Second Amendment News
Supreme Court Accepts ATF Frames and Receivers Rule Challenge
The United States Supreme Court has accepted the Justice Department’s appeal in VanDerStok v. Garland. The case addresses the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) Final Rule on Frames and Receivers, more commonly known as the “Ghost Gun” Rule. The ATF has lost at every level so far, leading to this final appeal. Let’s review what has happened to this point and discuss what this could mean.
Gun Makers Ask Supreme Court to Review $10 Billion Mexican Lawsuit
The Mexican government’s $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers is hopefully headed to the Supreme Court. The defendants’ lawyers in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al. have petitioned the high court for a Writ of Certiorari.
New ATF Rule Targets Private Gun Sales
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has announced another “Final Rule” criminalizing a practice that has been legal since the nation’s founding.
Effective propaganda is difficult to counter. The other side says three words that convey their message. We have to explain how private sales work and probably how dealer sales work, too. We don’t have a sympathetic media to debunk their nonsense, but we can educate people we know. I’m not saying you should preach the “gun show loophole myth” gospel, but you can correct people who mention it.
13 Attorneys General Threaten Lawsuits Against Glock
We reported last week that the City of Chicago is suing Glock over auto sears, also known as “Glock switches.” Now, 13 attorneys general, led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, have contacted Glock, informing the company of their intention to file similar suits of their own.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Widespread Gun Control
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed 30 anti-gun bills and amended several others, ending the threat of further gun control for the current legislative session.
Constitutional Carry vs. Shall Issue: What’s the Difference?
Concealed carry laws can sometimes be confusing. States do things in different ways, and even localities can have their own laws in some states. We can’t address local laws, but we can help you out with state licensing regimes. Keep in mind that these are basic definitions, and you are responsible for knowing each state’s nuances.
Judge Ruled California Residents Can Buy More Than One Gun a Month
Residents in the most populous state will no longer be limited to purchasing a single firearm in a 30-day period. On Monday, a federal judge struck down the California law, saying it violated the Second Amendment, while he rejected historical comparisons.
Wyoming Lawmakers Look to Halt Credit Card Tracking of Gun Sales As California Efforts Move Forward
Earlier this month, the major credit card companies announced plans to make a merchant code available for firearm and ammunition retailers to comply with a new California law that will allow banks to potentially track suspicious gun purchases and report them to law enforcement.
Remington Says Goodbye to New York
Remington is not the first or only gun manufacturer to close its operations in the region for states in the south. Smith & Wesson moved from Springfield, Massachusetts – where the company had been located since 1852 – to Tennessee in 2023.