Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Former Felons Deserve Second Amendment Rights, Too :: 08/05/2015
People shouldn’t be punished extra simply for owning a gun. What matters is how they use the gun.
Media Challenges Waco Twin Peaks Gag Order As Questions About DA and Judge Emerge :: 08/05/2015
“The Houston Chronicle has jumped into the fray over a gag order issued in the case involving 177 bikers charged in Waco for their alleged roles in a melee that left nine people dead and 18 wounded,” the paper self-reported Friday.
Ohio woman caught driving with a gun under her purse has appeal rejected :: 08/05/2015
The 9th District Court of Appeals ruled recently that a woman’s right to bear arms was not limited because of her conviction on concealed weapons charges.
Court off target in upholding gun law :: 08/04/2015
Although a federal appeals court last week misfired in upholding Florida’s infamous “Docs vs. Glocks” law, the decision may trigger a needed review by the Supreme Court of government attempts to regulate professional speech.
Does Defending the Right to Privacy Justify Shooting Down a Drone? :: 08/02/2015
Drones are just about everywhere these days, and people are getting nervous. Americans value their privacy, and the idea that anyone with a little disposable cash can buy a camera-equipped flying machine and soar onto other people’s property, recording them in their most intimate and private setting, is understandably upsetting. Some of those who’ve taken exception to these violations have taken matters into their own hands, but so far things have not gone well for them . . .
Clio schools' anti-gun stance based on 'hoplophobia,' not law, father says :: 08/01/2015
CLIO, MI -- Attorneys for a state open carry advocacy group claim that Clio schools do not have the legal authority to ban firearms from its buildings, and the district has turned to "hoplophobia" to support its gun ban.
Judge: Woman justified in killing unarmed man outside Kendall strip club :: 08/01/2015
A Miami woman was justified in fatally shooting an unarmed man during a brawl sparked by on-stage rap taunts at a Kendall strip club, a judge ruled on Friday.
New Law School Courses Explore Nietzsche, Guns and Bible :: 08/01/2015
A trip to a shooting range, a deep dive into Nietzsche and an exploration into what’s ailing American cities. These are among the adventures that law school students can look forward to this fall.
Michigan Officer Shells Out $35,000 For Open Carry Stop :: 07/30/2015
Somehow, I don’t think Flint Township Police will be stopping people who open carry firearms any time soon unless they have a darn good reason.
Courts hand down another pro-gun victory in 'Docs vs Glocks' case :: 07/29/2015
A federal court Tuesday rejected a request for rehearing over Florida’s law prohibiting health care workers from asking about their patient’s firearms, lifting a long-standing injunction.
University Of Cincinnati Officer Indicted For Murder Of Motorist-School Evacuated :: 07/29/2015
We haven’t been following the killing of Sam Dubose, the black motorist who was shot by a University of Cincinnati police officer, as there simply wasn’t a lot of information about it until recently.
Callous Parents Of 17 Y/O Who Shot His Friend Think He Shouldn't Face Charges :: 07/27/2015
Every once in a while I come across a story that frustrates me to the point that I have to put down my laptop and walk away for a bit. The senseless killing of MacKeon ‘Mackey’ Schulte by his friend Seth Culver, and the reaction of Culver’s parents, is one of those instances.
Federal judge rules Pa. third-party candidate requirements unconstitutional :: 07/26/2015
A federal judge ruled Friday that Pennsylvania’s Election Code set an unconstitutionally high bar on third-party political candidates by both requiring them to gather more signatures than Democrats or Republicans — and to defend those signatures’ validity in court.
Justice Department May Investigate Gun Store That Bans Muslims :: 07/24/2015
The Justice Department is reportedly considering launching a civil rights investigation against a Florida gun store owner who wants to ban Muslims from his shop.
Arizona officer 'illegally' enters woman's home, arrests her while she is naked :: 07/21/2015
A woman handcuffed naked by a Chandler, Arizona police officer who entered her home illegally is planning to file a lawsuit against the city.
Video Showing Drone Firing Handgun Raises Legal Questions :: 07/19/2015
Hobbyists tinkering with their firearms is nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s not often that a drone enters the equation. A new video showing a Connecticut teen’s flying handgun has become a viral sensation online, garnering more than 800,000 views — and raising questions about what some legal experts contend is the next frontier in Second Amendment law.
Federal Judge Denies Injunction in Gun Dealer Speech Lawsuit in Spite of Likely First Amendment Violation :: 07/18/2015
July 16, 2015 (SACRAMENTO, CA) – The State of California’s ban on handgun-related speech by licensed gun dealers likely violates their First Amendment speech rights, held a federal judge in Sacramento earlier this morning. The order, issued by District Court Judge Troy L. Nunley, found that the ban is probably unconstitutional, likely doesn’t materially reduce crime, and likely irreparably harms plaintiffs’ First Amendment right to express themselves the way they wish to.
Man sues city of Columbia over weapons ban :: 07/18/2015
A Lexington County man is challenging the City of Columbia in court over a temporary ban on weapons near the South Carolina State House.
Open-carry advocate sues U. of Michigan over gun ban :: 07/18/2015
In this photo taken on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Joshua Wade wears his gun into the Ann Arbor school board meeting at Skyline High School, in Ann Arbor, Mich.(Photo: Nicole Hester/AP)
Opinion by Liberals on Florida Supreme Court is Anti-Self-Defense :: 07/18/2015
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- Judicial activism is alive and flourishing on the Florida Supreme Court, and the victim of this activism is the Second Amendment and our fundamental right of self-defense.
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