Maine takes on gun debate after deadly Lewiston mass shooting Lawmakers are looking into revising the state’s ‘yellow flag’ laws, but may face resistance in the strongly pro-Second Amendment state The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
A new California law restricts carrying guns in public — testing the Second Amendment Gun owners in California can no longer carry firearms into a range of locations deemed "sensitive spaces." It is already facing all kinds of hurdles in the courts. WEKU · Jan 4, 2024
The major tests US gun control activists face in 2024 Gun safety groups say they remain undaunted as they plan to push for more change – but they will still face steep hurdles in a crucial election year The Guardian - US · Jan 2, 2024
Federal judges block California gun ban, Second Amendment prevails! Federal judges halt California's plan to ban firearms in public places, citing Second Amendment violations. An appeal is expected. Stay tuned for updates! Top News · Dec 21, 2023
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Parliament proceedings | GST regime brought down prices, says Nirmala as Rajya Sabha returns two taxation Bills The Rajya Sabha considered and returned two Bills — the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill and the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Second Amendment Roundup: Second Circuit Opines on New York's Gun Restrictions Some provisions remain enjoined, but the decision on “sensitive places” is problematic. Reason · Dec 18, 2023
2nd Circuit Rejects New York's Default Rule Against Guns in Businesses The court upheld several other location-specific gun bans, along with the state's "good moral character" requirement for a carry permit. Reason · Dec 13, 2023
Second Amendment Roundup: Concessions by the Government in the Rahimi Oral Argument Misdemeanants don’t fall within the “not law-abiding” category. Reason · Nov 28, 2023
The 4th Circuit Says Maryland's Handgun Licensing Law Is Unconstitutional Before buying a handgun, residents had to obtain a "qualification license," which could take up to 30 days. Reason · Nov 22, 2023
Second Amendment Roundup: Judge Ho 2.0 If the government must “square corners” to protect illegal aliens and convicted criminals, Constitutional protections for Americans deserve consistent application. Reason · Nov 22, 2023
Voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, judge rules An Oregon judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
A Reversal in Rahimi Will Be Tougher to Write Than Critics Admit Courts are "not insensitive to domestic violence" but are "sensitive to the constitutional rights of the accused." Reason · Nov 21, 2023
He Lost His Gun Rights Because of a Misdemeanor DUI Conviction. That Was Unconstitutional, a Judge Says. The case highlights the broad reach of a federal law that bans firearm possession by people with nonviolent criminal records. Reason · Nov 15, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case about whether domestic violence suspects can be banned from having guns The high court heard arguments in the case brought by Zackey Rahimi, who went on a shooting spree after being placed under a domestic violence protective order. Rahimi argues that his constitutional right to bear arms was violated.
WEKU · Nov 7, 2023 Supreme Court to decide if gun bans for domestic abusers are constitutional If the federal law falls, so would similar laws in most states, and other important gun laws.
Reason · Nov 2, 2023 Second Amendment Roundup: A miscellany of errors in Justice Department's Rahimi reply The Government’s reply brief contains a host of mistakes, some quite elementary.
Reason · Nov 2, 2023 A Montana Case Tests the Constitutionality of the Gun-Free School Zones Act The law makes it a felony to possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, which covers the sidewalk in front of Gabriel Metcalf's house.
Reason · Nov 1, 2023 Supreme Court Roundup: Not all History is Created Equal Bruen directs the proper approach to historical analogue laws in Rahimi.
Reason · Oct 31, 2023 The Solicitor General's response to my amicus brief in Rahimi Only one federal firearms prohibitor does not require any specfic finding of fact
Reason · Oct 31, 2023 Second Amendment Roundup: "Do as I Say, Not as You Ruled" Merrick Garland tells Supreme Court to apply his new, vague test, not Bruen decision.
Reason · Oct 30, 2023 It's Hard To See How the 9th Circuit Can Manage To Uphold California's 'Assault Weapon' Ban The appeals court is reviewing an injunction by a judge who concluded that the law is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's Second Amendment precedents.
Reason · Oct 29, 2023 Second Amendment Roundup: NYC's "Good Moral Character" Requirement Void An official may not deny the right to possess a firearm based on subjective criteria.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 In the Kentucky governor's race, the gun policy debate is both personal and political Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was struck by tragedy when one of his closest friends died in a mass shooting
Reason · Oct 20, 2023 Illinois Appellate Court Upholds 90-Day Waiting Period for Concealed Carry Permit + $150 Fee The Supreme Court in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen (2022) held that the Second Amendment secures a right to carry guns in public places for self-defense, but added: To be clear, nothing in our analysis should be interpreted to suggest the unconstitutionality of the 43 States' "shall-issue"…