Ken Cuccinelli is preparing a Supreme Court amicus brief arguing that an AR-15’s suitability for militia use is an affirmative reason for constitutional protection—not an excuse for government prohibition.
A federal judge refused Louisiana State Police's bid to pull the Justice Department into a concealed carry lawsuit. Read the original story: Louisiana State Police Tried to Pull the Justice Department Into a Concealed Carry Lawsuit. The Judge Said No, and the Case Stays Pointed at the State.
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 federal judge upheld Massachusetts' 21-and-over rule for handguns and semiautos, rejecting the NRA-backed Escher v. Noble challenge. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Massachusetts Handgun Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds, Rejecting NRA and SAF Challenge
Ruby Ridge began with an alleged National Firearms Act violation involving two shotguns. Thirty-four years later, the NFA registration scheme behind that prosecution is finally beginning to fall in federal court.
AmmoLand News has learned that four FFLs in four regions passed ATF inspections after conducting Form 4473-only suppressor transfers for parties covered by the federal NFA injunction.
California and Giffords tried to force ATF to classify less-complete AR-15 blanks as firearms. The Ninth Circuit ruled they lacked standing.
As some dealers started selling suppressors to qualifying customers, companies saw a surge in buyers. Other sellers and buyers are waiting for federal guidance that may not come The post ‘Confusing for Everyone.’ Suppressor Sales Boom Even as Many Gun Shops Wait for Federal Guidance After Der...
A Texas federal judge gutted key NFA requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms, a second judge struck down the ghost gun rule, and DOJ finalized a gun rights restoration pathway. This week's digest explains what changed, what didn't, and how FFLs should respond.
O’Connor granted Defense Distributed and SAF summary judgment on their Second and Fifth Amendment claims while siding with the government on three Administrative Procedure Act claims.