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Defending Its AR-15 Ban, Cook County Urges SCOTUS To Ignore the Rifle's Popularity

Even if AR-15s are covered by the Second Amendment, the county's brief says, that doesn't mean Americans have a right to own them.

Reason · Oct 22

Switchblade Ban Violates Second Amendment, Fifth Circuit Holds

From Knife Rights, Inc. v. Blanche, decided yesterday by Fifth Circuit Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, joined by Judges Don Willett… The post Switchblade Ban Violates Second Amendment, Fifth Circuit Holds appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 22

Body Armor Ban Struck Down by N.Y. Federal Court

From today's decision by Judge John Sinatra (W.D.N.Y.) in Heeter v. James: New York enacted a first-of-its-kind law prohibiting law-abiding residents-who… The post Body Armor Ban Struck Down by N.Y. Federal Court appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 21

Second Amendment Rights Not Forfeited by Past Drunk Driving Conviction

From yesterday's Third Circuit en banc opinion in Williams v. Attorney General, written by Judge Paul Matey (and citing, among… The post Second Amendment Rights Not Forfeited by Past Drunk Driving Conviction appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 14

A SCOTUS Petition Argues That Pot Growers, Like Pot Smokers, Cannot Be Categorically Disarmed

The case involves a federal law that criminalizes gun possession by people convicted of nonviolent felonies.

Reason · Oct 5

Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Footnote 9 Not a Carve-Out from Text and History

Judge R. Nelson’s dissent from 9th Circuit’s Yukutake decision thoroughly analyzes footnote 9.

Reason · Sep 30

Jake Paul Calls for an 'Updated Constitution' as He Questions Whether Modern Gun Rights Still Deter Government

During a Pentagon visit with Logan Paul, Jake Paul called for an updated Constitution and questioned whether the Second Amendment remains effective against advanced military technology.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Restriction on Handgun Sales to Out-of-State Residents Violates Second Amendment

So held Elite Precision Customs L.L.C. v. BATFE, decided today by Fifth Circuit Judge Jerry Smith, joined by Kurt Engelhardt;… The post Restriction on Handgun Sales to Out-of-State Residents Violates Second Amendment appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 18

Second Amendment Roundup: 5th Circuit En Banc to Rehear Felon Gun Ban Cases

Two cases raise Commerce Clause and Second Amendment issues.

Reason · Sep 18

Critics of AR-15 Bans Urge SCOTUS To Reject the 7th Circuit's Distinction Between Civilian and Military Arms

Given the Second Amendment's history, several briefs argue, a gun's suitability for militia service suggests Americans have a right to possess it.

Reason · Sep 10