Cook County tells the Supreme Court AR-15s are not in common use. I break down its Viramontes brief ahead of Dec. 2 oral arguments. Read the original story: Cook County Tells the Supreme Court AR-15s Are ‘Not in Common Use’ While Gun Groups Count 20 to 40 Million of Them
Toby Leary takes on Massachusetts gun restrictions, the meaning of "bearable arms," and the Supreme Court battles that could shape the future of the Second Amendment. He discusses short-barreled firearms, suppressors, the debate over privately made firearms, and the grassroots No on 9 effort. A l...
The Second Amendment Foundation and NRA have filed an amicus brief urging the 5th Circuit to adopt a dangerousness standard for federal firearm prohibitions, arguing that nonviolent felony convictions alone should not justify lifetime disarmament. The post NRA, SAF File Brief Asking Court To Impl...
Retail background checks slipped 2.3% in September while NFA checks doubled. The week also brought a new federal suit against New Mexico's waiting period, a straw-purchase indictment, and another PTR sales reorganization.
Delaware sued Glock in Chancery Court, asking a judge to bar civilian sales of readily switchable pistols. What the complaint actually says. Read the original story: Delaware Sues Glock in Chancery Court, Asks a Judge to Ban Civilian Sales of “Readily Switchable” Pistols While Admitting Glock...
A federal judge has struck down New York's restrictions on civilian body armor purchases, ruling that protective armor qualifies as an arm under the Second Amendment. The post Court Rules New York Body Armor Ban Violates Second Amendment Protections appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
A Springfield shop sold a suppressor in the time it takes to run a background check - the first real retail read on ATF's October 9 guidance. Week one taught dealers that the federal paper moved, but the compliance load did not.
Fifth Circuit strikes down the Federal Switchblade Act’s interstate ban, holding switchblades are protected arms under the Second Amendment. Read the original story: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down the 1958 Federal Switchblade Act’s Interstate Ban, Holding Switchblades Are Protected Arms and the R...
Americans may tell pollsters they favor gun control, but a new academic study reveals that enthusiasm fades considerably when taxpayers are asked to finance firearm restrictions. Researchers found that even a $100 annual cost can substantially weaken support, raising uncomfortable questions for g...