Unmasking the GOSAFE Act: A Dangerous Overreach
The GOSAFE Act: Just Another Piece of Reactionary Legislation Recently the American political landscape witnessed the introduction of a significant and contentious piece of legislation: the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion…
CCW Safe Updates Member Agreement to Remove Unnecessary Restrictions
CCW Safe, on paper in their membership agreement, had a handful of restrictions or perhaps I should call them potential restrictions that they never invoked or utilized.
Taxing Our Gun Rights-CA Gov Newsom Calls 10% tax a “Sin Tax”
California is always at the forefront of the national conversation on gun control, and Governor Gavin Newsom is a prominent figure in pushing for strict regulations. California’s plasticized Governor signed…
Trump’s Glock Fascination: Video Sparks Interest in Gun Law & Indictments
Hey there, fellow firearm enthusiasts! It seems like the news cycle never stops surprising us. One recent buzz is about none other than Donald Trump expressing an interest in owning…
Understanding Gun Violence: Numbers, Context, and Solutions
Gun violence is a subject that permeates American discourse, touching on media, politics, and public concern. Addressing this issue requires a careful examination of the numbers and a comparison to…
Unveiling ATF’s Abuse of Power: Revoking FFL Licenses
Concerns are mounting over the obvious abuse of power by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), particularly in the agency’s assault on Federal Firearm License (FFL) holders.…
What to do With Autocrats Like Michelle Lujan Grisham?
New Mexico Governess Michelle Lujan Grisham did something exceptional last week. By going full autocrat, and claiming she would suspend the Second Amendment while declaring a ‘health emergency,’ the governess…
Monumental Ruling: 18-20 Year Olds Can Purchase Handguns, Judge Rules
The Supreme Court’s ruling in NYSRPA v Bruen continues to reshape America’s gun laws in monumental ways. This recent ruling by a District Court Judge in Virginia addresses an oddity…
NJ to Enact Gun Control Technology that Failed in Maryland
New Jersey’s Attorney General Matthew Platkin explained that soon, all semi-automatic firearms sold in The Garden State will need to be outfitted with a specific gun control technology. This technology,…
64-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Sues Maryland Over Red Flag Law Allegation
If what Donald S. Willey claims in his federal lawsuit is true, the fear that people would use red flag laws to punish and harass someone out of spite, seem…
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