The Holy Trinity of Second Amendment Law: Heller, McDonald, and Bruen

Heller identified an individual right to keep and bear arms. McDonald made that right enforceable against the states. Bruen confirmed public carry and forced courts to follow text, history, and tradition. Together, they form the holy trinity of modern Second Amendment law.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Five Things to Watch as Viramontes and Grant Head to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear consolidated challenges to AR-15 bans in Cook County and Connecticut. From the Trump Justice Department’s position to the battle over Heller’s common-use test, these are the major issues gun owners should watch as Viramontes and Grant move toward oral argu...

By Mark W Smith •

New Jersey Democrats Attack Third Circuit After AR-15, Magazine Ban Defeat

New Jersey’s attorney general and Senate president are attacking the Third Circuit after the en banc court struck down the state’s semiautomatic-rifle and magazine bans. Their public-safety rhetoric avoids the central problem: New Jersey failed to justify its restrictions under Bruen.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Minneapolis Exposes the Gun Rights Movement’s Hypocrisy—and Its Reckoning

Alex Pretti’s killing drew rare unity from gun rights groups. Philando Castile’s did not. The difference exposes an uncomfortable truth the movement can’t ignore. The post Minneapolis Exposes the Gun Rights Movement’s Hypocrisy—and Its Reckoning appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner •