With briefing complete in Novotny v. Moore, the Supreme Court will consider whether to review Maryland’s sweeping “sensitive places” carry restrictions at its September 28 conference.
Minnesota has expanded its courthouse weapons ban statewide, prohibiting firearms in court-occupied areas and facilities used for official court business—even for valid carry permit holders. The post Minnesota Expands Courthouse Gun Ban Statewide appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
A federal judge upheld Hawaii's ban on gun and ammo purchases by adults 18 to 20, ruling the age limit fits historical tradition. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii’s Ban on Gun and Ammo Sales to Adults Under 21, Citing an 1822 Case That Grouped Pistols With Liquor, Whips...
Reuters reports the Ninth Circuit threw out California and Giffords’ ghost gun rule challenge 3-0 over a failure to show harm. Read the original story: Three Judges, One Vote, Zero Merits: Giffords and California Tossed From Ghost Gun Rule Fight
A Lancaster County judge joined four other courts already pausing Virginia's assault weapons ban challenges, freezing GOA's case. Read the original story: Lancaster County Judge Joins Four Other Courts and Pauses GOA’s Challenge to Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” Ban
California and Giffords tried to force ATF to classify less-complete AR-15 blanks as firearms. The Ninth Circuit ruled they lacked standing.
A man who broke into a closed Portland granite shop and was shot by the owner is suing him and the business for $10 million. Read the original story: Never Charged, Now Sued: Portland Shop Owner Who Shot a Pre-Dawn Intruder Faces a $10 Million Claim
The Justice Department sued Montgomery County, Maryland, alleging Bill 23-26 and its 100-yard gun-free buffer zones violate Wolford. Read the original story: DOJ Sues Montgomery County Over 100-Yard Gun-Free Buffer Zones That Make It Almost Impossible to Legally Carry Down the Street
The Justice Department is reopening the federal firearm-rights restoration process after more than 30 years. The final rule establishes application requirements, presumptive disqualifications, judicial review, and a marijuana exception following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. ...
The Justice Department says federal law permits lawful firearm carry for self-defense in public post offices and says the USPS gun ban cannot be enforced in those circumstances.