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Texas case on prohibited places to carry

Last post by RoyGBiv « Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:52 pm
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by rtschl » Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:17 pm

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Bearing Arms is reporting that a request for summary judgement has been filed requesting a permanent ban on prohibited places to carry. Seems like a...

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Wishing them luck. :patriot:

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:52 pm
SCOTUS takes up Ghost Gun Case

Last post by Grayling813 « Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:46 pm
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by rtschl » Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:09 pm

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Don't know how the court is going to rule. But I think the lower court and 5th Circuit were correct that only Congress can change the law.

The...

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All of Trump’s SCOTUS picks voted in favor of infringing the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution.

And the “good news” according to the linked article...

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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:46 pm
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules a vehicle on a Road is a Public Space!

Last post by puma guy « Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:39 am
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by puma guy » Thu Feb 20, 2025 2:26 pm

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The decision in this case is just nuts as Tome Greive states. I am going to go out on a limb and say it will be struck down, but when you have...

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I recall reading either a Federal District court or maybe the SCOTUS ruled that plain view doesn't apply to a container, even a bag, and it requires...

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:39 am
Federal Judge Strikes Down Machine Gun Ban?

Last post by C-dub « Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:34 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Feb 08, 2025 11:53 am

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A federal judge in Mississippi just ruled that the federal ban on machine guns is unconstitutional:

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Not at all. Belt-fed would be great if I could keep it well fed. However, just like my own diet as I’ve gotten older, portion size has gotten smaller...

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Last post by C-dub
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:34 pm
Court Tosses Ban on Sale of Handguns to Adults Under 21

Last post by Paladin « Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:31 am
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by Vol Texan » Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:24 am

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Someone please educate me on this:

I know this is a HUGE win, but does it apply in Texas?

I understand that some fed court decisions are...

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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals does apply to Texas.

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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:31 am
Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment

Last post by clarionite « Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:46 am
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by Paladin » Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:37 am

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Now do silencers

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I'm surprised they haven't gone after the table top cnc machines yet.

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Last post by clarionite
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:46 am
Fed Judge rules machine guns protected by the Second Amendment.

Last post by Paladin « Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:19 am
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by Grayling813 » Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:51 am

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Dismisses case against defendant.

Is it just a matter of time before the NFA is completely overturned?

How big would it be for the suppressor...

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Very much agree.

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Last post by Paladin
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:19 am
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction In Challenge To California’s Non-Resident Concealed Carry Ban

Last post by Grayling813 « Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:50 am
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by puma guy » Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:01 pm

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Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:50 am
Federal Judge says New Jersey's AR-15 ban is un-constitutional

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by puma guy » Thu Aug 01, 2024 10:07 am

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Thu Aug 01, 2024 10:07 am
Federal Court Strikes Down ‘Unconstitutional’ Minnesota 2nd Amendment Law

Last post by puma guy « Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:55 pm

by puma guy » Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:55 pm

From The Washington Examiner:
The U.S. Appeals Court for the 8th Circuit panel of three judges ruled 3-0 in favor of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus...

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Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:55 pm
SCOTUS Rules Against ATF on Bumpstocks

Last post by NotRPB « Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:00 pm
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by puma guy » Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:15 am

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Supreme Court rules against the ATF on Bump Stocks - 6-3 Thomas authoring the decision. ATF exceeded their authority.

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it came to mind that the post office being off limits was a regulation from a government agency too ...
however
this is hilarious
All Bump Stocks...

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Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:00 pm
Wisconsin Bureaucrats ban firearms on or near any water.

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by puma guy » Tue Jun 11, 2024 11:11 pm

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 11:11 pm
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules For NRA In Free Speech Case

Last post by carlson1 « Thu May 30, 2024 1:52 pm
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by Paladin » Thu May 30, 2024 11:21 am

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Big win!!!

:thewave :thewave :thewave

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This was a slap to the leftist. I am happy that what we call a liberal judge stepped up and wrote the opinion.

I haven’t posted any of this and not...

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Last post by carlson1
Thu May 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Judge Temorarily Blocks FFL requirement enforcement for private sales

Last post by puma guy « Wed May 22, 2024 9:23 am

by puma guy » Wed May 22, 2024 9:23 am

Texas and several other entities that sued for relief have gained a temporary restraint from enforcement of Biden's ATF's rule making non FFL...

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Last post by puma guy
Wed May 22, 2024 9:23 am
Paxton vs Dettlebach

Last post by srothstein « Thu May 02, 2024 8:38 pm
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by mayor » Wed May 01, 2024 7:22 pm

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I missed this somehow. Way to go Texas legislature and Ken.

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I am up for that, if we could find the right lawyer and case to argue it. I would even donate to that legal fund.

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Last post by srothstein
Thu May 02, 2024 8:38 pm
Blue State - Washington Judge blocks "high capacity" magazine ban

Last post by puma guy « Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:22 am

by puma guy » Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:22 am

If Washington's Supreme Court disagrees with Judge Bashor I'm certain it will go to the SCOTUS and hopefully be put on the docket.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:22 am
Elise Stefanik Demands Letitia James Disbarment

Last post by Rafe « Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:12 am
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by Paladin » Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:16 am

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Letitia James has been a nightmare for the 2nd Amendment. I can't wait to see what happens with this case. She deserves to be disbarred.

:thewave...

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Letitia James is one of Soros's toxic tools. Her campaign received major funding from both George Soros and Jennifer Soros, and no doubt some less...

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Last post by Rafe
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:12 am
Ban on guns in post offices is unconstitutional, US judge rules

Last post by Jose_in_Dallas « Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:39 am
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by tomneal » Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:27 pm
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Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:39 am
Court Ruling Shakes Up New York's Concealed Carry Law Landscape

Last post by Paladin « Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:16 pm
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by Paladin » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:53 pm

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Not sure exactly what disclosing family members is about??

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Is there a moral character cap on the percentage THE BIG GUY gets? Like 10% is okay, but 20% is banana republic? :biggrinjester:

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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:16 pm
Pistol Brace Regulation Blocked Nationwide

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:42 am
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by Vol Texan » Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:51 am

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This is only temporary, and the rotten-to-the-core ATF is likely to appeal, but every small win can, and should, be celebrated!

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FWIW, I’m kind of in the middle. We already had 2 SBRs on our trust even before SB Tactical braces were invented. I had avoided putting together a...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:42 am
Supreme Court takes up NRA coercion claim against former New York official

Last post by Rafe « Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:59 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:02 am

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Looks like we have a big win coming up:

The Anti-gunners are already racking this up as a loss... they just don't know how big of a loss yet:

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Yep; Brave is another. I know I steered this off-topic, and I promise I'll stop now. But as a real-world example I was working on a Microsoft Word...

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Last post by Rafe
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:59 pm
District Judge Issues Injunction Blocking ATF Enforcement of Forced Reset Triggers as Machine Guns

Last post by mayor « Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:55 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:49 pm

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This is a big win for Rarebreed Triggers and customers.

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I didn't have a desire nor a need to drop $350+ on a trigger group, but I might now. I thought FRTs pushed the envelope but the ATF making up rules...

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Last post by mayor
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:55 pm
Fifth Circuit Deals Devastating Blow to ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule

Last post by Rafe « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:14 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:33 am

:woohoo

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Last post by Rafe
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:14 pm
New FRT Court Decision and Change in Machine Gun Definition

Last post by Paladin « Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:41 pm

by Paladin » Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:41 pm

Good news on FRTs:

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Last post by Paladin
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:41 pm
Fraser v ATF - handgun purchases under 21 years old

Last post by OneGun « Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:14 am
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by Paladin » Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:43 am

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Looks like 18 to 21 year olds can now buy handguns from FFLs:

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I would not bet on it yet. I have access to the court's docket and the case and the judge's order are stayed, pending an appeal. This memorandum is...

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Last post by OneGun
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:14 am
Could This Be Bruen's Biggest Victory Yet?

Last post by puma guy « Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:03 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Aug 25, 2023 1:09 pm

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:cheers2:

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How did a judge with that much legal logic regarding the Constitution ever get appointed in Massachusetts? :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

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Last post by puma guy
Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:03 pm
Gun control laws in California and beyond in peril as Supreme Court expands 2nd Amendment

Last post by mayor « Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:03 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:44 am

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From the LA Times:

This is what the Anti-gunners have on their agenda:

While the courts are busy dismissing the constitutional rights of...

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I think some were conscience of lack of enforcement:
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the...

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Last post by mayor
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:03 pm
TX: federal district court completely VACATED the ATF’s unconstitutional receiver rule

Last post by ELB « Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:57 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:43 am

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:thewave :thewave :thewave

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:thumbs2:

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Last post by ELB
Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:57 pm
SCOTUS grants review in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

Last post by Paladin « Tue May 02, 2023 8:33 am
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by Paladin » Mon May 01, 2023 1:43 pm

SCOTUS grants review in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, in which it has been asked to consider overruling its 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natl...

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Last post by Paladin
Tue May 02, 2023 8:33 am
You'll never guess which state just ruled gun confiscation 'red flag' laws unconstitutional

Last post by powerboatr « Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:19 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:59 pm

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:cheers2:

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amazing
somebody had a brain on the court

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Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:19 pm
Federal District judge issues injuction against California's Handgun Roster

Last post by ELB « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:48 pm
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by puma guy » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:59 pm

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BREAKING NEWS ON BOLAND V BONTA OUT OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN DIVISION:
CALIFORNIA HANDGUN ROSTER RULED...

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I like the info in the armed scholar, but the titles of their videos are over the tips of their skis usually.

If I recall correctly, this was simply...

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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:48 pm
MD: Federal appeals court skeptical of Maryland handgun rules

Last post by C-dub « Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:57 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:10 pm

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More info:

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Hopefully, we'll be able to sing Another One Bites The Dust before too long.

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Last post by C-dub
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:57 pm
Court Strikes Down Biden's 'Ghost Gun Rule'

Last post by ELB « Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:35 pm
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by Paladin » Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:09 pm

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Looks like the ATF is going down in flames on several legal fronts. The courts are finding that they have very clearly overstepped their bounds,...

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Polymer80 has also just filed for an injunction against the ATF.

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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:35 pm
Cargill v. Garland (5th Circuit, bump stock ban) final

Last post by Grayling813 « Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:17 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:18 pm

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Cargill v. Garland (5th Circuit, bump stock ban): MANDATE ISSUED. Mandate issue date satisfied.

The ATF did not appeal. Bumpstocks are legal in...

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Good news. Now do pistol braces!

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Last post by Grayling813
Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:17 pm
GOA files suit against draconian ATF gun ban

Last post by jb2012 « Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:36 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:48 am

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Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:36 pm
CBS Report Details ‘Bruen’ Impact on Restrictive Gun Control Schemes

Last post by Paladin « Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:53 am

by Paladin » Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:53 am

Ammoland with a nice summary:

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Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:53 am
Federal judge in Kentucky strikes down gun law

Last post by Paladin « Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:32 am

by Paladin » Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:32 am

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Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:32 am
A Federal Judge Says the Ban on Gun Possession by Cannabis Consumers Is Unconstitutional

Last post by Grayling813 « Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:57 am
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by Paladin » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:56 pm

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Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:57 am
A Federal Judge Blocks New Jersey's Sweeping Restrictions on Public Gun Possession

Last post by RoyGBiv « Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:09 am
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by Paladin » Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:33 pm

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More good news!

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Excellent question....

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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:09 am
New York Gun Control Law Unconstitutional: NY Supreme Court

Last post by Paladin « Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:06 am

by Paladin » Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:06 am

:cheers2:

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Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:06 am
Cornyn Needs to Go

Last post by G.A. Heath « Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:52 pm
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by crazy2medic » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:17 pm

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Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:52 pm
Law Banning Gun Possession Due to Restraining Order is Unconstitutional

Last post by K.Mooneyham « Sat Nov 26, 2022 2:40 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:47 am

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One more unconstitutional law falls:

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Obviously I have zero proof, but I'd imagine it has become a matter-of-fact for the woman's lawyer to tell her to go get a restraining order as the...

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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sat Nov 26, 2022 2:40 pm
Another Day, Another Court Decision Against New York Gun Control

Last post by 2farnorth « Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:22 am
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by Paladin » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:36 pm

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One more victory!!! :cheers2:

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Frank is probabky smiling

:biggrinjester:

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Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:22 am
The legal history of bans on firearms and Bowie knives before 1900

Last post by Paladin « Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:29 pm

by Paladin » Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:29 pm

David Kopel discusses legal precedent which may be applicable in the post-Bruen era:

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Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:29 pm
GOA Defeats New York Gun Control in Major 2A Victory

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:00 am
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by Paladin » Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:20 pm

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Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:00 am
Life After Bruen, Part One

Last post by Paladin « Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:16 pm

by Paladin » Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:16 pm

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:16 pm
Second Amendment Being Restored to Its Rightful Place, Thanks to Bruen Decision

Last post by Paladin « Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:31 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:56 am

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Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:31 pm
TN: Appellate court rules Public housing cannot deny firearm possession

Last post by ELB « Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:30 pm

by ELB » Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:30 pm

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Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:30 pm
US: Vanderstock v Garland (80% kits)

Last post by ELB « Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:25 pm

by ELB » Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:25 pm

My understanding of this case is superficial and quite possibly wrong but as I have grokked it:

The ATF Came up with a rule that basically treated...

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Last post by ELB
Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:25 pm
Ban on guns with serial numbers removed is unconstitutional, judge rules

Last post by Paladin « Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:59 pm

by Paladin » Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:59 pm

I guess 80% lowers are safer now as well?

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Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:59 pm

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