The Idaho and Montana attorneys general are leading a 26-state coalition against Hawaii’s public carry ban. All 26 Republican-led states are signed onto an amicus brief in the Wolford v. Lopez case out of the Ninth Circuit. Because the Second Circuit came to a different conclusion than the Ninth Circuit, the attorneys general are asking… Continue reading Idaho and Montana Spearhead 26-State Challenge to Hawaii’s Gun Carry Ban
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Veterans’ Firearm Rights Under Fire—Lawmakers Take Action
Veterans’ gun rights have been a target for years, especially those veterans who have someone acting as an appointed fiduciary. Many veterans are afraid to ensure their personal health and safety are taken care of because they fear the Department of Veterans Affairs will turn over their information to the NICS system, and they will… Continue reading Veterans’ Firearm Rights Under Fire—Lawmakers Take Action
Shocking! Hawaii Democrats Help Kill Gun Control Bill
In a shocking move, Democrat lawmakers in Hawaii killed Senate Bill 401, a major gun control bill. Hawaii is one of the most liberal states in the country. Banning guns is just what they love to do. However, several Democrats crossed party lines to help Republicans defeat the bill, which would have banned many commonly… Continue reading Shocking! Hawaii Democrats Help Kill Gun Control Bill
California Wants Background Checks for…Barrels
California is seeking to become the first state to implement barrel background checks. No, that’s not a typo. California is now pushing Senate Bill 704 to prevent criminals from obtaining a chunk of metal. The barrel isn’t a firearm, obviously. It’s a paperweight by itself. Gun owners have warned for decades that the end game… Continue reading California Wants Background Checks for…Barrels
Gun Policy Experts Gather in Salt Lake City for Annual Conference
The Second Amendment Foundation’s Gun Rights Policy Conference will be held from September 26th through the 28th in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s conference marks the 40th anniversary of the event. Gun activists and attorneys from around the country attend this annual event, which is being held for the first time in Salt Lake… Continue reading Gun Policy Experts Gather in Salt Lake City for Annual Conference
Hawaii “Assault Weapons Ban” Heads for Final Floor Vote
The deep blue state of Hawaii is moving quickly to try to ban shotguns and rifles the state is falsely labeling “assault weapons.” Senate Bill 401 is expected to be put to a floor vote sometime this week. Hawaii already has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. Hawaii Governor Josh Green… Continue reading Hawaii “Assault Weapons Ban” Heads for Final Floor Vote
Red States are Passing this Gun Control Measure
Alabama Republicans are the latest red state to pass a ban on so-called “Glock switches.” While federal law already bans the devices that gun grabbers say make Glocks automatic weapons, some states are doing their own state laws prohibiting the devices. Alabama became the 26th state to outlaw the devices. The Senate vote was 28-0,… Continue reading Red States are Passing this Gun Control Measure
Iowa Lowers Handgun Carrying Age to 18 Under New Bill Signed by Governor
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed HF-924 into law. The bill lowers the age limit for Iowa gun owners to purchase and carry a firearm to 18. Iowa’s new law will not take effect until July 1. Approximately 30 states have an age limit of 18 for carrying a handgun, though some states may require… Continue reading Iowa Lowers Handgun Carrying Age to 18 Under New Bill Signed by Governor
8th Circuit Overturning of Young Adult Carry Ban Will Stand!
In a bit of good news for gun owners coming out of the courts for once, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Cert in the Worth v. Harrington case! This means that the 8th Circuit’s overturning of Minnesota’s ban on 18 to 20-year-olds carrying a firearm will remain! Minnesota is one of the worst blue… Continue reading 8th Circuit Overturning of Young Adult Carry Ban Will Stand!
U.S. Supreme Court Sides 7 to 2 with Gun Grabbers on “Ghost Guns”
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Biden-era gun control regulating firearm-parts kits, or what the gun grabbers love to call “ghost guns.” Firearm kits have been around for a long time. During the Biden administration, the government pushed to have firearm parts-kits regulated and infringed upon because of their false belief that gun control would… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Sides 7 to 2 with Gun Grabbers on “Ghost Guns”
DOJ Reconsiders Suppressor Classification After Public Criticism
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice sent a letter to the 5th Circuit stating it agreed that the Second Amendment did not cover suppressors. Gun owners, gun tubers, and gun groups across the country, Gun Owners of America in particular, who broke the news, criticized the DOJ for their letter. Ironically, the U.S. code… Continue reading DOJ Reconsiders Suppressor Classification After Public Criticism
Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays
The Department of Justice is investigating the long waiting times for concealed carry permits by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. According to Trump’s DOJ, there is concern that the county is violating Second Amendment rights, and this effort appears to be part of Pam Bondi’s Second Amendment task force. The DOJ says the county… Continue reading Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays