Law

Independence Day Holiday and The Second Amendment

By Jacob Paulsen / June 28, 2022

As in years past, as Independence Day, AKA the July 4th holiday draws near, I ponder the founding fathers’ intention when they penned the Bill of Rights. The ever-important document…

New Jersey & California Remove Unconstitutional Requirement From Concealed Carry License Process

By Matthew Maruster / June 27, 2022

Last week, the Supreme Court released two monumental legal opinions. In one, SCOTUS affirmed that words in the Bill of Rights actually mean what they mean. In the other, the…

Let Freedom Ring—SCOTUS Affirms Right to Bear Arms Outside the Home

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2022

The United States Supreme Court released their opinion in the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. To say this 6-3 ruling is significant in the…

Interstate Travel: Understanding Article 926A of FOPA

By Jacob Paulsen / June 8, 2022

If you are traveling through states that otherwise don’t honor your permit(s) then you can either attempt to research and follow that state’s law relative to the transporting and vehicle possession of a firearm or you can just follow the requirements of 926A which you know protect you anywhere.

Assault Rifle Definition Challenges – AR-15s and Why You Can’t Ban Them

By Jacob Paulsen / May 26, 2022

Everyone is talking about banning assault rifles but its far more complicated to do than to say. This article explores the challenges in defining an assault rifle.

I Don’t Carry Because Too Many Places Prohibit Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / May 16, 2022

Some people say that they don’t carry their concealed firearm because there are too many places that prohibit firearms. If you have found that a large number of the places you go prohibit you from bringing your firearm please review these potential suggestions

Indiana Gov. Signs Constitutional Carry Bill – 2A rights Win

By Matthew Maruster / March 22, 2022

Yesterday Indiana Governor Holcomb signed House Bill 1296. The signing means Indiana will become the 24th state with a constitutional carry law. Gov. Holcomb signs HB 1296, Constitutional Carry —…

Ohio Becomes 23rd Constitutional Carry State with DeWine Signing SB215

By Matthew Maruster / March 15, 2022

Yesterday Governor DeWine Signed Ohio Constitutional Carry, Senate Bill 215, and it will become law 90 days from today. Over the last 2 years, the state legislatures across the country…

Alabama – 22nd State to Pass Constitutional Carry

By Matthew Maruster / March 11, 2022

Yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272, making Alabama the 1st governor to sign a constitutional carry bill this year. After signing the bill, she released the following statement:…

Indiana Constitutional Carry HB1296 Awaits Gov Signature

By Matthew Maruster / March 9, 2022

Indiana lawmakers passed HB1296. The bill removes the requirement that a person obtains a permit to carry a handgun in the state. Now Gov. Eric Holcomb must decide to sign…

Ohio Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Senate and House, Waits for Gov Signature

By Matthew Maruster / March 3, 2022

Ohio gun-owners are poised to join the ranks of 21 other states that have some form of constitutional or permitless carry law. So we’re close, but there is still work…

OH no! Warrant Issued After Concealed Carry Gun Seen in a Photo

By Matthew Maruster / February 24, 2022

Hilliard, Ohio – For one man, what started as a night of cheering, ended in police issuing a felony warrant for a gun crime. Last Saturday night, a state wrestling…

Mayor Admits Gun Confiscation the Purpose of New Gun Laws

By Matthew Maruster / February 9, 2022

On January 27th, we notified you of a law passed by the San Jose City Council, requiring gun owners to carry insurance and pay a yearly tax. You can read…

9th Circuit Rules COVID Lockdowns of Gun Stores, Unconstitutional

By Matthew Maruster / January 24, 2022

Last week, a Federal Appeals Court in the 9th circuit ruled in favor of freedom and the Second Amendment. McDougall V. County of Ventura — In the case of McDougall…

Court Pauses CA ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban – Case Headed to SCOTUS

By Matthew Maruster / December 23, 2021

The seemingly never-ending saga of California’s “high-capacity” magazine ban took another twist this week. The December 20th ruling didn’t decide the fate of the California law, but we are closer…