News2A Team
4th Circuit Court of Appeals: AR-15 Ill-Suited To Self Defense
With oral arguments having been heard over a year ago, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit completely disregards established precedent. The court has ruled that “assault weapons” like the AR-15 fall outside the Second Amendment’s protection. Such willful disregard makes this case a great candidate to be heard by SCOTUS during the 2024-2025 term.
How Many Gun Owners Are There In the United States?
Nobody knows exactly how many gun owners there in the US. However, thorough research from various sources gives us a great indication that gets us close. It’s no secret that gun ownership is on the rise at a rapid pace. Come see what those numbers look like.
US District Court for District of NJ Issues Tortured Opinion on AR & Mag Ban
Today, just-retired federal Judge Peter Sheridan issued a terrible ruling regarding three consolidated cases challenging New Jersey’s ban on so-called “large capacity magazines” and “assault weapons.” In his opinion, he gave a disingenuous nod to Bruen and Heller before completely disregarding both and allowing interest balancing to infect his ruling, in defiance of SCOTUS precedent.
District Court Strikes Down Pennsylvania Carry Ban
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania struck down an unconstitutional law requiring a permit for open carry in a vehicle to be considered lawful. Suarez v. Paris challenged numerous aspects of the state’s Uniform Firearms Act. Some elements were struck and some elements upheld.
Judge Rules in Favor of Forced Reset Triggers – Warns Against “Tyrannical Executives”
Drawing upon precedent in numerous other concurrent Second Amendment cases, yesterday the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas enjoined the ATF’s redefinition of Forced Reset Triggers as “machine guns.”
Chicago Withdraws Then Re-Files Lawsuit Against Glock
All within a day, the City of Chicago withdrew and then re-filed its lawsuit against popular firearms manufacturer, Glock. In the lawsuit, they attempt to hold Glock accountable for the actions of criminals despite no wrongdoing on the part of the manufacturer.
Third Circuit Upholds DE Assault Weapons Ban… But There’s a Catch
This past Monday, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Delaware’s 2022 “assault weapons” ban. Is this potentially good for the 2nd Amendment in the long run?
8th Circuit Restores Concealed Carry Rights for Young Adults in MN
FPC, SAF, and the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus bring yet another victory in the US Court of Appeals. Young adults in Minnesota have had their rights to an armed self-defense restored.
Pennsylvania FFL Fights for Right to Exist
A Second Amendment lawsuit being played out in Pennsylvania has all the earmarks of the kind of challenge that could make its way to the Supreme Court. The lawsuit paints the story of a liberal, small town bureaucracy attempting to harass, hinder and destroy a family-run business despite state preemption laws.
Is New Jersey Profiting Off Second Amendment Rights?
Coming as a surprise to nobody, New Jersey is brazenly flouting long-established law regarding the taxing of a right guaranteed by the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. As New Jersey gun owners, we are all-too-familiar with the State’s non-stop onslaught of attacks on the 2nd Amendment and those who cherish it. We’ve done the math for you. Come take a look at how the numbers shake out.
FPC Challenges New York’s Ban on Body Armor
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sues New York over its absurd body armor ban, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights and leaves citizens defenseless. The lawsuit challenges the state’s authoritarian law, seeking relief for FPC members.
Firearms Policy Coalition Challenges California’s “Sin Tax” on Guns & Ammo
Firearms Policy Coalition, along with other important gun rights groups, filed a lawsuit against California, claiming the state’s new tax on firearms and ammunition is unconstitutional. The suit argues the tax targets Second Amendment rights and warns of potential excessive taxation on other constitutional rights the state may disfavor.
