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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 · 6h ago

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

Urging SCOTUS To Reject AR-15 Bans, the Trump Administration Explains Why They Are Unconstitutional

The case hinges on the distinction between "unusual" weapons and arms in common use for lawful purposes.

Reason · Sep 9

A SCOTUS Petition Argues That the Second Amendment Requires Carry-Permit Reciprocity

Meanwhile, the top court of Massachusetts considers whether the state can deny carry permits to applicants who are deemed "unsuitable."

Reason · Sep 8

Second Amendment Roundup: 1st Volley of Briefs Filed in Viramontes

AR-15 ban issue attracts filing of 45 amicus briefs in Supreme Court.

Reason · Sep 8

Third Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Ban on Nonimmigrant Aliens' Gun Possession

Some excerpts from U.S. v. Aleman-Lozano, decided yesterday by Third Circuit Judge Patty Shwartz, joined by Judges Theodore McKee: Aleman-Lozano… The post Third Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Ban on Nonimmigrant Aliens' Gun Possession appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 2

Second Amendment Doesn't Protect Machineguns, Doesn't Preclude Registration Requirement for Silencers

From Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, joined by Judges Felipe Restrepo and Cindy Chung, in yesterday's U.S. v. Berger: Gun… The post Second Amendment Doesn't Protect Machineguns, Doesn't Preclude Registration Requirement for Silencers appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 2

No Second Amendment Right to Carry Gun on Your Government Job

From Tyson-Phipps v. Rubio, decided yesterday by Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein (S.D.N.Y.): [The Complaint] alleges that defendant's decision to discipline… The post No Second Amendment Right to Carry Gun on Your Government Job appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 1

The 8th Circuit Lets the Government Retroactively Repair Unconstitutional Gun Cases Against Pot Smokers

A SCOTUS petition argues that the practice, which allows a judicial finding of dangerousness based on a preponderance of the evidence, violates the Fifth Amendment.

Reason · Aug 31