Second Amendment News
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.
NSSF Score Legal Victory in California
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has won an important victory against the state of California. US District Judge Andrew Schopler granted the NSSF’s request for a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of California AB (Assembly Bill) 1594, which allows for frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers when criminals misuse their products.
It’s been a while since we covered any significant Second Amendment news. Nothing Earth-shattering has happened, but there’s lots of movement. Those movements could portend some very good news this year. So, let’s look at what’s happening right now, and maybe take a peek at the old crystal ball.
How Does Anti-Gun Legislation Affect Lawful Gun Owners?
Lawful gun owners, by definition, follow the law. Likewise, criminals are criminals because they break the law, either deliberately or because they simply don’t care. But how, exactly, does that play out? Do gun control laws really impact responsible gun owners negatively, or are we just making noise?
New York Gun Owners Receive Setback in 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
A trio of gun owners from Westchester and Orange has continued the fight against the legislation, arguing that their state-issued concealed carry handgun licenses are invalid in New York City due to the city's regulations under the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. Represented by Scarsdale-based attorney Amy Bellantoni, they took their case back to the 2nd Circuit – claiming the regulations are "inconsistent with the text, history, and tradition of firearm regulation."
Gun Rights Groups Filed Amicus Brief With the Supreme Court
Multiple gun rights groups, led by the Gun Owners of America, were joined by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the firearms industry trade association – in filing amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court this week in support of the challenge by Michael Cargill in Garland v. Cargill.
SHOT 2024: USCCA Introduces Defensive Pistol Program
The USCCA has long been a household name for gun owners. For SHOT Show 2024, they're providing a glimpse into their new Defensive Pistol Program.
Hold My Guns: Safe and Compassionate Gun Storage
We hear a lot about safe gun storage these days. Gun control advocates have seized on safe storage laws, along with so-called “universal background checks,” as a means toward eventual gun registration. They never present it that way, of course. However, safe firearms storage takes many forms and is a legitimate concern in the firearms community. One of those forms is safely storing firearms for law-abiding gun owners in transition or crisis. That need prompted the creation of the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Hold My Guns.
Wayne LaPierre Resigns from NRA
Longtime National Rifle Association CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre has resigned from the organization. LaPierre cited health reasons when announcing his resignation, which will be effective January 31, 2024. LaPierre and other NRA officials are set to stand trial on corruption charges in New York, where the NRA is chartered.