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Federal Judge's Injunction on Pistol Brace Rule Sparks Controversy Among Firearms Legal Experts :: 05/31/2023

In a significant development, a Texas federal judge last week ordered a preliminary injunction pending [embedded below] appeal that blocks the federal government from enforcing the upcoming ATF pistol brace rule on members of the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), effective June 1st, 2023.

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FPC Restructures Its Membership in the Wake of the Injunction Blocking ATF Pistol Brace Ban Enforcement :: 05/31/2023

Last week, a Fifth Circuit District Judge issued an injunction blocking ATF enforcement of its new pistol brace rule that goes into effect tomorrow. The judge made it clear that the injunction covers all of the named plaintiffs in the suit including all members of the Firearms Policy Coalition. That, in effect, extended the injunction nationwide to anyone who is or would like to become an FPC member.

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'In Common Use' Can Ultimately be Used to Make the Second Amendment a Moot Point :: 05/31/2023

U.S.A. — “The Second Amendment Allows a Ban on the AR-15,” Harvard University Professor of Law Noah Feldman declares in a Bloomberg/Washington Post “opinion” piece.

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When You Don't Police Crime, Civilians Will :: 05/31/2023

This week, the media found its latest iteration of its favorite narrative: white man harms black man. That iteration featured a 24-year-old white Marine from Queens attempting to suppress a 30-year-old homeless, psychotic black man, Jordan Neely, via use of a suppression hold. Neely was apparently threatening people on the subway when the Marine took him down from behind, keeping him in the suppression hold for 15 minutes; Neely died shortly thereafter.

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50 Shot During Memorial Day Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chicago :: 05/30/2023

Fifty people were shot in Chicago, ten of them fatally, during Brandon Johnson’s (D) first Memorial Day weekend as mayor.

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Gavin Newsom blames DeSantis-signed bill for Florida shooting, gets fact-checked :: 05/30/2023

California Gov Gavin Newsom said 'senseless violence' will continue without 'commonsense gun safety' legislation

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Time Running Out For Congress to Act on ATF Pistol Brace Rule :: 05/30/2023

Time is running out for Congress to vote on Congressman Andrew Clyde’s Resolution H.J. 44. 

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USC Highlights Gun-Control Groups' Talking Points in Guide Intended to Influence Hollywood's Depiction of Guns :: 05/30/2023

The University of Southern California (USC) released a new guide for filmmakers that hopes to stigmatize some kinds of gun use in entertainment.

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A Grateful Firearm Industry Remembers on Memorial Day :: 05/29/2023

Memorial Day is soon upon us and for some, it’s the kickoff of summer. Vacations are planned, backyard grilling and warm days with friends and family are in the works. It’s also a day of honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation so we can enjoy our freedoms.

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Memorial Day Isn't a Day of Mourning, It's a Day of Commemoration :: 05/29/2023

I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.

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On Memorial Day, Celebrate Such Men and Women Because They Lived :: 05/28/2023

U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- There’s a serenity about Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. It is a peaceful place. It’s where I choose to celebrate Memorial Day.

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Connecticut: Democrat-Controlled House Votes to Add Grandfathered Guns to 'Assault Weapons' Ban :: 05/27/2023

Connecticut’s Democrat-run House voted Thursday to expand the state’s “assault weapons” ban to include firearms that were exempted when the ban was originally passed.

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Gun Control Gov. Makes All-Call for Gun Control, Fails on the Basics :: 05/27/2023

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham knows exactly where to go to get fawning media coverage and an agreeable viewing audience for her all-call gun control platform.

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Texas' 92 Percent false rate of child abuse accusations highlights the danger of red flag laws :: 05/27/2023

One of the greatest powers We the People have given the government is to take away children from their parents when there’s evidence of abuse. Like most powers, this can be dangerous and weaponized by people both in and out of government.

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'The View' Host Joy Behar Describes AR-15 as 'The Automatic Rifle That Kills a Bunch of Children' :: 05/27/2023

During Thursday’s edition of ABC’s The View co–host Joy Behar expressed bewilderment that Gov. Chris Sununu (R) will not ban the AR-15, which she described as  “automatic rifle” used in high profile shootings.

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Vermont BANS The Well Regulated Militia, Necessary To The Security Of A Free State :: 05/27/2023

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Vermont Governor Phil Scott recently signed legislation banning “paramilitary” or Militia activity.

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VIDEO: Democrat Candidate's Press Conference Interrupted by Drive-By Shooting :: 05/27/2023

Memphis city council candidate Yolanda Cooper-Sutton (D) had to dive for cover about 11 a.m. when shots rang out and it was evident a drive-by shooting was taking place.

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27 Attorneys General: Congress Must Act Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule :: 05/26/2023

Twenty-seven Attorneys Generals sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on May 25, 2023, urging Congress to act against the ATF’s AR-pistol stabilizer brace rule before it goes into effect June 1, 2023.

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At the Detroit News: Concealed weapons could save lives :: 05/26/2023

During the first quarter of 2023, Detroit had the fifth highest murder rate in the country, according to preliminary police department crime data compiled by WalletHub.

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DeSantis Says Trump's Call to 'Take the Guns First, Go Through Due Process Second' is Unconstitutional :: 05/26/2023

Florida Governor Ron Desantis (R.) said on Thursday that former-president Donald Trump’s call to take guns from people before they can defend themselves in court is wrong.

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