Earlier this week, the Department of Justice sent a letter to the 5th Circuit stating it agreed that the Second Amendment did not cover suppressors. Gun owners, gun tubers, and gun groups across the country, Gun Owners of America in particular, who broke the news, criticized the DOJ for their letter. Ironically, the U.S. code… Continue reading DOJ Reconsiders Suppressor Classification After Public Criticism
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Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays
The Department of Justice is investigating the long waiting times for concealed carry permits by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. According to Trump’s DOJ, there is concern that the county is violating Second Amendment rights, and this effort appears to be part of Pam Bondi’s Second Amendment task force. The DOJ says the county… Continue reading Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays
Hunter Biden Says 2nd Amendment Should Make Felony Convictions Go Away
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has his legal counsel using the 2nd Amendment to try and negate his three felony convictions. If it was not made clear already, we actually agree that the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms form (4473) that got Biden in trouble should not exist. The ATF itself should not exist but… Continue reading Hunter Biden Says 2nd Amendment Should Make Felony Convictions Go Away
Vending Machines at Grocery Stores in Alabama Selling Ammo; One Already Removed?
Several grocery stores in Alabama are selling ammunition in vending machines. According to the New York Post, the machines are located in Fresh Value stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City. However, reports are that the Tuscaloosa store has apparently removed their machine already, due to a “lack of sales.” While everyone can see the machines,… Continue reading Vending Machines at Grocery Stores in Alabama Selling Ammo; One Already Removed?
3 Gun Groups File a Lawsuit Against California’s Guns & Ammo Tax
The Firearms Policy Coalition, Second Amendment Foundation, and the National Rifle Association have all filed a lawsuit to take down California’s 11% firearms and ammo tax, which went into effect just days ago. FPC called California’s new gun tax unconstitutional, which it is. FPC President Brandon Combs blasted the new tax in a statement from… Continue reading 3 Gun Groups File a Lawsuit Against California’s Guns & Ammo Tax
Supreme Court Denies Cert in Illinois “Assault Weapons” Case
For now, the United States Supreme Court has declined to take up the “assault weapons” ban case in Illinois, Gun Owners of America v. Kwame Raoul, Attorney General of Illinois. However, despite the denial of cert (meaning a request for the high court to take the case immediately), it wasn’t all bad news as Justice… Continue reading Supreme Court Denies Cert in Illinois “Assault Weapons” Case
Minnesota “Safe Storage” Bill Was More Proof of the “Camel’s Nose in the Tent”
A Minnesota bill (HF 4300) attempted to expand the state’s “safe storage” law passed the House but ultimately failed to make it out of the Senate when time ran out in the legislative session. Minnesota already has a safe storage law, but HF 4300 was designed to expand the law to lay out specific requirements… Continue reading Minnesota “Safe Storage” Bill Was More Proof of the “Camel’s Nose in the Tent”
Alabama Man Killed in Self-Defense Shooting, Authorities Say
Tuscaloosa, AL – A 51-year-old Alabama man was shot and killed in an act of self-defense, and a 23-year-old man was shot, according to police. Both men were found shot at the scene when police arrived, with the 51-year-old man, identified as Reggie Coverson, deceased on the property. Tuscaloosa police said evidence shows Coverson shot… Continue reading Alabama Man Killed in Self-Defense Shooting, Authorities Say
California Law Taxing Guns and Ammo at 11% Goes Into Effect
California’s attack on gun owners continues with Assembly Bill 28 going into effect, which puts an 11% tax on firearms and ammunition. The bill claims it will help fund “violence prevention” efforts. Perhaps a better way to prevent violence is to let criminals know that innocent people have the right to defend themselves. The new… Continue reading California Law Taxing Guns and Ammo at 11% Goes Into Effect
Federal Gun Confiscation Program Pushed by House Democrats
Congressional House Democrats are trying to maneuver around the GOP-led House to create a national Red Flag Gun Confiscation program to be backed by federal grants, or in other words, your tax dollars. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in U.S. v Rahimi, there was a concern, written about by 2A Daily News… Continue reading Federal Gun Confiscation Program Pushed by House Democrats
Gov. DeSantis Says He Won’t Comply with Gun Control Advisory from Surgeon General
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said his state will not comply with the surgeon general’s recent “gun violence” advisory. Just a few days ago, President Joe Biden’s surgeon general released an advisory declaring “gun violence” an “epidemic.” Of course, there is no such thing as “gun violence,” and the gun grabbers know that. On top… Continue reading Gov. DeSantis Says He Won’t Comply with Gun Control Advisory from Surgeon General
ATF Takes Hit at Supreme Court with Chevron Deference Being Struck Down
The United States Supreme Court has issued a 6 to 3 opinion that Chevron deference is overturned, a major blow to government agencies like the ATF, which make up their own laws and regulations outside of Congress. This is a huge victory for gun owners who are sick and tired of the ATF making up… Continue reading ATF Takes Hit at Supreme Court with Chevron Deference Being Struck Down