Law

Supreme Court Sidesteps Two Major Gun Rights Cases

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2025

SCOTUS declined to hear two key gun rights cases post-*Bruen*, leaving lower court rulings intact and deepening confusion over age limits and carry restrictions across the country.

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Polis Signs Controversial Gun Control Bill—A Blow to Law-Abiding Citizens

By Jacob Paulsen / April 10, 2025

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed SB25-003 into law, imposing permits, training, and background checks for semi-auto firearm purchases—sparking backlash and likely legal challenges.

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South Carolina House Bill 3930: Fighting Back Against Financial Discrimination of the Second Amendment

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2025

South Carolina H.3930 blocks financial tracking of gun purchases via merchant codes, defending Second Amendment rights from backdoor corporate surveillance.

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Federal Bill Proposes Prohibiting The Taxation of Guns and Ammunition

By Jacob Paulsen / April 2, 2025

The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act aims to block states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammo, defending Second Amendment rights from financial barriers.

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Second Amendment Foundation Files Lawsuit Challenging CO’s Excise Tax on Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / April 1, 2025

The first in what I expect to be several legal challenges to laws previously passed and those about to be passed has been filed. The Second Amendment Foundation has a long history of challenging tyrants and those that would attempt to illegally limit our rights.

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Governor Youngkin Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Defends Second Amendment Rights in Virginia

By Jacob Paulsen / March 28, 2025

Governor Youngkin vetoes multiple gun control bills, protecting Virginians’ Second Amendment rights and earning praise from pro-gun advocates.

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Hundreds Rally Against Assault Weapons Ban at Rhode Island State House

By Jacob Paulsen / March 28, 2025

Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters, wearing yellow shirts, gathered outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence to rally against an assault weapons ban. The demonstration featured a speech from the bill’s sponsor, who acknowledged that the measure was overly broad.

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Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Gun Rights Re: Ghost Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / March 28, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. VanDerStok upholds ATF ghost gun rules, expanding federal power and dealing a major blow to Second Amendment rights and gun owners.

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South Dakota: New Law Expands Gun Rights and School Campus Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / March 25, 2025

In a major win for gun rights advocates, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1222 and SB 100 into law, strengthening the right to carry and enhancing…

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By Mitch Goerdt / February 5, 2025

It is no secret that we are big fans of CCW Safe here at ConcealedCarry.com. We choose CCW Safe because we think it is the best product, at the best…

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When Does Citizens Arrest Become Aggravated Assault

By Jacob Paulsen / December 17, 2024

The little things that we do often get us into trouble. While the laws do vary from state to state, and clearly I’m generalizing here, the primary difference between armed citizens and law enforcement is our inability to…

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Pennsylvania Affirms That State Law is Supreme Over Local Laws

By Jacob Paulsen / December 4, 2024

The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ruled on Nov 20, 2024 in a case that we have been monitoring since 2022. To make a long story short, The City of Philadelphia…

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National Concealed Carry Reciprocity – Trump Promises

By Jacob Paulsen / November 20, 2024

Earlier this month in a statement given by President-Elect Donald Trump he restated his commitment to push for and ultimately sign into law national concealed carry reciprocity. This video clip…

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The Status and Styles of Secure Storage Gun Laws

By Jacob Paulsen / June 21, 2024

Last week Governor McKee of Rhode Island signed into law an update to the state’s secure storage gun law. Also this year Colorado updated their secure storage law to extend…

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ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED – Onward to August 5th

By Jacob Paulsen / June 13, 2024

The ATF’s pistol brace rule has been vacated. This doesn’t change the upcoming hearing on August 5th which will address all the pending pistol brace rules.

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