Can’t Apply to Carry: FPC and NRA Sue Over Pennsylvania’s Ban on Carry Licenses for 18-to-20-Year-Olds
The Justice Department is investigating whether Middletown and Waterbury police unnecessarily delay or deny Connecticut carry permits. Read the original story: DOJ Civil Rights Division Opens Investigation Into Middletown and Waterbury Police Over Carry Permit Delays and Denials
NRA Director Jeff Knox weighs in on the effort to shrink the NRA Board, explaining why he voted to refer the proposal, what happened to the Organization Committee, and why meaningful reform must go beyond simply cutting seats.
A gun control activist accused of defacing the 9/11 Memorial used the names of fallen Americans to promote his campaign for universal background checks and a national gun registry. His demands expose a broader threat to Second Amendment rights.