National 2A News

Pennsylvania FFL Fights for Right to Exist
A Second Amendment lawsuit being played out in Pennsylvania has all the earmarks of the kind of challenge that could make its way to the Supreme Court. The lawsuit paints the story of a liberal, small town bureaucracy attempting to harass, hinder and destroy a family-run business despite state preemption laws.

FPC Challenges New York’s Ban on Body Armor
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sues New York over its absurd body armor ban, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights and leaves citizens defenseless. The lawsuit challenges the state’s authoritarian law, seeking relief for FPC members.

Firearms Policy Coalition Challenges California’s “Sin Tax” on Guns & Ammo
Firearms Policy Coalition, along with other important gun rights groups, filed a lawsuit against California, claiming the state’s new tax on firearms and ammunition is unconstitutional. The suit argues the tax targets Second Amendment rights and warns of potential excessive taxation on other constitutional rights the state may disfavor.

Win! SCOTUS Reverses Lower Court’s Anti-Second Amendment Ruling
The Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit’s anti-Second Amendment decision and remanded Antonyuk v. James for re-hearing, impacting New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The ruling challenges provisions on “good moral character,” interviews, references, and training, reinforcing Second Amendment protections in light of the Rahimi decision.

The Era of Chevron Deference is Over
Today, the US Supreme Court released an opinion with massive, far-reaching consequences that curtails the ability of government agencies to re-interpret law as they see fit. Joe LoPorto breaks it down for us.

Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Offenders: A Landmark 8-1 Decision
The Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision upholding a gun ban for those with domestic violence restraining orders leaves unresolved questions about red flag laws and the limits of Constitutional protections. The ruling’s complex implications are highlighted by contrasting views between the majority and Justice Thomas’s lone dissent.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Bump Stock Ban
In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned the federal bump stock ban, challenging the classification of bump stocks as machine guns. This ruling impacts Second Amendment rights, with a surprising admission from the dissenting justices that could shape future debates on assault weapons.

US District Court Vacates Biden Pistol Brace Ban
A federal judge’s ruling against the ATF’s pistol brace ban could change gun regulation forever. Explore the case details and its impact on the firearms community.

GOA Secures Preliminary Injunction Against ATF’s “Engaged in the Business” Rule
Find out how a recent court ruling protects certain gun owners from new ATF regulations regarding firearm sales. This article delves into the legal battle and a shocking Arkansas raid, emphasizing the importance of supporting gun rights groups.

ATFs Pistol Brace Rule Edges Closer to Supreme Court
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a critical case, SAF v. ATF, challenging the ATF’s controversial pistol brace rule. With potentially 40 million braced AR pistols affected, the outcome could impact gun rights nationwide and may even escalate to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of the NRA on Free Speech
On May 30, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the NRA in NRA v. Vullo, stating that government officials cannot coerce private entities to suppress disfavored views, thus upholding First Amendment protections. The NRA claimed Maria Vullo pressured insurers to sever ties after the 2018 Parkland shooting.

Temporary Restraining Order Issued Against ATF Final Rule
Biden’s weaponized ATF just took a loss in federal court. A temporary restraining order was issued preventing them from enforcing the new and ambiguous “Engaged in the Business” rule. It may be only one battle in a larger war but one of the criteria for issuing a restraining order is “a likelihood of success on the merits.” This is likely a sign of bigger and better things to come.
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