DOJ Sues Denver and Colorado Over Gun Bans in Back-to-Back Federal Lawsuits
The Justice Department filed back-to-back federal lawsuits against Denver's assault weapons ordinance and Colorado's magazine ban. Here's what carriers need to know
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Gun Owners Had It in Their Power to Defeat Virginia Redistricting at the Polls
Clearly, had more Republicans and gun owners been engaged and voted, the results – and the resulting dangers they pose in terms of “gun laws,” would have been very different.
Long Island Dentist Sues Nassau County Police for Illegal Firearms Seizure
A Long Island dentist has filed a federal lawsuit against Nassau County Police after a 2022 raid on his Massapequa home led to dozens of gun charges that were later dismissed. The suit alleges officers violated his Fourth Amendment rights by entering and searching the home without a valid warrant.
Maryland Democrats Move to Ban Glock-Style Pistols
Maryland lawmakers have advanced legislation targeting many Glock pistols and Glock-style handguns, a move gun rights advocates say attacks some of the most common firearms in America. If enacted, the measure would restrict future sales and transfers of covered pistols beginning in 2027 and could...
ATF Set to Introduce New Frames and Receivers Rule
In a new filing in VanDerStok v. Bondi, the ATF asked a federal court in Texas to stay the case for 90 days while it prepares a revised Frames and Receivers Rule.
Federal Courts Split on Post Office Gun Ban as Connecticut Judge Upholds Carry Restriction
HARTFORD, CT – A federal judge in Connecticut has upheld the ban on carrying firearms inside United States post offices, creating a direct split among federal courts on a Second Amendment question that may ultimately need to be resolved by the Supreme Court. As reported by The Reload, U.S. ...
Federal Judge Upholds Texas Carry Bans at Bars, Sporting Events & Racetracks
A federal judge upheld Texas carry bans at bars, racetracks, and sporting events in Ziegenfuss v. Martin, rejecting a Bruen-based challenge from gun-rights plaintiffs.
FPC Sues New York Over Times Square Gun Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition and a licensed New York carrier have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Times Square gun ban, arguing it violates the Second Amendment under Bruen.
D.C. Tries to Save Its Magazine Ban as Benson Sends Shockwaves Beyond the District
After Benson struck down D.C.’s magazine ban, the District sought rehearing while New Jersey tried to limit the ruling’s reach. The split could push the Supreme Court to act.
How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.