Supreme Court Already Rejected the “AR-15s Didn’t Exist in 1791” Argument
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two AR-15 ban cases, a law professor says Heller protects only arms common in 1791. The Court’s own opinions reject that reading.
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Law Professor Uses 'Assault Weapon' Case to Re-Litigate Heller
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.
Talarico Says ‘Absolutely’ to ‘Assault Weapon’ and Magazine Bans
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said he would “absolutely” vote for “assault weapon” and magazine bans, contradicting his campaign’s claim that he would protect the Second Amendment.
New Survey Estimates 180,000 Defensive Gun Uses Against Animals Each Year
A major new national firearms survey estimates that Americans use guns defensively against animal threats roughly 180,000 times every year.
Anti-Second Amendment ‘Expert’ Is Still Grousing About Bruen Ruling 4 Years Later
UCLA law professor Adam Winkler says the Supreme Court’s Bruen test has made a mess of modern gun law. The post Anti-Second Amendment ‘Expert’ Is Still Grousing About Bruen Ruling 4 Years Later appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Third Circuit Got New Jersey’s Gun Ban Case Right—Now SCOTUS Must Make It Stick
The Third Circuit correctly ruled that New Jersey cannot ban commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines. But with that victory stayed, the Supreme Court’s coming AR-15 decision could determine whether anti-gun courts can continue evading Heller and Bruen.
Gun Owner’s Highway Patrol Encounter Highlights Importance of Asserting Rights
Eli Pagunsan says Wyoming troopers disarmed him, treated him as a suspected drug trafficker, and prolonged a routine traffic stop after he refused a vehicle search. He fought back—and ultimately accepted a $40,000 settlement.
New Jersey’s Safe-Storage Proposed Workaround Should Be Dead-on-Arrival
After the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s semi-automatic rifle and magazine bans, Trenton lawmakers turned back to a sweeping firearm-storage mandate. Professor Mark W. Smith explains why the proposal runs directly into the Supreme Court’s ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller.
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...