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FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Public Carry Bans
November 21, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief in support of its motion for preliminary injunction against multiple parts of California SB2, which unilaterally declared numerous locations as “sensitive places” where the carry of firearms by licensed, law-abiding Californians is banned.
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FPC Files En Banc Petition in Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Firearm, Magazine Bans
November 20, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging the Illinois “assault weapon” and magazine bans.
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FPC and FPCAF File Summary Judgment Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
November 15, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of their motion for summary judgment in Mock v. Garland, their lawsuit challenging ATF’s pistol brace rule.
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Federal Judge Rules For Plaintiff in FPC-Supported Lawsuit that Challenged Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Conviction
November 14, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge John Milton Younge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted summary judgment for the plaintiff in Williams v. Garland, which challenged the federal Gun Control Act’s lifetime ban on the exercise of Second Amendment rights due to a single misdemeanor conviction for a crime that did not involve violence, physical harm, or a firearm.
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FPC and FPCAF File Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii Public Handgun Carry Bans
November 13, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (and motion requesting permission to file) in support of the plaintiffs in Wolford v. Lopez, which challenges multiple public carry bans enacted by Hawaii in response to the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.
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FPC and FPCAF WIN: Fifth Circuit Vacates ATF’s Unlawful “Frame or Receiver” Rule
November 09, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in their favor, holding that portions of ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule are unlawful in VanDerStok v. Garland.
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FPC WIN: Federal Judge Again Strikes Down California “Assault Weapon” Ban
October 19, 2023
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, once again holding that California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
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FPC Files For Injunction Against New Jersey “Assault Weapon” Ban
October 10, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in its Cheeseman v. Platkin lawsuit, which challenges New Jersey’s unconstitutional ban on so-called “assault weapons.”
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FPC Files New Supreme Court Brief in Prohibited Persons Case
October 05, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi, which challenges the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), the federal law prohibiting firearms possession by those subject to civil protection orders.
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FPC WIN: Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Maryland Public Carry Bans
September 29, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that United States District Court Judge George L. Russell, III has issued a preliminary injunction against Maryland’s ban on firearm carry in locations selling alcohol, private buildings or property without the owner’s consent, and within 1,000 feet of a public demonstration.
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FPC Files New Lawsuit Challenging California “Sensitive Place” Restrictions
September 26, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging multiple parts of California SB2, which unilaterally declares numerous locations as “sensitive places” where California will now ban the carry of firearms by licensed, law-abiding Californians.
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Motion for Summary Judgment Filed in FPC-Supported Lawsuit Challenging Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Conviction
September 25, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment in Williams v. Garland, which challenges the federal Gun Control Act’s lifetime ban on the exercise of Second Amendment rights due to a single misdemeanor conviction for a crime that did not involve violence, physical harm, or a firearm.
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FPC Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Handgun Roster
September 21, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint in its Granata v. Campbell lawsuit, which challenges Massachusetts’ ban on constitutionally protected, modern handguns commonly possessed and used for lawful purposes throughout the United States.
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FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuits Challenging Delaware “Assault Weapon,” Magazine Bans
September 21, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in its Gray v. Jennings and Graham v. Jennings lawsuits, which challenge Delaware’s “assault weapon” and standard capacity magazine bans, respectively.
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FPC Statement on the California Legislature Passing Twelve Gun Control Bills Before Deadline
September 18, 2023
The California Legislature chose to follow other hostile regimes desperate to restrict the rights of the people, flying in the face of the Second Amendment and recent Court decisions, by advancing multiple pieces of anti-rights legislation to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.
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FPC Files Updated Motion in its Fight Against California’s “1-in-30” Firearm Purchase Ban
September 18, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a renewed motion for summary judgment in its Nguyen v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenges California's ban on purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle in a 30-day period.
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FPC WIN: Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining New Mexico Governor’s Total Carry Ban
September 13, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that United States District Court Judge David Urias has issued a temporary restraining order against New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
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FPC Challenges New Mexico Governor’s Total Carry Ban
September 12, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
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FPC Challenges Boston’s Lengthy Gun License Delays in New Lawsuit
September 01, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging gun license delays of six months or more in Boston, Massachusetts.
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FPC Statement on Committee Passage of Newsom’s Anti-2A Amendment Push
August 29, 2023
Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement regarding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “28th Amendment” convention proposal, SJR-7, to deny the fundamental rights of all peaceable Americans passing its first committee hearing
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FPC and FPCAF File Appellate Response Brief Defending Win in Lawsuit Challenging ATF’s “Frame or Receiver” Rule
August 24, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of their response brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in VanDerStok v. Garland, defending their win at the district court in their lawsuit challenging the ATF’s “Frame or Receiver” Rule.
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FPC Files Appellate Response Brief in Lawsuit Challenging New Jersey Restrictions on Bearing Arms
August 22, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its response brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging multiple aspects of the New Jersey gun control law passed to severely restrict the ability of those with carry permits from actually being able to carry their firearms in public.
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FPC and FPCAF File Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
August 18, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a supplemental district court brief in Mock v. Garland, their lawsuit challenging the ATF’s pistol brace rule.
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FPC Files Appellate Response Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota Young Adult Carry Ban
August 16, 2023
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its response brief with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging the Minnesota law prohibiting young adults from receiving a permit to carry firearms in public for self defense.