Did Glock Betray Gun Owners?
Joe LoPorto August 29, 2025
Did Glock betray gun owners? Read on to learn why that question is being asked, what Glock has done, and possible reasons as to why they may have done it.
Joe LoPorto
Joseph LoPorto is a passionate grassroots activist, freelance writer, and speaker. LoPorto serves as a Director of Government Affairs of the Civil Liberties Policy Research Center of New Jersey, a state-level think tank. He is also the Director of Legal Operations of the New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate, a 501(c)(4) Second Amendment organization that funds impact litigation (please consider supporting our work!). LoPorto is a life member of the Second Amendment Foundation and a member of the Federalist Society. LoPorto can be reached HERE.
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Court Judgement Against New Jersey FFL Could Require Background Check for ‘Any Gun-Related Product’
Joe LoPorto July 25, 2025
New Jersey-based gun shop, Butch’s Gun World, just reached a settlement with the NJ Attorney General even though they committed no crime and violated no law. The terms of the settlement have the potential to become compulsory for other gun shops throughout the state, lest they be sued for otherwise lawful behavior.
OpEd: Trenton’s Defense of Gun Control Relies Heavily Upon (More) Racism
Joe LoPorto June 24, 2025
It’s no secret that New Jersey’s legislature, attorney general, and governor are completely opposed to the subjects keeping or bearing arms. They continue to expose their inherent racism in their defense of existing and proposed gun control laws in the Garden State.
Gun Control Bills Advance in Trenton
Joe LoPorto June 18, 2025
A package of eight gun control bills, seven of which passed the Assembly in March, is set for a vote in the New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee on June 19. In a state known for strict gun laws, these bills could advance to the full Senate, with some potentially reaching the governor’s desk if approved without amendments.
Cert Denied in Snope and Ocean State Tactical: Percolation to Blame?
Joe LoPorto June 2, 2025
A surprise to many, today the United States Supreme Court denied granting certiorari in both Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island and Snope v. Brown. What does this mean, what’s next, and what other important cases are out there right now?
NJFOS 2025 New Jersey Primary Voter Guide
Joe LoPorto May 2, 2025
The New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate has released their comprehensive guide on where New Jersey political candidates stand in relation to the Second Amendment. Grades are based on actual voting records, campaign rhetoric, and other relevant factors.
New Jersey Governor Murphy Quietly Imposes Sin Tax on Guns and Ammo
Joe LoPorto April 17, 2025
The state of New Jersey and it’s anti-gun governor, Phil Murphy, have already made it somewhat financially prohibitive to exercise Second Amendment rights in the state. It’s potentially about to get worse.
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is Moving to the House Floor
Joe LoPorto March 28, 2025
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) has passed the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and is moving to the House floor, marking a significant step after over a decade of attempts across six Congressional sessions. With a tight GOP majority in the House and key votes from New Jersey and New York Republicans in play, grassroots efforts by gun owners in these states could determine the bill’s fate in 2025. If successful, it would represent one of the most notable federal expansions of gun rights in U.S. history.
New Jersey Proposes to Make NJ a Machine Gun Sanctuary State While Putting Lawful Gun Owners at Risk of Wrongful Prosecution
Joe LoPorto February 21, 2025
News2A contributor, Joe LoPorto, was in Trenton this week to testify in opposition to a package of new and unnecessary anti-gun bills introduced this session. Ironically, one of the bills involving possession of so-called “machine gun conversion devices” comes with a surprisingly light penalty in comparison with the rest of New Jersey’s gun laws. Read on to hear his take.
NSSF Moves to Reopen Its Lawsuit Against the New Jersey Attorney General
Joe LoPorto February 7, 2025
In response to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s use of the state’s “nuisance law” to challenge businesses involved in lawful commerce through frivolous lawsuits, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has re-opened its legal challenge against the state. The case was initially dismissed for lack of standing on the grounds that there was no immediate threat of the law being enforced.
What Scott Presler Can Teach Us About Elections
Joe LoPorto January 28, 2025
Scott Presler has proven to the voting public that we effect change. He now vows to do to New Jersey what he did to Pennsylvania. Flipping NJ red seems to be very much within our grasp.
Koons and Siegel Update: The Dominoes Are Falling and the End of the Road at the Third Circuit Is Likely in Sight
Joe LoPorto January 6, 2025
The Koons/Siegel v. Platkin case has been at the Third Circuit since mid-2023. Now in 2025, this appeal only concerns the preliminary injunction, not the case’s merits. This injunction temporarily halts parts of New Jersey’s anti-gun laws. With recent Supreme Court decisions, legal experts anticipate a resolution might be near. Is there an end in sight?
