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Federal Judge Rules Post Office Gun Ban Unconstitutional
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Judge Reed O’Connor, a Chief United States District judge in the Fifth Circuit, has determined the ban on possession and carry of arms in common use in Post Offices and on property owned by the Post Office is an infringement on the rights protected by the Second Amendment. From the decision:
The Court determines that both 18 U.S.C. § 930(a) and 39 C.F.R. § 232.1(1) are inconsistent with the principles that underpin this Nation’s regulatory tradition. Thus, they are unconstitutional as-applied to carrying firearms inside a an ordinary post office or on post office property. |
Original Intent: What the Founders Had to Say About Guns
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The US Constitution took effect March 4, 1789 – and the Bill of Rights a while later on December 15, 1791. Among other freedoms, this included the Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms. But now it’s 2025, more than 230 years removed from that great work of America’s Founding Fathers. So where do our gun rights stand – and what would those men think if they could see us today? |
The Nazis Took the Jews’ Guns First Too
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Recently, the Trump administration has publicly proposed a total ban on firearm sales to transgender people. While this was widely criticized by many papers including the Associated Press and the Independent, the crucial piece missing is the trans gun owners themselves. Reasons why trans people buy guns are rarely discussed. To understand the issue it is extremely important to understand why trans people are interested in buying guns. In order to do this, I spoke with several trans gun owners in various parts of the United States. |
38 Special Vs 357 Magnum: Complete Guide
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Firearms enthusiasts and professionals alike have engaged in a longstanding debate over the merits of various handgun calibers.
Among the most popular discussions is the comparison between .357 Magnum and .38 Special. These two cartridges are quite similar—in fact, .357 Magnum’s design was based on .38 Special.
However, they do have some key differences as well. In this guide, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between these two classic revolver rounds. We’ll discuss the history, current usage, dimensions, ballistic performance, and more of these two rounds. |
Florida’s Ryan Petty Elected To CCRKBA Board Of Directors
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The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is proud to welcome Florida resident and nationally-recognized school safety expert Ryan Petty to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Petty, who lost his daughter, Alaina, in the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., has become widely known for his school safety activism. He is the newly-elected chairman of the Florida State Board of Education, co-founder of the WalkUp Foundation, which focuses on programs that involve students, while also improving school safety by way of early identification and threat assessment. |
IA: Former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts charged with possessing guns without legal status
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Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts of Guyana has been charged with illegally possessing four firearms while in the U.S. without legal status, according to a federal criminal complaint unsealed Thursday that provides detailed allegations about Roberts’ immigration status and arrest.
Roberts was ordered removed from the U.S. in absentia in May 2024, and according to the complaint, an immigration judge denied a request to reopen Roberts’ case on April 30, 2025. The complaint states Roberts has not been authorized to work in the U.S. since Dec. 18, 2020. He was hired by DMPS in 2023. |
HI: Supreme Court takes case that could allow more guns in malls and restaurants
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The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if states may bar people from carrying guns on private property without permission from the property owner, wading into a thorny Second Amendment dispute that could expand carry rights in malls, restaurants and stores.
It is the first major Second Amendment case the high court has agreed to hear in more than a year.
The court granted five new cases on Friday as it builds out a new term that will begin on Monday and run through June.
The term is shaping up to be one of enormous consequence, with cases dealing with executive power during President Donald Trump’s second term, transgender rights and the future prospects of a landmark civil rights era law to protect minority voters. |
HI: Supreme Court will consider overturning strict Hawaii law regulating where people can carry guns
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The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider overturning a Hawaii law that imposes strict regulations on where people can carry guns.
The Trump administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s 2022 ruling that found people have a right to carry firearms in public under the Second Amendment.
The Hawaii law bans guns on private property unless the owner has specifically allowed them. It also prohibits firearms in places like beaches, parks, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. |
AZ: Family of doctor killed in Tucson road rage incident pushing for change to self-defense laws
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I’d like it so that if you claim self defense, if you shoot an unarmed man in the back, you kind of have to explain that,” says Ken Honer.
And it’s because of this distinction, that Jameson now faces 1 to 3 1/2 years in prison and probation up to four years. It’s a sentence that does not amount to the crime for the grieving family.
13 News reached out to the Pima County Attorney’s Office about the sentencing and in a statement they said:
“The Pima County Attorney’s Office has reviewed this case and, consistent with all other homicide cases, the case was presented to the homicide panel where the facts and applicable law were extensively discussed. A plea was offered consistent with the determination of the homicide panel.” |
The Post Office Gun Ban Is Crumbling The Next Victory Could Be Ours
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I have the utmost respect for the Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation. Their courage, resources, and relentless legal strategy made this breakthrough possible. Without them, we’d still be silent, scared, and forced to choose between our rights and federal prosecution. But their work is not done. This fight is not over.
Because it is not enough to win in one district court. It is not enough to protect only those who belong to the right group.
Ed.: SCOTUS ruled this year that district courts have no constitutional authority to extend relief to anyone other than named plaintiffs. We'd strongly prefer if all gun owners were covered by these wins. |
Sentencing Enhancements Based on Second Amendment-Protected Conduct
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In many Second Amendment cases, the Constitution is raised as a direct defense to criminal charges or invoked in a pre-enforcement posture to challenge a state or federal statute. However, the Second Amendment can also make an appearance after a defendant has been convicted of a crime. In United States v. VanOchten, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals confronted a criminal defendant’s argument that a sentencing enhancement for being a prohibited gun possessor under federal law violated his constitutional right to keep arms. The panel upheld the enhancement after addressing the complex interplay between constitutional rights ... |
SAF Announces Chris Cox as 2025 Golden Bowtie Award Winner
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) honored its second recipient of the Golden Bowtie Award at this year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference in Salt Lake City. This year’s award was presented to gun rights advocate and influential legislative strategist Chris Cox.
Recipients of the Golden Bowtie are people and/or organizations who have made significant contributions of time, talent and treasure to SAF and its mission. |
Bryan Strawser Elected to SAF Board of Trustees
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Bryan Strawser, chairman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, was elected to the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) Board of Trustees during the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference.
“This opportunity to serve on the Second Amendment Foundation’s Board of Trustees is both an honor and a responsibility I take very seriously,” Strawser said. “The Foundation has been at the forefront of securing landmark victories for our right to keep and bear arms, from the courtroom to the statehouse, and I am committed to advancing that mission. My hope is that the experiences I bring from Minnesota’s fight for gun rights will help strengthen our nationwide efforts, building momentum for even greater wins in the defense of liberty.” |
DOJ’s Dhillon credited for raising gun rights to civil rights
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Second Amendment advocates fighting blue state governors and mayors over guns are welcoming a new ally to their battle, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
In significant actions taken as recently as Tuesday, the division has moved to protect gun rights in Los Angeles and Illinois, giving groups fighting initiatives from assault weapons bans to limits on concealed carry permits hope for victory in their efforts.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon signaled that she planned to be a partner with Second Amendment groups when she traveled to Illinois last month to oppose the state’s gun ban in a case the federal government isn’t even a party to.
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HI: SAF Seeks Summary Judgment in Hawaii 18-20 Gun Ban Challenge
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a motion for summary judgment in a federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s ban on the acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition for adults 18-20 years old.
The lawsuit challenges Hawaii law that prohibits 18-20-year-olds from acquiring and possessing firearms and ammunition, completely extinguishing their Second Amendment rights. Joining SAF in Pinales v. Attorney General for the State of Hawaii are Aloha Strategics, JGB Arms and two private citizens. |
America Supports Trump’s Pro-Gun Agenda, New Poll Shows
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For too long, politicians have underestimated how central the Second Amendment is to American voters. They assumed that a few campaign slogans would be enough to satisfy gun owners.
But a new Reuters/Ipsos poll from Sept. 23 proves otherwise: Republicans now lead Democrats by four points on gun policy and by a decisive 20 points on crime. These numbers show that defending the right to keep and bear arms is not only good policy—it’s good politics. They also confirm a larger trend: America supports President Trump’s pro-gun agenda. |
CA: Department Of Justice Sues Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Over CCW Delays
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Following up on my previous article about a federal investigation into unjust delays in CCW wait times, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has elected to sue the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), demonstrating its commitment to gun owners and the right to bear arms. The lawsuit alleges that “unreasonable delays” in permitting decisions infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking to take responsibility for their own personal safety. |
TN: Tennessee Leaders Defy Court, Fight to Preserve Jim Crow-Era Gun Bans
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Instead of safeguarding these freedoms, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Governor Bill Lee have chosen to challenge the ruling in court, seeking an emergency stay to keep these laws on the books.
Their justification is, if possible, more galling than the statutes themselves. In their latest defense, state lawyers argue, “But the decision below does not cure that neglect; it overcorrects. And in so doing it undermines other bedrock principles of Tennessee’s Constitution.” To gun owners and anyone who values foundational rights, this is cold comfort. |
HI: Supreme Court to consider overturning Hawaii law regulating where guns can be carried
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The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider overturning a Hawaii law that imposes strict regulations on where people can carry guns.
The Trump administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s 2022 ruling that found people have a right to carry firearms in public under the Second Amendment.
The Hawaii law bans guns on private property unless the owner has specifically allowed them. It also prohibits firearms in places like beaches, parks, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. |
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