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FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Handgun Roster, AG Handgun Sales Regulations

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Granata v. Healey, which challenges the Massachusetts Approved Firearms Roster and the Attorney General's Handgun Sales Regulations.

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FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Again Blocks New York “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Ban

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. has issued a preliminary injunction against New York’s ban on guns in “any place of worship or religious observation.”

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The Second Amendment Protects the Right to Firearms Training, FPC Argues in PA Supreme Court Brief

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of an important brief with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Barris v. Stroud Township, which challenges the Township’s restrictions on shooting ranges.

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FPC Files Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Age-Based Firearm Purchase Ban

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a supplemental brief in their Jones v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenges California’s age-based ban on firearms purchases by peaceable adults under the age of 21.

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Parties Dismiss New York City Carry Ban Lawsuit After Policy Changes Made, New York Defeated in Bruen

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that, because of New York’s defeat in NYSRPA v. Bruen, New York City’s subsequent elimination of the city’s “proper cause” requirement, and the acquisition of unrestricted carry permits by all individual plaintiffs, the parties in its Greco v. NYC litigation filed a stipulation to dismiss the case as moot.

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FPC Amends Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Young Adult Carry Ban

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint in Meyer v. Raoul, its case that seeks to restore the right of adults under 21 years of age to carry loaded, operable arms in public for self-defense in Illinois.

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FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Blocks New York’s “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Ban

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. has issued a temporary restraining order against New York’s ban on guns in “any place of worship or religious observation.”

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FPC Statement on New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee’s Contempt for the Supreme Court by Advancing A4769

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to today’s vote on A4769, which is deliberately crafted to defy the United States Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the right to keep and bear arms.

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FPC VICTORY: Judge Issues Injunction Against California Gun Owner Data-Sharing Law

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal has issued a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit challenging California Assembly Bill 173, which requires the state’s Department of Justice to share the personal identifying information of millions of gun and ammunition owners with other parties for non-law-enforcement purposes.

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FPC Files for Injunction Against New York “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Hardaway v. Bruen, its lawsuit challenging New York’s law banning guns in “any place of worship or religious observation.”

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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 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 Tells ATF to Withdraw “Unconstitutional” Firearm Rule

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of the organization’s official comment in opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) Proposed Rule 2021R-05, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.”

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FPC Applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for Signing HB 1927, Enacting “Constitutional Carry” in the Lone Star State

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the FPC-supported H.B. 1927 into law, enacting “constitutional carry” (i.e., permitless carry) in the Lone Star state.

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FPC Statement on Texas Legislature’s Passage of “Constitutional Carry” Bill HB 1927

Today, the Firearms Policy Coalition-supported H.B. 1927 has passed both the Texas House and Senate, sending “constitutional carry” (i.e., permitless carry) legislation to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.

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ALERT: FPC Urges Public to Oppose Dangerous Biden ATF Rule

Today, the Department of Justice published the notice of proposed rulemaking and request for public comment on ATF Rule 2021R-05, entitled “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.”

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Begs For Package of Rights-Trampling Gun Control

Today, in yet another blatant attempt to further infringe upon the right to keep and bear arms, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his latest in a long line of unconstitutional, rights-infringing gun control schemes.

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FPC Responds to Senate Democrats Proposed Federal Ban on Standard Capacity Firearm Magazines

Today, Senate Democrats introduced yet another unconstitutional and outrageous bill attacking the right to keep and bear arms and personal property rights, this one aimed at banning standard capacity firearm ammunition magazines that are commonly possessed and used for lawful purposes by the millions.

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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 Files for Injunction Against New York “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Hardaway v. Bruen, its lawsuit challenging New York’s law banning guns in “any place of worship or religious observation.”

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FPC Files New Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California “Assault Weapon” Ban

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of additional supplemental briefing in its Miller v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenges California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.”

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FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging New York “Sensitive Location” Handgun Carry Ban in Places of Worship

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New York’s law banning guns in “any place of worship or religious observation.”

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FPC Files Appeal in Lawsuit Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Handgun Carry by Young Adults

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed an appeal in Baughcum v. Jackson, its lawsuit challenging Georgia's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.

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Federal Lifetime Gun Ban Unconstitutional for Non-Violent Felons Like Appellant, FPC Argues in 10th Circuit Brief

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of an important brief with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Vincent v. Garland, a case challenging the federal lifetime ban on gun ownership as applied to a non-violent felony conviction.

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FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Nevada’s Expansive Ban on Self-Built Firearms, Parts

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Palmer v. Sisolak, its lawsuit challenging Nevada’s confiscatory ban on all unserialized, self-manufactured firearms as well as all “unfinished frames or receivers.”

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FPC Files For Injunction Against California Discriminatory Fee-Shifting Regime

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Miller v. Bonta (Miller II), its lawsuit challenging the provisions in California SB 1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations and were enacted as retribution for Texas’s SB 8 abortion law.

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FPC Secures Expanded Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging ATF "Frame or Receiver" Rule

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a federal judge has expanded the preliminary injunction in VanDerStok v. Garland, its lawsuit challenging the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule.

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FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging California Discriminatory Fee-Shifting Regime

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new lawsuit challenging the provisions in California SB 1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations and were enacted as retribution for Texas’s SB 8 abortion law.

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FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Blocks Delaware Ban on Self-Built Firearm Possession, Home Manufacturing

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge Maryellen Noreika issued an order enjoining Delaware’s bans on self-manufacturing and possession of home-built firearms in its Rigby v. Jennings lawsuit.

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Firearms Policy Coalition Announces Addition of Attorneys & Constitutional Law Scholars Joseph Greenlee, Adam Kraut, & Matthew Larosiere to Legal Team

“Each of these extraordinary attorneys has a deep commitment to individual liberty, freedom, and first principles. They are already hard at work in many areas of our key programs, including strong research, policy efforts, and legal action. Especially in light of recent demands for gun control, we look forward to their contributions and forming strategic coalitions with other liberty-promoting organizations,” concluded Combs.

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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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#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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Brief filed by FPC is instrumental in obtaining order to proceed in case against government Facebook censorship

Firearms Policy Coalition today issued the following statement in response to summary judgment orders granted in Delbert Sgaggio v. De Young, et al., a case in which FPC filed an important brief to support a challenge to the City of Woodland Park, Colorado police department’s removal of criticisms posted by an individual to its Facebook page and banning the individual from further posting:

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Indiana acknowledges right to bear arms applies to all peaceable adults by enacting 18 and older permitless carry legislation

Today, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the Firearms Policy Coalition-supported House Bill 1296 into law, making it the 24th state to enact permitless carry legislation.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine enacts FPC-supported permitless carry legislation

Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the Firearms Policy Coalition-supported S.B. 215 into law and rightfully defended a truth we’ve known to be self-evident long before our nation’s founding: Government permission slips are not required for the free exercise of the People’s natural right to keep and bear arms.

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FPC Applauds Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Following Enactment of Permitless Carry

Firearms Policy Coalition announced today that Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272, enacting permitless carry in the state.

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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 Applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for Signing HB 1927, Enacting “Constitutional Carry” in the Lone Star State

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the FPC-supported H.B. 1927 into law, enacting “constitutional carry” (i.e., permitless carry) in the Lone Star state.

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Consent Decree Entered in FPC Second Amendment Lawsuit Against Wake County, NC Sheriff

Today, FPC announced the entry of a consent decree, pending approval from Federal District Court Judge Louise Flanagan of the Eastern District of North Carolina, in the FPC lawsuit against Wake County, North Carolina Sheriff Gerald M. Baker that challenged his decision to shut down the county’s firearm permit processing in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BREAKING: FPC Wins “Assault Weapon” Lawsuit in Historic Victory for Second Amendment Rights

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District of California has issued an opinion in Miller v. Bonta (previously Miller v. Becerra), holding that California’s tyrannical ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

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Supreme Court Rules That “Community Caretaking” Exception for Warrantless Searches, Seizures Does Not Apply to Homes

The Supreme Court held today that the so-called “community caretaking” exception to the Fourth Amendment, which allows certain warrantless searches of vehicles, does not extend to the home.

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Federal Judge Allows FPC Lawsuit Against California Handgun Roster Ban to Move Forward

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Southern District of California Federal District Court Judge Dana M. Sabraw denied in part California’s motion to dismiss in FPC’s challenge to the handgun “Roster” ban laws, Renna v. Bonta.

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