National 2A News
A New Trend in America? Virginia Sheriff Lowers Concealed Carry Permit Fee by 70%
Wythe County, Virginia, Sheriff Anthony Cline has just done what numerous towns in New Jersey have started doing. That is, supporting the rights of the citizenry by removing unconstitutional and punitive taxes on permits to carry a firearm in public for self defense.
Ninth Circuit Revives Challenge Against Los Angeles Over Concealed Carry Arrests
Los Angeles, which, before the Bruen ruling, was essentially a no-issue zone when it came to carry permits, is once again being challenged over the arrests of citizens who would’ve otherwise qualified to exercise their Second Amendment right.
Sixth Circuit: Machineguns Are Arms Under 2A; But Restrictions Are Constitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit finds that machineguns are considered to be arms under the Second Amendment but somehow finds a way to mention Bruen and other important precedent but still squirm its way into stating that restrictions on this type of arm are OK.
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Firearms Manufactured By Individuals Do Not Require a Serial Number
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that privately made firearms, also known as “ghost guns,” don’t need serial numbers under state law unless required by federal law. In Minnesota v. Vagle, the Court overturned a conviction, clarifying that only federal mandates apply.
Guam Becomes First U.S. Territory to Legalize Suppressors
The U.S. territory of Guam has become the first to legalize suppressors for firearms.
District Judge Upholds Rhode Island’s Subjective “Need-based” Permitting Scheme in Violation of Bruen
In what might be the most outward defiance the U.S. Supreme Court to date, another activist judge defies the Bruen ruling with barely a modicum of lip service.
Historic Lawsuit Filed Against the ATF and Justice Department Challenging the 1934 National Firearms Act
With taxes on suppressors and short-barreled rifles now removed from the National Firearms Act, the NFA seems ripe for a challenge as to its constitutionality. In what could potentially become a huge win for the Second Amendment, some of the biggest gun-rights groups have banded together to challenge it, with a joint lawsuit.
Fourth Circuit Appeals Court Rules Hospitalization for Mental Illness Enough to Prohibit Firearms Possession
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, has ruled on the constitutionality of firearms prohibition for those who have been committed to a mental institution.
Governor Pritzker Disarms Illinois Residents In Their Homes
Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker, just signed an ineffective and likely unconstitutional bill into law.
Justice Department Tries to Dismiss Case Challenging ATF Abuses of FFLs
The Department of Justice under Pam Bondi has been a mixed bag. This latest move by the DOJ does not favor the Second Amendment or the firearms industry.
Litigious New Jersey AG Sues Texas Company for Selling Bump Stocks Online
New Jersey’s Attorney General, Matthew Platkin, is suing a Texas-based company for not doing “enough” to warn NJ-based buyers that bump stocks are not legal in the Garden State.
Ninth Circuit Appeals Court Strikes Down California’s Ammo Background Check
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just struck down California’s unconstitutional “background check for ammo” scheme.
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