Leon County Wants to Close a Gap Nobody’s Exploiting

Leon County wants Florida lawmakers to address a gap in state law that may allow openly carried rifles and shotguns in some places where handguns remain prohibited. The post Leon County Wants to Close a Gap Nobody’s Exploiting appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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Illinois Bill Would Bill Gun Makers for Criminals’ Crimes

Illinois lawmakers are considering a licensing system that would charge firearm manufacturers based partly on the costs and incidence of firearm injuries and deaths in the state. The post Illinois Bill Would Bill Gun Makers for Criminals’ Crimes appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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GLOCK Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban

GLOCK is asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s new “convertible pistol” ban after state officials allegedly failed to say whether the company’s redesigned Gen6, V Series, and Slimline pistols remain legal to sell.

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Gun and Ammo Excise Taxes Violate the Second Amendment

A new legal paper from SAF attorney Kostas Moros argues that special taxes targeting common firearms and ammunition violate the Second Amendment—including California’s 11% “sin tax,” Colorado’s 6.5% levy, Pittman-Robertson and some NFA taxes.

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Every Amicus Brief in Viramontes and Grant: Supreme Court Fight Over AR-15 Bans

The Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether governments may ban AR-15-style rifles. Here is every amicus brief filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, including the arguments supporting gun owners and two supposedly neutral briefs that advance anti-gun positions.

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