Law
Retired Law Enforcement Carrying Firearms—An Overview of LEOSA
Are you aware that there is a law called the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) that allows some former law enforcement officers to carry a firearm? The intent is…
A Quick Look at Officer and Prosecutorial Discretion
The recent death of Jordan Neely, and the subsequent charges brought against former United States Marine, Daniel Penny, provide a good example of how the legal system functions. Law enforcement…
New York Sues Mean Arms Over Their AR 15 Magazine Lock
Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued firearm accessory manufacturer Mean Arms. The justification for the lawsuit is hard to understand. However, it makes perfect sense if the…
Prohibiting 18-20 Year Olds From Purchasing Handguns Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Says
On Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division laid out a monumental summary judgement ruling for the plaintiffs in Fraser et…
Nebraska Lawmakers Pass Constitutional Carry Bill, Heads to Gov’s Desk
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill 77 (LB77) with a 33-14 vote. The bill now heads to Governor Pillen’s office for his signature. Pillen, the Republican Governor intends to…
New York & Colorado Red Flag Laws Make Big News This Week
Back in 1999, Connecticut passed the first “red flag” law in the country. A quarter of a century later, red flag laws are on the books in 20 states and…
Texas Man Uses AirTag to Track Down Stolen Truck, Kills Man
Last week, a thief stole a man’s unoccupied truck from his San Antonio home. Unbeknownst to the thief, inside the truck was an Apple AirTag device, which the owner could…
Florida on the Verge of Constitutional Carry
From a legislative standpoint, Florida isn’t as bad as New York or California. However, it isn’t the super, pro-gun state that many believe it is. Until now, Florida could not…
Judge Grants Injunction Against Parts of CA Handgun Roster
Yesterday, Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney granted an injunction for the plaintiffs in court case Boland v. Bonta. The plaintiffs challenge3 requirements in California’s restrictive handgun roster that prohibits Californians’…
Overcoming the Top 4 Reasons People Are Scared to Get a Federal Firearms License (FFL)
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) is the agency that regulates any entity that sells or manufactures a firearm. Those businesses need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to…
White House:Biden Executive Order Brings U.S. “As Close to Universal Background Checks as Possible”
Back in January, a 72-year-old lunatic shot and killed 11 people at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California. Today Biden is in that same California town to announce his…
Gun Free Schools Zone Act is a Big Problem For Permit less Carry
In an article on Ammoland, Lee Williams warns people who carry firearms legally in states that don’t require a permit. His warning is that the Gun Free School Zones Act…
Federal Judge—Law Barring Marijuana Users From Owning Firearm is Unconstitutional
On February 3rd, a Federal Judge dismissed, with prejudice, the charges from a May 2022 arrest of Texas man Jared Harrison in the case, United States v. Jared Michael Harrison.…
Preemption Penalty Provision Legal Victory in Florida
Last month The Florida Supreme Court upheld an element of the state’s firearm preemption law. The court found the court found ‘no merit in Petitioners’ argument,” and its decision is…
Broomfield – Latest to Pass Anti-Gun Legislation in Colorado
On Tuesday, January 10th, the Broomfield City Council passed a number of anti-gun ordinances following a public hearing. Each goes into effect immediately. I drive through Broomfield several times a…
