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.
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Gun Rights Journalist Sues New Jersey State Police Over Denied Carry Permit Records Request
BELLEVUE, WA – A Second Amendment journalist is taking New Jersey officials to court after repeated denials of public records requests tied to firearm carry permits. John Petrolino, an award-winning freelance journalist who has covered Second Amendment issues extensively, including work pu...
New Jersey State Police Sued Over Denied Records Requests on Retired Cop Carry Permits
John Petrolino has filed suit against the New Jersey State Police after officials denied his requests for anonymized data on retired law enforcement carry permit applications, denials, and appeals.
ATF eForms Users Banned After Simple Security Flaw Is Exploited
ATF eForms users have reportedly been banned after exploiting a vulnerability, as a flood of NFA applications add new strain to the system.
Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Attempt to Limit USPS Gun Ban Ruling, Expands Protection to SAF and FPC Members
FORT WORTH, TX – A federal district court judge in Texas has ruled that an injunction blocking enforcement of the federal post office carry ban applies to all current and future members of the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition. The decision follows a previous rul...
SAF, NRA File Brief Challenging Pennsylvania Ban on 18-20 Year Old Carry
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A coalition of major Second Amendment organizations has filed an amicus brief with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court challenging the state’s prohibition on firearm carry by adults aged 18 to 20. The brief was filed in support of the appellant in Commonwealth of Pennsylvan...
Background Check for Gun Purchase: How NICS Works
Learn how background checks for gun purchases work through NICS. This guide covers the 3 possible results (Proceed, Denied, Delayed), what causes denials, how long checks take, and state-specific requirements.
ATF Form 4473: What It Is and How to Complete It
ATF Form 4473 is required for every firearm purchase from a licensed dealer. Learn what questions it asks, how to complete it correctly, what happens during the background check, and why false answers are a federal crime.
How to Get an FFL License: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get an FFL license step by step. This guide covers FFL eligibility requirements, license types, ATF Form 7, fees, the compliance interview, and everything you need to become a licensed firearms dealer.
Understanding FFL Transfers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Firearm Buyers
Learn how FFL transfers work with this complete step-by-step guide for firearm buyers. Covers what an FFL transfer is, why it's required, transfer fees, ATF Form 4473, NICS background checks, and how to find an FFL dealer near you.