Law

TN Legal Win Lowers The Age For Carrying a Handgun to 18

By Matthew Maruster / January 25, 2023

On Monday a United States District Court judge in Tennessee issued a directive in the case Beeler v Long. The plaintiffs, Blake Beeler, Logan Ogle, and the Firearms Policy Coalition,…

Kommissar J.B. Pritzker Signs Law Banning Commonly Owned Rifles and Magazines

By Matthew Maruster / January 12, 2023

On January 10th, J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 5471. Immediately effective upon signature, HB 5471, among other things, bans commonly owned, civilian sporting rifles like the AR 15, and…

A4769 – NJ’s New Restrictive Gun Law Sure to End up in Court

By Matthew Maruster / December 26, 2022

While families in New Jersey were busy buying matching pajamas for Christmas pictures, the New Jersey Legislature worked on passing gun law. The law, A4769, makes the state’s existing gun…

Ohio Legislature Codifies Preservation of Firearm Rights During an Emergency

By Matthew Maruster / December 19, 2022

Most of us haven’t forgotten how state and federal governments unconstitutionally expanded their powers during the COVID pandemic and outlawed basic freedoms. Among these was the right to gather, move…

Buying Guns as Gifts – Legal Concerns and Best Practices

By Jacob Paulsen / December 1, 2022

Where this is the case, the recipient of the firearm (even in the case of a gift) must obtain a state background check before taking possession of the firearm. Most states however, still have no regulation around the transfer of a firearm between two private parties

NY Gun Law Loses in Court-AGAIN

By Matthew Maruster / November 23, 2022

Yesterday, United States District Court Judge Sinatra granted a temporary injunction against yet another part of New York’s abominable Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). You may not be keeping score,…

Oregonians Vote on Gun Control Initiative, Here’s What Happened

By Matthew Maruster / November 17, 2022

Oregonians voted on a ballot initiative in Oregon that would give more power to the State Government, and make it more difficult for the common man to defend himself. Measure…

Another Reason Avoidance is Best — Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Civil Suit Against Acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse

By Matthew Maruster / November 4, 2022

You would be wrong if you figured Kyle Rittenhouse’s legal battle ended when a court acquitted him of murder and other charges for justifiably shooting 3 men in self defense.…

NY AG Appeals Judge’s Injunction Ruling Against New Gun Laws

By Matthew Maruster / October 11, 2022

Yesterday, New York’s Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal to keep the State’s controversial Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) law in effect while the court determines if aspects of…

Should You Ever Talk to The Police After a Self Defense Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / September 26, 2022

Self defense training and preparedness extend well beyond marksmanship fundamentals and sitting with your back against the wall when you’re in a public restaurant. Even though the probability is low,…

NY to use Social Media Posts to Deny Applicants With Unacceptable Views

By Matthew Maruster / September 12, 2022

We’ve published a few articles on New York’s response to the important U.S. Supreme Court ruling in NY Pistol and Rifle Association v. Bruen. New York’s legislative response since the…

New York’s New Anti-Gun Laws Are a Disaster-Go Live Today

By Matthew Maruster / September 1, 2022

When the United States Supreme Court ruled in New York Pistol and Rifle Association v. Bruen, that subjective governmental means tests placed on a citizen’s right to get a concealed…

North Carolina Concealed Carry Permits Recognized by Nevada

By Matthew Maruster / August 25, 2022

As we often advise our readers, concealed carry license reciprocity often changes. It is always best practice to check and see if the state you’re traveling to or through honors…

Washington State’s ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban Now In Effect

By Matthew Maruster / August 25, 2022

On July 1st, SB5078 became the law of the land in the state named after our first President and general who fought for freedom, Washington State. Here is what you…

NJ Latest State to Pass Gun Control Laws to Counter SCOTUS Ruling

By Matthew Maruster / July 6, 2022

Last month the Supreme Court affirmed that the Second Amendment indeed protects an individual’s right to possess a firearm outside their home. And perhaps more so, the Court’s opinion in…