News2A Team
The 9th Circuit on Bearable Arms, Knives, & Hawaii — More Shenanigans
As is often the case in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the court uses legal maneuvers to sidestep issuing or affirming a pro-Second Amendment ruling. Read about the details of Hawaii’s case, which involved butterfly knives and other edged weapons.
FPC Sues ATF Over Prohibition on Gun Sales to Out-of-State Buyers
FPC has filed a lawsuit to challenge the federal prohibition on selling handguns to out-of-state buyers, even though these buyers undergo the same background check they would in their home state. If rifles can be sold to out-of-state buyers, why can’t handguns?
Federal Judge Denies NJ-led Coalition from Meddling in 2A Lawsuit
Today, a coalition of states led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin was swiftly denied its motion to intervene in a case challenging the ATF’s authority to enact firearms-related rules. The denial came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Third Circuit AGAIN Upholds 2A Rights for Pennsylvania Young Adults
For the second time, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of young Americans desiring to carry firearms publicly. Read about the case, brought by SAF, FPC, and three private citizens.
2025 Colorado Weapons Ban Reads Like Disarmament Scheme
Despite failing and falling gun control nationwide, the Colorado legislature seems content to see if they can push through some egregious and oppressive laws that will not affect criminals. The law would ban some of the most common and modern handguns and long guns. Come see what’s in the bill.
2025 Starts Off With…. More Anti-gun Laws!
Anti-gun states across the country are ushering in the New Year with a slew of new restrictive laws aimed at further limiting citizens’ rights to own and carry firearms and how they are stored.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Defends Anti-Gun Laws in Lawsuit
Despite its reputation as a bastion of firearms freedom, Tennessee still has century-old laws on the books that severely restrict 2A rights. Republican Governor Bill Lee is defending these anti-gun statutes, and now he’s facing legal challenges in court. Read on to learn more.
FPC Adds Another Suit Against a ‘Gun-Friendly’ State — Louisiana
While most people regard Louisiana as a 2nd Amendment-friendly state, it refuses to issue concealed carry licenses to non-residents. FPC is holding the state accountable for this 2A infringement through a newly-filed lawsuit.
FPC Sues D.C. Over Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines
This week, Firearms Policy Coalition filed suit against Washington, D.C.’s unconstitutional ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds.
Modern Warriors Showcases Staccato Lineup, Announces Rennovations
Two of the finest businesses in the gun industry put on a wonderful event to showcase the Staccato lineup. Come take a look!
NJ-Led Coalition of 16 States Sue Glock, Seek to Ban Guns in NJ
On Thursday, December 12, NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced his leadership of a 16-state coalition filing suit against Glock for the criminal misuse of their products by others. With Moms Demand Action members in the audience and surely anti-gun police chiefs behind him, the AG repeated today’s most common, yet baseless, and perhaps deceptive, anti-gun rhetoric in the echo chamber.
Supreme Court Declines 2A Case But Chastises Hawaiian Court
The “spirit of Aloha” lives on… for now. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a contentious Hawaii case on interlocutory appeal. However, their refusal was far from silent. In a pointed statement, SCOTUS firmly chastised the Hawaii Supreme Court for its clear and blatantly unconstitutional ruling.
