National 2A News

Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Private Property Provision Banning Carry of Firearms
The Second Circuit struck down NY’s ‘vampire rule’ carry ban on private property, but upheld the public parks ban. Circuit split deepens.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of May 11
Florida AG sues Jacksonville, Westchester delays pistol permits a year, DOJ targets racial disparities, Adamiak amicus brief, Minnesota gun control fails.

DOJ Amends Complaint Against D.C.’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban to Include Suppressors
The DOJ Civil Rights Division amended its lawsuit against D.C. to challenge the city’s suppressor ban – the first time DOJ has done so.

Governor Spanberger Signs ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban – DOJ Lawsuit Expected
Virginia Governor Spanberger signed SB 749 banning ‘assault weapons’ and large-capacity magazines. The NRA filed two lawsuits within hours.

Armed Citizen Helps Stop Massachusetts Shooter – Governor Healey Buries the Story
A Marine with a Glock helped stop a mass shooter in Cambridge. Governor Healey thanked the police on social media – and buried the civilian’s role.

As Pressure Mounts in Massachusetts, Residents Encouraged to Attend Firearms Advocacy Conference
Massachusetts gun owners face mounting pressure. CCRKBA’s May 30 New England Firearms Advocacy Conference offers a chance to push back.

DOJ Continues to Fund State-Level Red Flag Programs Under Biden-Era BSCA with $131 Million Yet to Be Awarded
The Trump DOJ is still funneling Biden-era BSCA cash to state red flag programs – with $131 million yet to be awarded this year.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of May 4
Senators target a kid-sized AR-15 maker, MN Senate passes a sweeping gun ban, ATF rolls back NFA red tape, and Brown v. ATF gets an oral argument date.

DOJ Sues Colorado Over Magazine Ban – Dhillon Calls Ban ‘Political Virtue Signaling’
One day after suing Denver, the DOJ filed a second federal lawsuit – this time against Colorado over its 15-round magazine ban.

DOJ’s Dhillon Confirms Legal Strategy, States That AR-15 Ban is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ for Supreme Court
AAG Harmeet Dhillon just confirmed the DOJ is targeting AR-15 cases to force a circuit split, calling the issue ‘low-hanging fruit’ for SCOTUS.

High-Noon Showdown – DOJ Sues Denver Over AR-15 Ban After Mayor’s Dismissive Response
After Mayor Johnston’s ‘hell no’ reply, the DOJ filed suit in federal court today over Denver’s 1989 AR-15 ban.

Gun Rights Groups File Amicus Brief to SCOTUS in Case of Tate Adamiak
SAF and gun rights groups just filed a SCOTUS amicus brief asking the high court to hear Patrick Tate Adamiak’s wrongful conviction case.
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