An Illinois judge has blocked the gun control law Protecting Illinois Communities Act (the Act) enacted on Jan. 11, saying the state is violating a clear and discernible constitutional right and ignoring the public’s right to know. Thomas DeVore represents Accuracy Firearms, LLC, and 866 other plaintiffs from 87 counties, who requested a temporary restraining…
Florida Supreme Court Upholds State Law Banning Local Governments From Restricting Gun Sales
January 20, 2023
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The Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 19 upheld a state law banning local governments from implementing restrictions on the sale of guns and ammunition. Under Florida law passed in 1987, cities and counties are not allowed to create restrictions on guns that are stricter than state law, also known as “preemption” of local gun laws. Those who do…
Kyle Rittenhouse Has Second Event ‘Cancelled’ in Two Weeks
National Association of Gun Rights (NAGR) president Dudley Brown told The Epoch Times that the second cancellation in as many weeks for an event featuring Kyle Rittenhouse is simply a matter of business operators bowing to the “woke crowd.” “The woke crowd had a fit,” Brown said. Rittenhouse was to speak at a private reception…
New Lawsuits Challenge Legality of Illinois ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban
A federal lawsuit filed this week is one of several new suits to assert a recently signed Illinois gun law is illegal. House Bill 5471, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment, the new 28-page suit charges. “‘The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees ‘the right of the…
Vendors, Visitors Declare Day 1 of SHOT Show a Success
Pre-show publicity for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 45th SHOT Show said of the event, “It’s A Big Deal.” As the show’s first day wound down on Jan. 17, visitors and vendors alike said it appears it will live up to the billing. Safak Bas traveled to Las Vegas, Nev., to represent his company…
Major Firearms Show Connects Those Who Have With Those Who Need
As 2,470 firearms-related retailers and businesses set up exhibition booths for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 45th SHOT Show in Las Vegas, 539 of their suppliers put their wares on display in the same venue in the Suppliers Showcase upstairs. Thousands strolled among the booths and tables on Jan. 16, the first day of…
Thousands Flock to Las Vegas Gun Show Amid Strong Demand for Firearms
As 2,470 firearms-related retailers and businesses set up exhibition booths for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 45th SHOT Show in Las Vegas, 539 of their suppliers put their wares on display in the same venue in the Suppliers Showcase upstairs. Thousands strolled among the booths and tables on Jan. 16, the first day of…
Firearms-Related Supplier Showcase Connects Those Who Have With Those Who Need
As 2,470 firearms-related retailers and businesses set up exhibition booths for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 45th SHOT Show in Las Vegas, 539 of their suppliers put their wares on display in the same venue in the Suppliers Showcase upstairs. Thousands strolled among the booths and tables on Jan. 16, the first day of…
Alameda County Sheriffs Threatened With Lawsuit for Slow, Invasive Concealed Carry Permitting
January 15, 2023
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The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department is facing criticism over its issuing of concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits, with the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) sending a pre-litigation letter. In addition to delays, complaints range from constitutional violations to invasive obstructions that cross not only California law but also a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, according…
Pistol Brace Rule Submitted by ATF
January 13, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has submitted its final rule to “Address Stabilizing Braces, Accessories Used to Convert Pistols into Short-Barreled Rifles” for publication in the Federal Register. The Jan. 13 announcement doesn’t say when the 293-page rule will be published. “The rule allows for a 120-day period for manufacturers,…
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