Joe LoPorto
Joseph LoPorto is a passionate grassroots activist, freelance writer, and speaker. Joe is a State Director at NRA-ILA, covering Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. LoPorto serves as the 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.
An Essay on the Recent Third Circuit Opinion in the Matter of Koons/Siegel v. Platkin
CCRKBA 2025 Grassroots Activist of the Year, Joe LoPorto, breaks down the recent Koons/Siegel v. Platkin opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Did Glock Betray Gun Owners?
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.
Court Judgement Against New Jersey FFL Could Require Background Check for ‘Any Gun-Related Product’
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
