Americans own roughly 40 million AR-15-style rifles. With the Supreme Court preparing to hear a major challenge to semiautomatic-rifle bans, the meaning of “in common use” could become one of the central Second Amendment questions before the Court. The post 40 Million AR-15s: If That’s ...
Twenty-seven states are urging the Supreme Court to strike down Illinois’ and Connecticut’s AR-15 bans, arguing that commonly owned rifles cannot be prohibited under the Second Amendment.
The Supreme Court’s “common use” test provides powerful protection for AR-15s and other widely owned firearms. Second Amendment plaintiff Charles Nichols argues, however, that the doctrine lacks a genuine historical foundation and makes constitutional protection depend on modern ownership n...
The en banc Third Circuit has struck down New Jersey’s bans on covered semi-automatic rifles and magazines holding more than ten rounds. The ruling confirms that “common use” belongs at Bruen’s second step, where the government bears the burden.
Hey there, gun control fans! We’re always happy to welcome folks to freedom, but we wonder if you realize what it means to support the Second Amendment.