The Laws

Can I shoot in My Backyard in Florida?

Is shooting on my private property in Florida legal? I have been a firearms instructor for over 10 years. Over that time, I have seen changes to many of our…

Proposed Bill Would Add 1000% Excise Tax On Purchases of Semi Auto Firearms and Magazines

On August 4th, a United States Representative from Verginia, Donald S. Beyer Jr. introduced legislation designed specifically to punish Law Abiding Americans who follow the Constitution. The Representative should be…

Leaked ATF Doc Shows Plan To Enact Universal Background Checks by End of Year

After Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in June of last year, Joe Biden triumphantly signed the bill as making good on a campaign promise to enact tougher…

ATF's Latest Failed End Run Attempt to Curtail Gun Rights Makes America More Volatile

The May 31 deadline to register pistol braces came and went. With more 30-million pistol braces in circulation, the ATF reports that a quarter of a million pistol brace owners…

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…

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