Category: Second Amendment News

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) continued taking fire over its recent actions as Director Steve Dettelbach appeared before the House Judiciary Committee last week. Most of the 3½-hour hearing was taken up by rhetoric from both sides, but some interesting themes eventually emerged. ATF Director Steve Dettelbach testifies before the House …

ATF Director Testifies on Agency’s Perceived OverreachRead More

A Federal District Judge has denied a request for preliminary injunction against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) Final Rule on stabilizing pistol braces. Federal District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that plaintiffs Maxim Defense and the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) “have not shown they are entitled to the extraordinary remedy of preliminary …

Federal Judge Allows Pistol Brace Rule to ProceedRead More

“When is enough, enough?” That was the name given to the March 24 Congressional hearing regarding the ATF’s perceived overreach by changing rules and instituting a “zero tolerance” policy toward Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL). The hearing was jointly conducted by the House Judicial Subcommittee on Crime, and Federal Government Surveillance and the House Oversight Subcommittee …

“When is Enough, Enough?” Congressional Hearing on the ATF Pistol Brace RuleRead More

A Federal Judge has granted Polymer80’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the ATF over the latter’s Final Rule on Frames and Receivers, as well as the agency’s infamous Open Letter on December 27, 2022. In his decision, Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas wrote that “ATF’s …

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against ATF in Polymer80 CaseRead More

California’s so-called “Safe Handgun Roster” has long been a thorn in the side of lawful gun owners in the Golden State. Unrealistic restrictions have infringed on Californians’ Second Amendment rights since the roster first took effect in 1999. In fact, the roster’s parameters are so strict, that not one semi-automatic firearm has been added since …

California “Safe Handgun” Roster Ruled UnconstitutionalRead More

On Monday, February 27, 2023, two individuals filed suit in an Illinois court to challenge the legality of the suppressor ban within that state, with Illinois as one of eight states that outright bans ownership of suppressors. Outside those eight states, Connecticut is the only state that allows ownership but not hunting with a suppressor, …

Suppressor Ban Lawsuit Filed in IllinoisRead More

At a time of many legal battles involving the firearms industry, it’s refreshing to see some wins. One such win happened on Monday, February 6th in the state of New Mexico, thanks to the American Suppressor Association. For those that might not be aware, the American Suppressor Association acts like a unified voice for the …

Suppressor Ban Defeated in New Mexico With Help From ASARead More

Stabilizing braces have been the subject of private letters on particular taxpayer issues and were deemed wholly legal—until now. In January 2023, Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the ATF rule 2021R-08F titled “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘Stabilizing Brace.’” Although the rule had been on the table for the last two years, the announcement …

ATF Brace Ban Under ScrutinyRead More

There is one thing we know for certain about gun control-minded politicians: they will never stop. Ever. They ask why gun rights advocates won’t “compromise” with them, yet every such interaction results in our side doing all the giving while getting nothing in return. Hardly the definition of “compromise.” And just like clockwork, those same …

Senate Democrats Launch “Gun Violence Prevention Caucus”Read More

Some of you may be surprised to learn that politicians often support, or even write, bills on subjects about which they know little or nothing. Just kidding, everyone knows that, especially gun owners. Seriously, who can forget then-California state legislator Kevin DeLeon going on about “30 magazine clips?” It would be comedy gold if his …

Should Firearms Training Be Required for Politicians?Read More