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BREAKING: FPC Law Wins Two Ninth Circuit Cases Challenging Los Angeles, Ventura COVID Closures

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced two important victories at the Ninth Circuit today in cases challenging COVID order closures of firearm and ammunition retailers in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

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FPC Brief Argues Federal Law Banning Non-Violent Criminals From Firearms is Unconstitutional

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an important brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in the case of Bryan Range v. Att’y General of the U.S.

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FPC Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Maryland “Assault Weapons” Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking the United States Supreme Court to strike down Maryland’s unconstitutional ban on so-called “assault weapons” in a petition filed today.

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The Constitution Protects Self-Made Arms, Argues New Scholarly Article

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today a timely new scholarly article on the Second Amendment right to self-manufacture arms, including firearms.

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FPC Files Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Illinois’ FOID Card Requirement

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed an important brief with the Illinois Supreme Court in support of Vivian Brown, a lifelong peaceable citizen who has been criminalized for exercising her Second Amendment rights because she did not possess a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card.

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FPC 2A Legal Update - 12/1/21

In this FPC legal update, we have updates from cases involving Hawaii's stun gun ban and a background check denial in Florida.

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FPC Responds to Misguided Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding California’s Magazine Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has issued the following statement in response to today’s misguided Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Duncan v. Bonta:

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FPC Sues Texas to Strike Down Ban on Handgun Carry for Adults Under 21 Years of Age

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today filed a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas seeking to restore the right to carry arms in public for adults under 21 years of age.

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Andrews v. McCraw: FPC 2A Challenge to TX Carry Ban on 18-20 Year Old Adults

Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Texas' ban on the right to bear arms as to law-abiding young adults.

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FPC’s Statement on Supreme Court Arguments in Major Second Amendment Case Challenging New York’s “May-Issue” Handgun Carry Scheme

The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the case of NYSRPA v. Bruen, a lawsuit challenging New York’s “proper cause” requirement and “may-issue” scheme for the issuance of licenses to carry firearms in public.

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FPC Statement on House Passage of Gun Control Bills

The members who supported these bills—who are made of the same despicable fabric as the tyrants that led to our nation’s great revolt—voted against the People, our Constitution, and the very freedoms that made the United States a beacon of liberty.

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FPC Statement on President Biden’s Renewed Promise of Gun Control

The Biden Administration’s promise to enact “gun law reforms” is nothing less than calling for further tyranny and paternalism cloaked in the false promise of so-called “public safety.” FPC remains firm in its belief that laws which threaten the rights, liberty, and property of the People are immoral, should be abolished, and must be fiercely opposed by all Americans who value liberty and the Republic.

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Joe Biden Wants to Disarm Teachers and Waste Millions of Taxpayer Dollars on “Gun Violence” Research

According to his gun control plan, President-Elect Joe Biden “supports barring states from using federal dollars to arm or train educators to discharge firearms”, because America “should be passing rational gun laws, not requiring educators who already have too much on their plates to also protect the safety of their students.”

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Joe Biden Wants to Force People to Convert to “Smart Guns”

According to Joe Biden’s gun control plan, “we have the technology to allow only authorized users to fire a gun.”

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Joe Biden Wants to Create a Task Force to Target Gun Owners

President-Elect Biden’s gun plan says that he “will convene a national Task Force with federal agencies, state leaders, advocates, law enforcement, and technology experts to study rampant online sexual harassment, stalking, and threats, including revenge porn and deepfakes — and the connection between this harassment, mass shootings, extremism and violence against women.”

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Joe Biden Wants to Take Aim at Firearm Companies in Court

President-Elect Joe Biden wants to “hold gun manufacturers accountable” by repealing a 2005 law called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: FPC Fought Hard for Your Rights in 2020! Here's How:

From hard-fought lawsuits to heavy hitters joining the team, 2020 has been a busy year at Firearms Policy Coalition! Since we know the importance of studying history before planning your future, we’ve compiled an impressive list of the lawsuits, briefs, motions, and other actions taken to fortify our army and advance your constitutional rights this past year.

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Joe Biden Wants to Pull the Plug on Online Firearms and Gun Accessories

In addition to instituting a ban on the sale of assault weapons and “high-capacity” magazines, Joe Biden “will enact legislation to prohibit all online sales of firearms, ammunition, kits, and gun parts.”

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Joe Biden Wants to Push States to Require Gun Licensing & Pass Red Flag Laws

According to his gun control plan, Joe Biden intends to use federal funds to “incentivize” states and local governments to “require individuals to obtain a license prior to purchasing a gun.”

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How Joe Biden’s Nomination of California’s Attorney General to HHS Secretary Will Affect Your Rights

Earlier this month, Joe Biden announced his cabinet pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services: current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

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Insanity Rules in California - It’s the Only Explanation

Just a few weeks ago we said we believed the California Department of Justice (DOJ) was insane for attempting to file the same assault weapons regulations they’d already filed twice, and which had been rejected by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) just a month prior. They simply changed the date and filed them, hoping for a different result.

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FPC Vows Legal Action After California Office of Administrative Law Approves Dept. of Justice Assault Weapons Regulations

By approving these awful and unlawful regulations, the Office of Administrative Law and Department of Justice have collaborated, and perhaps conspired, to grossly exceed the statutory authority vested in the laws in order to advance their anti-gun agenda.

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CA DOJ: The Embodiment of Insanity

Last week, DOJ filed a third “set” of assault weapons regulations with the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL), but they’re essentially the same regulations with a different implementation date.

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Firearms Policy Coalition Obtains New California DOJ “Bullet-Button Assault Weapons” Regulations Through FPC’s Regulatory Watch Program

“FPC’s Regulatory Watch program has once again proved its value in ensuring that the State of California does not advance its gun control agenda behind closed doors,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “Without this program, countless gun-owning Californians would be in the dark about their future.”

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The Thorn in CA DOJ's Side

Most recently, DOJ was months late in submitting proposed regulations concerning new ammunition vendors and licenses. Then, when they did file them, they didn’t properly notify interested parties or load the regulatory documents on the Attorney General’s web page so the public could inspect them.

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CA DOJ Issues New Ammo Regulation Notice & Postpones Hearing, Correcting Errors Discussed in FPC Demand Letter

“In order for citizens and interested groups to be given an opportunity to advocate for their rights and policy preferences, the DOJ must follow the law,” said Craig DeLuz, a lobbyist and spokesperson for the Firearms Policy Coalition. “We are here to make sure they do.”

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California DOJ Finally Issues Proposed Regulations for Ammunition Vendor Licensing, Only Months Late

“DOJ knew last year that these required regulations had a hard deadline so that businesses could begin applying for ammunition vendor licenses on July 1 of this year. There is no excuse for them being this late.”

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California DOJ Sued for Hiding “Assault Weapon” Regulations, Violating California Constitution and Public Records Act

“When the Department of Justice denied us access to their submitted regulations and told me that they were not available for public inspection, I was outraged and insulted,” said Craig DeLuz, FPC’s California lobbyist and a spokesperson for the organizations. “Those who claim to enforce the law should be expected to follow it.”

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Now What?!? 5 Things You Need to Know About the Bullet Button Assault Weapons Ban Regulations

Here are 5 things that all California gun owners (and gun-owning visitors) need to know following this latest development.

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Regulatory Law - The Silent Freedom Killer

Once the regulation is filed and effective, it is law, having the same effect as if it were written in the legislature and signed by the governor.

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10 years after Heller, the battle for 2A freedom rages on

Ten years ago today, the landmark Supreme Court decision of District of Columbia v. Heller was a stunning victory for freedom and originalism, in more than one way.

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CA Legislative Update: Bill seeks to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace

A bill passed the California Assembly Public Safety Committee this week that seeks to ban the sale of firearms and ammunition at the Cow Palace, effectively putting an end to gun shows at the famous venue.

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CA Legislative Update: Anti-gun bills flip houses, inch closer to passage

A number of anti-gun bills recently flipped houses in the California State Legislature, and are now a step closer to passing following hearings in their respective committees.

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Anti-gun Congressional candidate pepper sprays himself in campaign ad

The leftists know no bounds in their gun control endeavors. Levi Tillemann, a Congressional candidate for Colorado, recently released a campaign ad that appeared more satirical than political. At first, it appeared to be run-of-the-mill, leftist propaganda intent on pushing anti-gun policies using sensationalism and misleading information. Then, something unexpected happened.

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Student dispels gun control myths with comprehensive essay

Not all students fall victim to the political machine known as public education. Some have the capacity to ask questions and draw conclusions independently of the professors and their leftist agendas. One in particular, Clayton Vickers, went against the grain and penned an impressive defense of AR-15 rifles.

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FPC Scores Double-Barreled Victory for the Second Amendment in California

In a one-two punch, Firearms Policy Coalition has again knocked the gun grabbers to the mat. This week, FPC is happy to announce it has officially defeated two more gun control measures!

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Anti-Gun Republican to Succeed CA Democrat Senator in Recall Election

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. That’s how millions of law-abiding gun owners are sure to feel after they learn who will replace CA Senator Josh Newman (D-District 29).

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A Guide for Pro-2A Students

The primary purpose of public education was made secondary as political agendas were held in higher regard than the success of students. Moreover, American taxpayers are funding this breeding ground for dependents of the government and opponents of freedom. FPC and FPF have developed a resistance to such a disastrous political machine, and this guide explains the plans of action.

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URGENT: 2A Bills To Be Heard in CA Assembly Committee Tomorrow!

The Second Amendment is under continual fire in California. We must work together to preserve our existing freedoms and regain those that we have already lost.

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Even More Billionaires Come Out to Disarm You!

This time, CEOs from Twitter and Uber are calling for even stricter gun control laws in California when quite literally the only thing that could have prevented this shooting was making YouTube NOT a gun-free zone. But now, in their twisted logic, they want to essentially make the REST of the nation a gun-free zone.

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FPC Statement on Indiana’s Permitless Carry Legislation

In advance of the Indiana Senate holding committee hearings this week on House Bill 1077, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement.

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FPC Statement on Gavin Newsom’s Newest Attack on Gun Owners

Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference to boast about the State’s latest attacks on fundamental human rights.

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FPC: YouTube Should Protect Speech, Not Placate Politicians

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to the February 14, 2022 letter from Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Edward Markey (D-MA) to YouTube’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki, demanding that it remove lawful content from its platform.

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FPC Brief Argues Removal of Comments on Government Facebook Page Violated First Amendment Rights

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a motion seeking leave to file a proposed amicus brief with the ​​United States Court for the District of Colorado in the case of Delbert Sgaggio v. De Young, et al., a case where the magistrate judge recently concluded that Sgaggio’s criticism of City of Woodland Park, Colorado government employees was “obscene” and therefore unprotected by the First Amendment.

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FPC Victory: PA Appellate Court Rules Philadelphia “Lost or Stolen” Ordinance is Unlawful

In another Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) legal victory, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled on appeal that Philadelphia’s ordinance requiring the reporting of “lost or stolen” firearms violates State law.

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FPC: Biden Administration Shamefully Continues Using Tragedy to Attack Second Amendment Rights

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s continued push for unconstitutional legislation and policies on the fourth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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FPC: Credit Card Companies Should Reject Attack on 2A Rights by Failing Los Angeles DA, George Gascón

Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s letters sent to credit card companies asking them to stop processing payments for select firearm parts:

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Firearms Policy Coalition Legal Scholar Recognized for Notable Research Achievement

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is pleased to announce that Joseph Greenlee, FPC’s director of constitutional studies and a frequent counsel of record on the organization’s amicus briefings, was recognized by SSRN as being in the “top 10 percent of all-time downloads” among the global network’s more than 700,000 research authors.

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FPC Statement on President Biden’s Latest Attack on Gun Rights

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s latest attack on Second Amendment rights:

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Firearms Policy Coalition Statement on California SB 906

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released the following statement in response to California State Sen. Anthony Portantino’s outrageous proposal to intrude into the private lives of law-abiding citizens.

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FPC: Federal Lifetime Gun Ban is Unconstitutional, Argue Second Amendment Groups in Court Brief that Traces History Back to A.D. 602

“The Supreme Court has made clear that in evaluating a Second Amendment challenge, a court must interpret the Amendment’s text in light of the history and tradition of the founding era,” explained Greenlee.

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Gun Owners, Rights Organizations Sue California, Attorney General Becerra in New Federal Lawsuit Over State’s Age-Based Ban on Firearm Purchases

A new federal lawsuit was filed in federal district court in San Diego today. The case challenges on Second Amendment grounds the State of California’s discriminatory age-based general ban on firearm purchases by legal, law-abiding adults over the age of 18 but under the age of 21.

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Federal Judge Rules Against DOJ, Orders California “Assault Weapon” Due Process Lawsuit to Go Forward

“We are pleased that the judge recognized that our clients, and potentially many others, have a claim based on the DOJ’s systemic failures,” said lead counsel, George M. Lee. “We look forward to proving that the DOJ’s administrators were deliberately indifferent to the plight of law-abiding gun owners who were simply trying to comply with the law.”

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LEGAL UPDATE: Cato Institute, FPC File Brief in 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Bump-Stock Ban Challenge

“As anyone who’s seen School House Rock can tell you, only Congress can write new laws,” the brief’s authors, Ilya Shapiro, Josh Blackman, and Matthew Larosiere explained. “Never to let something like a written constitution get in their way, the [Trump] administration tried to make new law by ‘reinterpreting’ an existing law: the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA)...”

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Cato, FPC File Brief in 9th Circuit Appeal on Tax Law Conviction for Machine-Gun Charge

“Several years ago, Nick Bronsozian was charged with possession of an unregistered machinegun under a tax law statute. The provision in question, 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d), says that in order to have a machinegun registered, a tax must be paid on it,” explained amicus brief authors Ilya Shaprio and Matthew Larosiere at Cato’s eponymous Cato at Liberty blog, “[The Defendant-Appellant Mr.] Bronsozian didn’t pay his tax. Case closed. That’s what the government argued anyway, but the situation is more complicated than that.”

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LEGAL UPDATE: Cato Institute, FPC Urge Appeals Court to Strike Down Trump Bump-Stock Ban

Today, the Cato Institute and Firearms Policy Coalition announced their filing of an important amicus brief in the appeal of Aposhian v. Barr, a case challenging the federal bump-stock ban, at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. The brief may be viewed at www.firearmspolicy.org/legal and https://www.cato.org/blog/again-pointing-out-executive-power-abuses-new-bump-stock-ban.

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BREAKING: FPC, FPF Join Challenge to Colorado Gun Magazine Ban, File Colorado Supreme Court Brief

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an important brief before the Colorado Supreme Court in Sternberg v. Colorado, a case challenging the State’s ban on so-called “large-capacity” firearm magazines. The brief may be viewed at www.firearmspolicy.org/legal.

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BREAKING: FPC, FPF Announce Expedited Appeal in Bumpstock Ban Cases

Attorneys for FPC and FPF filed opening briefs with the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the ongoing bumpstock ban lawsuits. Copies of the briefs and other filings are available at BumpStockCase.com.

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BREAKING: After Threat of Prosecution, Free Speech Advocates Seek Restraining Order Against New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

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FPC Firmly Opposed to Federal Gun Control Legislation, Including “Red Flag” Laws, “Universal Background Checks”

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) responded to announcements of several pieces of federal gun control legislation that would further infringe on the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms and other constitutional rights.

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#WEARORANGE SHOCKER! Yet Another Gun Grabber Gets Federally Indicted

Two things you can count on in this world; Corrine Brown getting in trouble with the feds and Corrine Brown trying to take your guns away.

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Another Anti-Gun Legislator In Trouble With The Law

The L.A. County Assemblyman shortly found himself stripped of his committee assignments after news of the restraining order broke.

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BREAKING: Even More Anti-Gun Politicians Heading To Prison

Los Angeles County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka will be #WearingOrange behind bars

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Sac Bee: Ex-California Senator Ron Calderon To Plead Guilty To Mail Fraud

In exchange, the U.S. attorney will seek no more than a five-year, 10-month prison sentence for the 58-year-old Montebello Democrat, according to an agreement filed Monday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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LA Times: Ex-State Sen. Leland Yee Gets 5 Years in Prison in Corruption Case

Yee admitted in a plea deal that he was part of a racketeering conspiracy that involved exchanging official acts for money, conspiring to traffic in weapons and money laundering. Specifically, Lee promised an undercover FBI agent favors in return for campaign contributions.

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SFGate.com: Ex-Sen. Leland Yee may be Headed for a Plea Deal

Former state Sen. Leland Yee, who until now has denied charges of political corruption, money laundering and racketeering, is scheduled to change his plea in federal court Wednesday.

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FPC Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Vote to Advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett

“As we recently explained, the American people need and deserve a strong Supreme Court majority that will do what the Constitution’s text and liberty compel,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “The Senate Judiciary Committee did the right thing by voting to advance Judge Barrett to a full Senate vote. We continue to urge the Senate to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court without delay.”

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BREAKING: Ventura County Caves in Face of Injunction Hearing, Re-Opens Firearm and Ammunition Retailers

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FAST FACTS: CALIFORNIA AMMUNITION LAW INJUNCTION

On April 23, 2020, the Honorable Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez issued an order granting a preliminary injunction in a case, Rhode v. Becerra, that challenges California’s ammunition laws as they were passed in Proposition 63 (2016) and Senate Bill 1235 (2016), and chaptered into the statutes pursuant to various chaptering instructions.

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BREAKING: Injunction Issued Against Massachusetts, Gov. Baker Order Closing Gun Stores

BOSTON (May 7, 2020) ­— Today, United States District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock issued an injunction against bans on the operation of firearm and ammunition retailers imposed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and others.

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Wake County, NC Gun Stores and Ranges Stay Open Following SAF, FPC Demand

FPC and SAF thank County leaders and Mr. Warren for immediately communicating with our counsel and revising their policies to ensure that firearm retailers can stay open and serve North Carolinians who seek to exercise their rights.

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BREAKING: New Braunfels, Texas Reverses Gun Store Closure Order After FPC Letter

This point was made, in no uncertain terms, in the letter sent to Mayor Casteel, when Kraut wrote that “FPC is prepared to bring legal action against you and those acting in concert with you to enforce” a policy that would limit the ability of the people of New Braunfels to acquire, keep, and bear arms.

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BREAKING: PA Gov. Wolf Adds Firearm Retailers to List of Approved Businesses Following Emergency FPC Legal Action

Another illegal Emergency Order closing gun shops has been reversed. PA Gov. Wolf adds firearm retailers to list of Approved Businesses following emergency FPC legal action.

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BREAKING: FPC, FPF Secure Preliminary Injunction Against Pennsylvania State Police ‘Partially Manufactured Receivers’ Policy Following Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s December 2019 “Legal Opinion”, Mandate

“Today’s order protects people from a dangerously vague interpretation of the law. As the Court pointed out, a law is void on its face if it is so vague that a person of common intelligence must guess as to its meaning."

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VICTORY: CA Gun & Ammo Tax DEFEATED!

This is a HUGE win for CA gun owners, as the legislation would have imposed an additional tax on the purchase of semiautomatic firearms and ammunition.

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BREAKING: Court Blocks Pittsburgh, PA Gun Control Scheme in Lawsuit Brought by FPC, FPF, FOAC, and 3 Gun Owners

Another illegal law struck down.

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