News2A Team
New Jersey AG Uses ‘Public Nuisance’ Law to Sue Two FFLs Over Lawful Ammo Sales
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office Director Ravi Ramanathan announced today that they are suing two NJ firearms retailers over lawful ammunition sales. The lawsuits invoke the state’s new “public nuisance” law, designed as a workaround to the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Judge McGlynn Overturns Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ and Magazine Ban
Illinois’ attempt to ban semi-automatic weapons and their magazines is struck down by a federal court, marking a significant victory for gun rights supporters nationwide.
Appeals Court Wrongly Suppresses Firearms Ownership for Young Adults
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has overturned a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, ruling that young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 are prohibited from purchasing firearms.
Trump Wins Presidency, Pro-Gun Candidates Sweep Races
A historic and unprecedented victory for freedom, security, and likely the Second Amendment: Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th President of these great United States. In a clear sign that Americans are fed up with the failed policies and rights suppression of the left, pro-2A candidates swept races nationwide.
Appeals Court Decides Mass Shootings A Reason to Ban Magazines
The DC Court of Appeals recognized that so-called “extra-large capacity magazines”—in this case, those holding 17 rounds—are indeed covered by the Second Amendment. However, the court applied inconsistent reasoning, citing criminal misuse and mass shootings as justifications for prohibiting vetted, law-abiding citizens from owning them.
FPC Challenges Texas Ban on Carrying Firearms in Public Locations
Most people see Texas as the ultimate land of firearms liberty—and in many ways, it is. However, what many don’t realize is that Texas has certain location-based carry restrictions, some of which are even stricter than those in less gun-friendly states. This lawsuit specifically challenges bans on carrying firearms in bars, racetracks, and at sporting events.
NJ Gun Rights Group Sues State to Stop Red Flag Law Abuse
New Jersey sets the lowest standard of any state when it comes to issuing Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Orders (TERPOs), commonly known as Red Flag laws. The state’s latest victim is an innocent man who lawfully defended himself against an aggressive driver. Learn about the state’s actions to strip him of his firearms, charge him with serious crimes, and the lawsuit he filed in response.
The Levites, 1643, and Today – Church Security Through the Ages
Across the nation, churches have too often been the site of mass shootings. In some cases, armed church security and parishioners have managed to stop these horrific attackers, though tragically, lives are often still lost. Read about a News2A co-founder who joined his church security team, embarking on a weekend of tactical and spiritual training, accompanied by a look into the history behind it.
Second Circuit Appeals Court Ignores SCOTUS on 2A Ruling
What should a court do when the U.S. Supreme Court sends a case back and says it was decided incorrectly? If you’re a judge on the Second Circuit, you ignore it and issue the same ruling as before. Read on to learn more about Antonyuk v. Nigrelli.
Government Divides, Yet Americans Unite
In times of hardship and suffering, the absence of a competent or willing government often reveals the best in Americans. Though forces may be working to divide us, we are far more united than the ruling class would have us believe. There may still be hope for us yet.
Judge Rules that 2A Rights Still Exist in New York Public Housing
A problem in many states nationwide, the Cortland Housing Authority in NY, thought they can ban firearms possession on its property, and in turn violate the 2nd Amendment rights of its residents. Read on to see what the judge said and how he ruled.
Hold My Guns® Pushes Back Against Involuntary Association with Federally Funded Gun Control Program ‘Pause to Protect’
Hold My Guns®, the pioneer in voluntary out-of-home firearm storage, has set the standard for this service now widely offered at FFLs across the nation. However, a new initiative, Pause to Protect, has falsely implied a connection with Hold My Guns®. Find out why Hold My Guns® firmly rejects any association with this program and has no interest in being promoted by it.
