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FPC and FPCAF Respond to Administrative Stay in Lawsuit Challenging ATF “Frame or Receiver” Rule

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) responded to a federal judge granting a 7-day administrative stay on the summary judgment he issued for the plaintiffs in VanDerStok v. Garland, which challenges the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule.

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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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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 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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FPC Statement on Senate Gun Control Agreement

Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s release of the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act”

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FPC Statement on Trio of Gun Control Bills Signed By RI Gov. McKee

Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee’s signing of three gun control bills.

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FPC Statement on Calls for Gun-Control Following Mass Murders

No words can adequately express the pain and loss caused by the mass killing of innocent people—including children—at the hands of manifest evil.

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Georgia becomes 25th state to enact permitless carry legislation

Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to Governor Brian Kemp signing Senate Bill 319. Effective immediately, the law removes concealed carry permit requirements for adults 21 years of age or older who are not otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm. Under this new law, the existing system remains optional for residents who still want to have a permit.

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FPC rebukes President Biden’s proposed “ghost gun” rule, ATF nomination

FPC has released the following statement regarding President Biden’s new ban on self-built firearms and nomination of Steven Dettelbach, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

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FPC to lead lawsuit against Washington State over magazine ban

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to the enactment of Washington Senate Bill 5078, which goes into effect on July 1, 2022:

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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 Exclusive: Interview with Texas Governor Greg Abbott

As we note in our own constitution, FPC believes that how a government or society regulates the right to keep and bear arms indicates how that government or society does or will approach regulation of other natural rights and personal property.

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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 and FPCAF Respond to Administrative Stay in Lawsuit Challenging ATF “Frame or Receiver” Rule

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) responded to a federal judge granting a 7-day administrative stay on the summary judgment he issued for the plaintiffs in VanDerStok v. Garland, which challenges the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule.

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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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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 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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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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FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Blocks New York’s Default Private Property 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 law banning guns on all private property without express consent.

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

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) secured a partial victory in VanDerStok v. Garland, in the form of a partial and limited injunction in its lawsuit challenging the ATF’s rule that would create new terms and enact a slew of regulations for the agency to enforce.

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FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas’ Ban on Handgun Carry by Young Adults

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a victory in Andrews v. McCraw, its Second Amendment lawsuit that challenged a ban on handgun carry by young adults in the State of Texas.

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FPC Succeeds in Appeal of Lawsuit Challenging Ban on Shooting Ranges for Long Guns

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation announced its successful appeal in Oakland Tactical Supply, LLC v. Howell Township, Michigan, which challenges zoning restrictions imposed by the Township that prohibit shooting ranges for long guns.

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FPC Wins Lawsuit Challenging California Firearms Purchase Delays

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a victory in its Campos v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenged policies and practices of California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms that delayed firearm transactions beyond the statutory 10-day waiting period absent a legal basis.

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