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The Ban on Gun Ownership by Unlawful Users of Controlled Substances—Such as Marijuana—is Unconstitutional, Argues FPC and FPCAF in Fifth Circuit Brief
“While the Founders were concerned about the excessive use of intoxicants, they never addressed that concern by eliminating someone’s Second Amendment rights based solely on their use of an intoxicant,” said FPCAF’s Director of Constitutional Studies, Joseph Greenlee.
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FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuits Challenging Delaware “Assault Weapon,” Magazine Bans
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening 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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The Declaration of Independence — and What It Really Claimed
It has become a tradition for us to read aloud the Declaration of Independence on July 4th to put our celebration into a proper historical, philosophical, and emotional context. As law professor Josh Blackman correctly notes, “while you are enjoying your hotdogs and fireworks, praise the Declaration, which even today retains legal vitality.”
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The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
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FPC AND FPCAF WIN: Federal Judge Vacates ATF’s Unlawful “Frame or Receiver” Rule
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that a federal judge has granted summary judgment for the plaintiffs in VanDerStok v. Garland, vacating the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule and preventing the federal government from enforcing it.
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FPC Statement on Upcoming Appellate Oral Arguments in Multiple Second Amendment Lawsuits
“Our tireless pursuit in defense of the People’s natural and Second Amendment protected rights is perfectly demonstrated this week, where we have three different cases covering three distinct issues being argued in three separate Circuit Courts,” said Cody J. Wisniewski, FPC Action Foundation’s Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation.
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FPC Celebrates First Year of Post-Bruen Legal Wins
“The FPC Lawsuit Printer has been on overdrive since before the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision,” said FPC Vice President of Communications Richard Thomson. “Now we’re seeing FPC Law’s sweat equity pay off in spades with numerous high profile, first-of-their-kind victories across the nation. We are proud to be doing this critical work for the People and we will continue to be the driving force behind this monumental effort to restore fundamental rights throughout the country.”
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FPC Completes Appellate Injunction Briefing in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
FPC and FPCAF have specifically requested an injunction that will extend to all individuals, not just Plaintiffs and their members and customers: “The public has no interest in the unlawful enforcement of [ATF’s] rule and the irreparable harms that accompany it. This Court should thus reverse the district court and enter a nationwide preliminary injunction to prevent these harms.”
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FPC Files Appellate Response Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Firearm, Magazine Bans
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a Seventh Circuit response brief in its lawsuit that secured a preliminary injunction against the Illinois “Protect Illinois Communities Act” (“PICA”).
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FPC Files Appellate Response Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Handgun Roster
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a Ninth Circuit response brief in its lawsuit that secured a preliminary injunction against most of the California Unsafe Handgun Act (“UHA”).
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FPC Statement on California Governor’s Proposal to Export Authoritarianism Nationwide
Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement regarding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “28th Amendment” convention proposal to deny the fundamental rights of all peaceable Americans
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FPC Statement on Connecticut Governor Signing HB 6667
Governor Lamont and his legislative co-conspirators need to be reminded that the fundamental right to keep and bear arms falls outside the purview of their offices. They are simply not in a position to so casually dispose of those rights that are naturally intrinsic to the People.
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FPC and FPCAF Statement on Third Circuit’s Restoration of Gun Rights Following Non-Violent Conviction
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) made the following statement regarding today’s Opinion in the en banc Third Circuit case Range v. Garland
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California Agrees to Pay Plaintiffs’ Legal Fees After Losing Lawsuit that Challenged its Discriminatory Firearm Lawsuit Fee-Shifting Regime
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge Roger Benitez has approved a $556,957.66 stipulation for attorneys’ fees stemming from its lawsuit that successfully challenged the fee-shifting provision in California SB 1327, which was enacted as retribution for Texas’s SB 8 abortion law in order to suppress legitimate challenges to firearms regulations.
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FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Mock v. Garland, FPC and FPC Action Foundation’s challenge to ATF’s pistol brace rule. Today’s brief was filed less than two weeks after the court clarified that its injunction against the rule covers FPC’s members.
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FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Magazine Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a reply in support of its motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “large-capacity” magazines (LCMs).
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FPC Statement Regarding Membership
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued a statement regarding membership:
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Fifth Circuit Clarifies that its Injunction Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule Covers FPC’s Members
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released a statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Order clarifying that the Injunction Pending Appeal in Mock v. Garland applies to FPC’s members, Maxim Defense’s customers, and the individual plaintiffs’ resident family members.
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FPC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Onerous Maryland Carry Restrictions
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in its lawsuit challenging multiple elements of Maryland’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) restrictions on the peaceable carry of firearms outside the home.
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FPC Secures Injunction Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule, Will Seek Clarification on Scope of Ruling
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released a statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Order granting an Injunction Pending Appeal in Mock v. Garland, FPC and FPC Action Foundation’s federal lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) recent rule reclassifying braced pistols as National Firearms Act (NFA)-regulated short-barreled rifles.
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FPC Releases Statement on Advancement of Anti-Rights Legislation in California Legislature
"The Legislature is out of its lane– it is not within its purview to abrogate the fundamental rights of the very people that delegate limited, enumerated powers– to think so is arrogant, dangerous, and they will lose.”
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Nevada Governor Lombardo Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Cites FPC Legal Cases as Reason
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed AB354 and AB355, which would have restricted residents’ ability to self-manufacture firearms and banned young adults from possessing common rifles and shotguns.
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FPC Challenges Onerous Maryland Gun Control Legislation in New Lawsuit
“Apparently dissatisfied with last year's Bruen decision, and undeterred by their own oaths of office to uphold the Constitution, Maryland lawmakers have seen fit to once again attempt to unilaterally disarm the peaceable People of their state."
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FPC WIN: Court Issues Preliminary Injunction in FPC Case Against New Jersey Restrictions on Bearing Arms
Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the successful acquisition of a preliminary injunction against 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 in public.
