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President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting the Second Amendment
On Friday, February 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order created to protect the Second Amendment. The purpose of the order is to seek out infringements within the federal government and do away with them. Read on to see what the President has planned.
Federal Court Decision Takes Another Swing at Ban on Machinegun Possession
In a decision that’s likely to cause the heads of gun grabbers to melt, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi issued a truly Constitutional ruling. Machineguns are indeed protected by the Second Amendment.
Fifth Circuit Appeals Court Protects 2A rights of Adults Under 21
On January 30th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling in Reese v. ATF, allowing 18-to-20-year-olds in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to legally purchase handguns. This decision declares the federal age restriction on handgun purchases for this age group as unconstitutional, aligning with recent Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.
2A Victory Opens Window for California Non-Resident Carry Permits
In a legal victory for gun rights, a court ruling compels California to issue concealed carry permits to non-residents. The lawsuit was filed by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of California, and the Second Amendment Foundation.
The 9th Circuit on Bearable Arms, Knives, & Hawaii — More Shenanigans
As is often the case in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the court uses legal maneuvers to sidestep issuing or affirming a pro-Second Amendment ruling. Read about the details of Hawaii’s case, which involved butterfly knives and other edged weapons.
FPC Sues ATF Over Prohibition on Gun Sales to Out-of-State Buyers
FPC has filed a lawsuit to challenge the federal prohibition on selling handguns to out-of-state buyers, even though these buyers undergo the same background check they would in their home state. If rifles can be sold to out-of-state buyers, why can’t handguns?
Federal Judge Denies NJ-led Coalition from Meddling in 2A Lawsuit
Today, a coalition of states led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin was swiftly denied its motion to intervene in a case challenging the ATF’s authority to enact firearms-related rules. The denial came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Third Circuit AGAIN Upholds 2A Rights for Pennsylvania Young Adults
For the second time, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of young Americans desiring to carry firearms publicly. Read about the case, brought by SAF, FPC, and three private citizens.
2025 Colorado Weapons Ban Reads Like Disarmament Scheme
Despite failing and falling gun control nationwide, the Colorado legislature seems content to see if they can push through some egregious and oppressive laws that will not affect criminals. The law would ban some of the most common and modern handguns and long guns. Come see what’s in the bill.
FPC Tells Massachusetts AG ‘Bring It On!’
Massachusetts is one of the few states with a so-called “approved firearms roster.” There’s no Constitutional basis for this “legal to sell” list of firearms. What’s worse, in Massachusetts, only handguns are classified as “firearms,” leaving long guns like rifles and shotguns in a separate category. Does this mean they can’t be sold in the state? The Firearm Policy Coalition (FPC) is challenging these restrictions head-on.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Defends Anti-Gun Laws in Lawsuit
Despite its reputation as a bastion of firearms freedom, Tennessee still has century-old laws on the books that severely restrict 2A rights. Republican Governor Bill Lee is defending these anti-gun statutes, and now he’s facing legal challenges in court. Read on to learn more.
FPC Adds Another Suit Against a ‘Gun-Friendly’ State — Louisiana
While most people regard Louisiana as a 2nd Amendment-friendly state, it refuses to issue concealed carry licenses to non-residents. FPC is holding the state accountable for this 2A infringement through a newly-filed lawsuit.
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