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FPC Files Opening Brief in Appeal Challenging Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Conviction
June 01, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief in the appeal of Williams v. Garland, which challenges the federal Gun Control Act’s lifetime ban on 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 New 2A Lawsuit to Strike Down Illinois’ Ban on Handgun Carry for Adults Under Age 21
May 27, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit seeking to restore the right of adults under age 21 to carry loaded, operable arms in public for self-defense and other lawful purposes.
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FPC Files Reply Brief in Appeal Challenging Los Angeles County’s Closures of Gun and Ammo Retailers
May 26, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief in the appeal of Martinez v. Villanueva, a case challenging COVID-19-related closures of firearm and ammunition retailers and shooting ranges in Los Angeles County.
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FPC Statement on Texas Legislature’s Passage of “Constitutional Carry” Bill HB 1927
May 24, 2021
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
May 21, 2021
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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FPC Files Second Amendment Lawsuit to Restore the Right to Carry Firearms in Georgia for Adults Under Age 21
May 21, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that FPC Law has filed a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit on behalf of three individual members challenging the State of Georgia’s laws that prevent law-abiding adults under the age of 21 from carrying a loaded firearm in public for self-defense.
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Supreme Court Rules That “Community Caretaking” Exception for Warrantless Searches, Seizures Does Not Apply to Homes
May 17, 2021
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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BREAKING: FPC Condemns Proposed ATF Rule As Unlawful Attack on Right to Keep and Bear Arms
May 07, 2021
Today, the Department of Justice officially released a notice of proposed rulemaking announcing a new ATF rule which would, among other attacks on firearm owners, builders, and dealers, redefine the terms “receiver” and “frame.”
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FPC Completes Briefing in Ninth Circuit Appeal Challenging California’s Age-Based Gun Ban
May 04, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the completion of the supplemental briefing ordered by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Jones v. Bonta, FPC’s Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s age-based ban on firearms purchases by law-abiding adults under the age of 21.
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Federal Judge Allows FPC Lawsuit Against California Handgun Roster Ban to Move Forward
April 27, 2021
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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FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Ventura County Gun Store Closures Caused By COVID-19 Orders
April 26, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in McDougall v. County of Ventura, which challenges the County’s orders that shuttered firearm and ammunition retailers and banned travel to stores in other counties under its COVID-19 orders in 2020.
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Supreme Court Grants Cert Petition in FPC-Supported Case Challenging New York Carry Restrictions
April 26, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the grant of a petition for certiorari (review) in the FPC and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF)-supported right-to-carry case NYSRPA v. Bruen (originally captioned as NYSRPA v. Corlett).
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FPC Files First Appellate Brief in Effort to Intervene in Lawsuit Seeking to Force ATF to Expand Definition of “Firearm”
April 23, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Syracuse v. BATFE, which is a federal lawsuit brought by anti-Second Amendment cities and organizations that seeks to force the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to redefine the term “firearm” to include non-firearm objects, including so-called “80%” objects.
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Judgment Entered in FPC Right-to-Carry Lawsuit Following Settlement with City of Philadelphia
April 23, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Federal District Court Judge Michael M. Baylson has entered judgment in the FPC Second Amendment right-to-carry lawsuit Fetsurka v. Outlaw.
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FPC and FPF Announce Disbursement of Funds Following Class Action Victory By Attorney Joshua Prince
April 23, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced that a disbursement of $60,937.95 was paid to Firearms Policy Foundation following a successful class action victory and settlement agreement.
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FPC Sues Tennessee in New Federal Lawsuit to Restore the Right to Carry Firearms for Adults Under Age 21
April 22, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit on behalf of itself and three individuals, challenging the State of Tennessee’s laws that prevent law-abiding adults under age 21 from carrying a loaded firearm in public for self-defense.
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FPC Files Opening Brief in Challenge to Maryland “Assault Weapons” Ban
April 21, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Bianchi v. Frosh, a federal lawsuit challenging Maryland’s ban on common semi-automatic firearms it classifies as “assault weapons.”
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Daniel Defense Joins FPC Constitution Alliance as Benefactor Member, Supporting Key Pro-Rights Programs
April 21, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Daniel Defense, a premier manufacturer of world-class and constitutionally protected arms, and staunch defender of the natural right to keep and bear arms, has joined FPC’s Constitution Alliance family as a Benefactor Member
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BREAKING: FPC Condemns Leaked Biden ATF Gun Control Plan to Further Infringe on Fundamental Rights
April 20, 2021
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) was made aware of an apparently leaked ATF document, captioned “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,” detailing the Biden administration’s first set of plans to further regulate firearms.
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FPC Statement on Supreme Court’s Action Denying Review of Three Second Amendment Cases
April 19, 2021
Today, the Supreme Court announced its refusal to grant certiorari (review) in three Second Amendment cases, Holloway v. Garland, Folajtar v. Garland, and Flick v. Garland, all challenging the constitutionality of federal lifetime firearm bans that resulted from prior non-violent convictions.
