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Firearms Policy Coalition to challenge non-violent firearm disqualifiers :: 07/19/2022
In 1991 anti-civil rights activist Josh Sugarmann made it his goal to completely scuttle the ability for individuals to get disqualifiers lifted from their records. Sugarmann did not like the idea that people could petition the Federal Government to have their gun rights restored if they were deemed no longer a threat to the public at large.
Lawsuit filed over California AG offices leak of gun owner information :: 07/19/2022
We still don’t have any explanation from Attorney General Rob Bonta about how and why his office included links to a massive treasure trove of personal information about gun owners in a public portal that was “only” supposed to give the public access to the names and counties of concealed handgun permitees, despite the fact that the leak occurred almost a month ago.
New California law allows civil litigation against gun manufacturers :: 07/14/2022
A California bill signed into law Tuesday will allow residents to sue the manufacturers of guns that are used in crimes.
FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging New York “Assault Weapons’ Ban as Unconstitutional :: 07/13/2022
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (July 12, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” The complaint in Vanchoff v. James, along with other case information, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.
SAF, Partners File for Injunction Against New California Gun Law :: 07/09/2022
Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation and several partners have filed a federal lawsuit for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in a case challenging the constitutionality of a California law prohibiting gun shops, sporting goods stores, and any “firearm industry member” from advertising, marketing or arranging for placement “any firearm-related product in a manner that is designed, intended, or reasonably appears to be attractive to minors.”
Carl Paladino Announces Plan to File Pro-2A Lawsuit Against Gov. Kathy Hochul :: 07/08/2022
Republican congressional candidate from New York Carl Paladino announced Thursday his plan to file a lawsuit against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and other New York Democrats regarding their gun control law limiting concealed carry.
FPC and FPCAF File Supreme Court Brief Arguing Against "Special Needs Exception" for Gun Seizures :: 07/08/2022
WASHINGTON, DC (July 5, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) today announced the filing of a brief with the Supreme Court in the case of Torcivia v. Suffolk County, which challenges the government’s ability to enter private homes and seize firearms from an individual suspected of no crime, and subject to no penal control or supervision. These seizures, which the Second Circuit categorized as a “special-needs exception” to our Fourth Amendment rights, are a clear violation of our rights and a perversion of justice. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.
Motion To Dismiss In ATF Firearms Case Claiming Bruen Makes NFA Unconstitutional :: 07/08/2022
USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Matt Hoover’s (AKA CRS Firearms) legal team filed a motion to dismiss his case, citing the recent Bruen Supreme Court decision claiming that it confirms the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) is unconstitutional.
NSSF Hires Clement And Murphy, PLLC :: 07/07/2022
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is announcing it has retained Paul Clement and Erin Murphy of Clement & Murphy, PLLC, to represent NSSF in its appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in its lawsuit, NSSF et al v. James. The lawsuit challenges New York State’s unlawful public nuisance statute, which is designed to impose New York-style gun control on the lawful sale of firearms and ammunition products by permitting lawsuits against members of the industry for the criminal misuse of firearms that find their way into New York even when the sale occurred wholly outside the State of New York and in compliance with all applicable federal and the state laws where it took place.
GOA Sues ATF Over Final Rule on Privately Manufactured Firearms :: 07/06/2022
FARGO, ND -(Ammoland.com)- Gun Owners of America (GOA), Bridge City Ordinance, and North Dakota resident Eliezer Jimenez have sued the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over its new rule on unfinished frames and receivers.
Maryland Suspends 'Good and Substantial Reason' Requirement for Concealed Carry Following SCOTUS 2A Ruling :: 07/05/2022
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Tuesday he is suspending his state’s “good and substantial reason” requirement for concealed carry permit issuance in light of a recent Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling.
Attn California AG: Revoke Your Good Moral Character Rule & Comply or We Sue :: 07/03/2022
SACRAMENTO, CA – -(AmmoLand.com)-This past week, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta informing him that if local concealed-carry issuing agencies use the state’s so-called “good moral character” requirement in the way he recently called for in response to NYSRPA v. Bruen, it will cause them “to defend far more Second Amendment claims than they have ever faced.” The letter [embded] can also be viewed at FPCLegal.org.
Attorney General Garland playing favorites with civil liberties? :: 07/03/2022
When discussing the Second Amendment, one of the conditioning exercises I’ve personally had to go through has to do with language. Many people did and or do have to be conditioned to look at so-called “gun rights” through the correct lens. Friend, fellow contributor at AmmoLand News, and author of the Good Gun Bad Guy book series Dan Wos, often talks about optics and language.
What Does Justice Kenanji Jackson change? :: 07/03/2022
U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)-– Long-term Progressive Justice Stephen Breyer announced he would be resigning at the end of the 2021/22 term. President Biden nominated Judge Kenanji Brown Jackson to replace him. Jackson’s nomination was confirmed in the Senate.
Gun Group Demands Stay Allowing California Assault Weapon Ban Be Lifted :: 07/02/2022
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – -(AmmoLand.com)-This week, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a motion to lift the stay that was imposed last year in Miller v. Bonta, its lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” that resulted in the district court striking down the ban under the Second Amendment. The motion, along with other case documents, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.
Following Landmark Second Amendment Decision, SCOTUS Overturns Appeals Court Decisions in 4 States :: 07/01/2022
The Supreme Court followed up its June 23 landmark ruling that for the first time recognized a constitutional right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, by issuing a series of rulings June 30 reversing federal appeals court decisions that upheld gun restrictions in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Hawaii.
SCOTUS Grants Cert, Vacates Rulings and Remands Gun Cases :: 07/01/2022
In a sweeping action that could send shudders through the gun prohibition lobbying groups and their allies on Capitol Hill, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted writs of certiorari to four pending Second Amendment cases, vacating lower court rulings and remanding those cases back for “further consideration in light of New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen.”
Four More Second Amendment Court Decisions Vacated by Supreme Court :: 06/30/2022
On June 29, 2022, the Supreme Court held a clean-up conference for the cases yet to be dealt with in the current term, which ends on June 30, 2022.
2A attorney warns Denver: lose your ban on concealed carry in parks or prepare to be sued :: 06/28/2022
Will the Denver City Council listen to what Dave Kopel has to say? Well, they ignored his advice a few weeks ago when they passed new regulations banning the lawful carry of firearms in public parks and government-owned buildings, so I kind of doubt that they’ll pay more attention now, but the attorney and Second Amendment scholar is right that the Supreme Court’s decision last week in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen is bad news for the types of far-reaching bans that the city (and several suburbs) have recently enacted.
NRA, Florida argue over Bruen's impact on challenge to Florida's ban on gun sales to under-21s :: 06/28/2022
It’s not a new case, but the National Rifle Association now has new legal ammunition in its lawsuit challenging Florida’s ban on gun sales to adults under the age of 21. After a trial court judge reluctantly upheld the law in a decision last year, saying he had major questions about the legality of the ban but could do nothing based on existing court precedent, the case was appealed to the Eleventh Circuit, where a three-judge panel heard oral arguments back in March.
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