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This Week In Gun Rights: June 20, 2020
Matt Gaetz and the gun community call out ATF for possible brace ban. Federal judge strikes down Jackson, MS open carry ban. Grandma takes Northam to court in her first challenge to Virginia’s new gun laws. Information request yields documentation of Bloomberg’s exploitation of Sandy Hook. Are Chicago police no longer responding to shootings? Safety or security? Florida gun shop bans the wearing of masks.
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FPC Statement on Possible ATF Action to Ban More Legal Products
And so, today, we remind the ATF and President Trump that they, too, are accountable for whatever actions they take regarding further bans. And neither we, nor the voters, will forget.
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This Week In Gun Rights: June 13, 2020
Floyd family files request for United Nations to disarm the police; Federal court orders Connecticut to resume firearms licensing; Maryland County school district considers dismantling school resource officer program; New York politicians want doctors to decide whether or not you can have a gun; Wild, Wild Washington: Seattle warlord and Spokane militia guarding downtown businesses; Can’t stop the signal, eh?
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This Week In Gun Rights: June 6, 2020 FL Supreme Court, CA cops and the “Boog Bois”, Seattle gun tax failed.
Florida Supreme Court puts brakes assault weapons ban initiative, California police stirring fear of “Boog Bois”, Buffalo Bills’ Jake Fromm: Only “Elite White People” Should Own Guns, Dangerous past of Biden’s potential gun-grabbing running mate, Biden thinks police should shoot suspects in the leg, Chicago Mayor says don’t use your gun, call police instead, Cities in Florida under hardcore gun restrictions,Seattle gun tax is generally unsuccessful at generating revenue, Canadian politician considers legal action against gun ban.
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This Week In Gun Rights: May 30, 2020 - Moms wear orange, rifleman stops a mass shooting, gun control laws and suicide, the Big Igloo, the ATF, and Maine.
Why are Moms wearing orange next week? Anti-Gun Organizations can’t properly vett supporters or candidates; Rifleman stops mass shooting - protecting unarmed police; Gun control laws don’t reduce the suicide rate; Who’s afraid of the Big Igloo? Apparently it’s the ATF; Trump-nominated would-be ATF Director pulled over anti-2A concerns; Did Maine spy on its gun owners? Whistleblower says yes.
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California Gun Control Advancing to the Assembly Appropriations Committee June 02.
Succeeding in their endeavor to prove they're "non-essential", the California Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety by approving more gun control.
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Sen. Blumenthal's “Ghost Gun” Bill Would Enact Staggering New Firearms Parts Regulations
Purchasing regulated gun parts would generally require face-to-face transactions and background checks, subject these items to new age restrictions, mandate FFLs to sell "firearm precursor parts" and new storage and handling requirements for sellers. As with ammunition, online purchases and importation from other states would generally be prohibited.
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This Week In Gun Rights: Pennsylvania, New York, California, Louisiana, The Second Circuit, the ATF, and more!
Meltdown after new pro-gun bill in Pennsylvania, Five anti-gun bills advance in CA, Odd Second Circuit ruling on serial numbers, New Zealand and New York see a surge in gun crimes, homicides, Louisiana is advancing new pro-gun bills, ATF 4473 Changes.
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Ban Enforcement of Red Flag Laws with SB1081
Oklahoma legislators passed a bill to ban the enforcement of Red Flag Laws, should should a federal RFL be implemented by Congress. SB1081 by Senator Nathan Dahm passed the House by a 77-14 vote and the Senate by 34-9.
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This Week In Gun Rights: May 16, 2020
Media and politicians push federal ghost gun ban, Ventura County, CA caves ahead of hearing, Bernie blows it: Republicans take another bite out of Fourth Amendment protections, Federal Appeals Court overrules order halting California ammo restrictions, Michigan legislative commission backs off of making a gun ban decision.
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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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24 State Attorneys General petition Congress to deny your Due Process rights
24 State Attorneys General have made an attempt to bolster Congressional efforts to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act through legislation, pandemic or not. Under the guise of protecting women, Congress has repeatedly tried to hide the true nature of what the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWRA/VAWA) would actually do.
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This Week In Gun Rights: May 09, 2020
Injunction SECURED in gun shop closure suit. With NYSRPA off the Supreme Court docket, what could be the next 2A case? Injunction denied in Georgia carry case. With sales up, Republican Senators are trying to meddle with NICS. Texas sheriff faces calls to resign. Pandemic has some Americans hunting for food. Michigan considering banning guns in state capitol. New Mexico Governor urges Sheriffs to enforce gun laws.
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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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This Week In Gun Rights: May 02, 2020
Illinois may have just criminalized carrying firearms during the coronavirus pandemic. The internet wants Mr. Hi-Point to sell parts kits. Gun sales soar on Rona Bucks Day. Canadian officials advancing gun ban agenda. Supreme Court declares 2A case moot. Mississippi mayor misses the mark, banning open carry during corona crisis.
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This Week In Gun Rights: Apr 25, 2020
Judge Blocks California Ammo Restriction Law - and the 9th Circuit retaliated quickly, California extends Red Flag orders, defying due process AND logic, Want to buy a gun in D.C.? Proceed directly to Metro P.D., ATF goes fishing for FFL violations, Canada’s spree murderer was prohibited.
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This Week In Gun Rights: Apr 18, 2020
Thanks to the ATF, you can now buy handguns with your hamburgers? Federal judge buys stupid “ARs are machineguns” argument. 50% of Attorneys General confirm that they don’t know how the internet works. Northam advances gun control agenda through the state legislature.
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BREAKING: New Right-to-Carry Case Filed; Second Amendment Advocates Seek Injunction Against Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Public Safety Commissioner Gary Vowell, Cherokee County, and Probate Judge Keith Wood
New right-to-carry lawsuit brought by Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation seeks an injunction against State of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Safety Commissioner Gary Vowell, Cherokee County, and Cherokee County Probate Judge Keith Wood. The case filings can be accessed from FPC’s website, FPCLegal.org.
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BREAKING: California Attorney General Becerra Served With Pre-litigation Demand Over Unlawful Regulation Delaying Gun, Ammo Purchases
SACRAMENTO (April 15, 2020) — Yesterday, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) attorney and Director of Legal Policy, Matthew Larosiere, served California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, the Department of Justice, and DOJ Bureau of Firearms Chief, Brent Orick, with a pre-litigation demand letter over an unlawful regulation delaying gun and ammunition transfers. The pre-litigation demand can be accessed from FPC’s website, FPCLegal.org.
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This Week In Gun Rights: Apr 11, 2020
Teachers Lose Right to Self-Defense Courtesy of Bloomberg Gun Control Group, California Can’t Keep Criminals from Keeping Guns, Brady PAC Targeting 2020 Texas Elections, SCOTUS Strikes Blow to Fourth Amendment. Again. San Francisco board of supervisors panicked over “panic buying.”
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BREAKING: Restraining Order, Injunction Sought Against Bay Area Counties, Government Officials Over Stay-Home Orders Banning Gun, Ammunition Sales
SAN FRANCISCO (April 10, 2020) — Today, attorneys for Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), California Gun Rights Foundation (CGF), California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL), National Rifle Association of America (NRA), and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed an amended complaint and request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Bay Area governments and officials that forced firearm retailers to close amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of the court documents can be found online at www.firearmspolicy.org/altman.
