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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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Independence Day Holiday and The Second Amendment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Ohio Closer Than Ever to Constitutional Carry

In August of this year, we reported That Republican Senator Terry Johnson from Ohio's 14th District, along with co-sponsors Senators Hoagland, Rulli, Huffman, S., Schaffer, Blessing, McColley, Romanchuk, and Lang,…

Montana Permitless Carry on Campus Blocked by Judge

House Bill 102 that the Montana Governor signed into law back in February of 2021 brought permitless carry to the state. But a District Court Judge's ruling has put a…

Who is Attorney Andrew Branca? Does His Opinion Matter?

Attorney Andrew Branca is making waves with his daily analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial. National mainstream media news even are asking that he share his legal opinions on…

Testimony Ends in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial – Verdict Watch with Andrew Branca

When the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca's legal analysis. I want to reiterate – the implications from this case aren't important…

“California Compliant” Handguns, Why Can't You Buy a P365 In California?

NOTE: On Nov 4th, 2023 The P365 was added to the California roster which makes the specifics in this article about that firearm no longer accurate though the general information…

Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Begins – Follow Along with Andrew Branca

Two weeks ago, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca's analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse's self-defense trial. I want to reiterate – this trial isn't important to us 2A…

Understanding 30.06 and 30.07 Signs – Where Can't You Carry Your Gun in Texas

Texas Gun Law: There is no denying it. Gun law can be confusing. Even those who consider themselves experts do as poorly on The Self Defense Gun Law Quiz as…

SAPA-Second Amendment Protection Act Wins 1st Legal Test

Missouri House Bills 85 and 310, known as the Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA), passed out of legislature on May 15, 2021. The Governor signed the final bill on June…

The Colorado Gun Theft Law Goes into Effect, Does it Matter?

A Colorado law created in response to a June 2020 murder went into effect yesterday. The Isabella Joy Thallas Act makes it a crime if someone fails to report any…

Breaking : NC Gov Veto Spoils Pistol Purchase Permit Bill

Yesterday North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 398. Even though the bill passed along party lines with a 27-20 vote, most expected Cooper's veto. Unfortunately, gun owners in…

Is Your Life More Valuable Than A Catalytic Converter?

Catalytic converters contain palladium and rhodium. These metals fetch a pretty penny at recycling centers. For this reason, thieves cut them off vehicles and turn them in for some quick…

S3E11: Gun Law Changes All Across America Right Now

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one federal judge is opening the door for lawsuits against gun manufacturers, while another is ruling that the 21-year-old age requirement for handgun purchases is unconstitutional. Plus other great news, tune in!!