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NRA predicts Supreme Court will finally define Second Amendment
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A coalition led by the National Rifle Association this week sued to stop the Biden administration's bid to regulate AR-style "pistols," an effort that could prompt the Supreme Court to finally define what is allowed under the 231-year-old Second Amendment.
While its suit is specifically aimed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and its flip-flop on regulating and taxing guns, it has the potential to both smoke out the court on what is legal under the Second Amendment and end years of practice by federal agencies and states to make up rules that Congress is supposed to set. |
Majority Of Americans Oppose Biden’s Ban of Semi-Automatic Rifles
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As President Joe Biden continues his near-daily call for a ban on semi-automatic firearms, new research shows that he is quickly losing public support for his scheme.
In his State of the Union address, Biden again called for a ban on so-called “assault weapons”—the term he and other gun-ban advocates use for common semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns owned by millions of Americans and safely used for self-defense, sport shooting, hunting and competition.
“Ban assault weapons now!” Biden suddenly shouted during a lull in the address. “Ban them now!” |
NC: Man shot after assaulting several women, including his mother
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A Greensboro woman will not face charges after shooting a man who attacked her and three other women on Thursday night, Winston-Salem police said.
The shooting occurred during a domestic dispute in the 900 block of Bethabara Pointe Circle in Winston-Salem.
A man, Johordon Davis, 24, of Thomasville was picking up his belongings from an ex-girlfriend. Davis began assaulting the woman and his mother, who had accompanied him to the house.
Another woman who was at the house, Tamisha Gale Murphy, 38, fired a shot at Davis, and missed, hitting her wife, Winston-Salem police said. |
InfluenceWatch Podcast #256: The Right to Self-Defense
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The recent Supreme Court case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that curtailed a state’s ability to infringe on Americans’ right to carry publicly for their own defense has brought the 2nd Amendment fight back to the headlines as defenders celebrate and gun control activists plan to counter the ruling. Larry Correia, a firearms expert and successful novelist, chose this time to write a nonfiction book called “In Defense of the Second Amendment,” to both explain why winning this particular culture war is necessary and to dismantle arguments from the left about gun control. |
AZ: Phoenix Neighborhood Shooting was Self-Defense
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A man was shot and killed in a Phoenix, AZ neighborhood following an argument on December 2, 2022.
Although the case remains under investigation, it seems that the shooter, who was “working in the area” was confronted by a man who started an argument with him and then pulled a gun on him. The shooter pulled his own gun and shot the man. The defender has not been arrested and investigators say he shot in self-defense. |
TX: Self-Defense Shooting at Midland, TX Gas Station Under Investigation
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On November 26, 2022, Midland, TX Police responded to a “shots-fired” call at a convenience store. On arrival, they learned of a victim already at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On further investigation, it was determined that the injured man had fired on two men and that one of those men returned fire in self-defense.
The injured man was released from the hospital and then arrested. He was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. |
NE: Constitutional Carry Advances to a Floor Vote
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Today, the Judiciary Committee voted on a bipartisan vote, 5-0-1-2, to advance Legislative Bill 77, the constitutional carry bill. LB 77 recognizes the right of law-abiding adults to carry a firearm for self-defense without having to first pay fees or obtain government permission. It is now up for a floor vote. Please use the link below to contact your Senator today, and urge them to support this important legislation. |
KY: Kentucky judge strikes down a gun law that bans them in domestic violence cases
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The Feb. 2 ruling by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves resulted in the dismissal of a charge against Sherman Combs of Cynthia for being a “prohibited person” in possession of a firearm – a .357 Magnum revolver – after a protective order was issued to his wife last June in Harrison County.
Reeve said the federal statute violates the Second Amendment, which says the “right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
He also cited a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last year in which the court said a gun control law can only stand if it “aligns with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.” |
The Catholic Case for Guns
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Okay, so let’s go ahead and get started. We have today with us Rick Barrett, AKA the Armed Catholic. He has a master’s degree in Homeland Security and he’s a certified firearms instructor from the USCCA. So he’s going to talk to us about guns and I think from that introduction, his little bio, you’re going to know which way he’s leaning when it comes to gun ownership. So welcome to the program, Rick. |
GA: Daniel Defense names new CEO
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Bryan County gun manufacturer Daniel Defense has a new CEO.
The company confirmed this week that Rod Reasen has been appointed chief executive officer replacing Marty Daniel.
Daniel founded the Black Creek-based company in 2001. He will remain as the chairman of the board.
In a statement Daniel says, “I will also continue to work diligently in efforts to support our commitment to the Second Amendment thru legislative and social awareness and educational efforts.” |
NC: Two more men caught, charged in Rocky Mount motel shooting
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Police said Damien Williams was killed when he and two other men forced their way into a room at the motel to rob the two men inside.
Officers say there was an exchange of gunfire and Williams and Johnny Lyons were shot. Lyons received non-life-threatening injuries and was one of the men inside the room before the robbery went down.
After consulting with the district attorney, police said the killing of Williams was done in self-defense and no charges would be brought. |
TX: GOA files suit against draconian ATF gun ban
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Thanks to overwhelming support from GOA members, we filed suit yesterday against the ATF’s pistol brace rule.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) jointly filed a lawsuit with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the Biden Pistol Brace Ban. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
This new rule, which took effect on January 31st of this year, will force Americans to register or destroy approximately 40 million of their lawfully owned brace firearms within 120 days, or face possible felony charges. |
NM: House Narrowly Passes Gun Owner Liability Legislation
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On Thursday afternoon, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed House Bill 9, firearms owner liability legislation, on a 37-32 vote. The measure now moves to the New Mexico Senate for committee referrals and hearings. Please begin calling your State Senators in opposition to HB 9. To find out who your State Senators are click here: Find My Legislator - New Mexico Legislature (nmlegis.gov).
On Friday, February 10, at 1:30pm, in Room 309 of the State Capitol, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed committee substitute for House Bill 72, a ban on the transfer or possession of "semi-automatic converter devices." |
The Biden Administration’s Zero Tolerance Policy is Crushing Gun Sellers
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Gun Owners of America obtained copies of this updated ATF order, revised under the Biden Administration in January of 2022, along with the prior version (ATF Order 5370.1D.) that existed under the Trump Administration. GOA is releasing both versions alongside this report. Based on a review of changes in ATF’s policy, it is clear that the Biden Administration is seeking to weaponize ATF’s bureaucracy against the entire Second Amendment industry. According to data published by ATF as analyzed by the Trace:[ii] |
Second Amendment Advocacy Groups, State Attorneys General Take on the ATF Over Pistol Brace
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Two gun rights organizations are supporting separate lawsuits over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule on pistol stabilizing braces.
“This rule demonstrates a clear abuse of power by the ATF,” Jason Ouimet, executive director, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action said in a statement on the NRA website announcing the NRA’s support of a lawsuit filed by several states.
“They’re clearly carrying out the Biden Administration’s anti-gun agenda and it’s got to stop. The NRA is putting its full weight behind fighting this unlawful rule,” Ouimet wrote. |
MT: Attorney General Knudsen calls out big banks for discriminating against firearms companies
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Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen called out big banks for discriminating against firearms companies while testifying in support of pending state legislation that would prevent the state from contracting with companies that have policies discriminating against firearm entities or trade associations.
House Bill 356, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Ler, would require companies seeking to do business with the state to disclose if they have policies that discriminate against other companies or organizations that are involved with the firearms industry or gun rights advocacy.
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FL: DeSantis campaign wanted guns banned at election night event, city employee says
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Emails suggest that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign made two requests of the Tampa Convention Center, the downtown venue that hosted the governor’s November election night celebration: no guns and no fingers pointing at the campaign for seeking such a prohibition.
In a story first reported by the Washington Post, emails from a Tampa Convention Center employee said that the DeSantis campaign told the Florida Department of Law Enforcement it wanted weapons banned from the downtown Tampa event. The Tampa Bay Times verified those emails in which Chase Finch, safety and security manager at the convention center, also suggested the DeSantis campaign knew the request was politically tricky, given Republicans’ embrace of gun rights. |
MN: Gun safety bills gain in Minnesota amid Democratic control
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Gun safety bills are advancing at the Minnesota Legislature, backed by Democrats who are hoping their new control of both chambers will help them pass proposals that Republicans were able to block in recent years. The two main bills would expand background check requirements for firearm sales and other transfers, and allow authorities to temporarily confiscate guns from people in crisis under what are commonly known as red flag laws or extreme risk protection orders. They’re moving ahead as the national debate over preventing gun violence becomes increasingly polarized.
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CA: Two NRA-Backed Cases Challenging California Laws Appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
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The first case challenges Assembly Bill 173. That bill allows the state to disclose gun owners’ highly sensitive information to universities for “research” purposes. That information includes the individual’s name, address, place of birth, phone number, occupation, driver’s license or ID number, race, sex, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and even their social security number and types of firearms that they own. This information was gathered from law-abiding gun owners with the understanding that it would only be used for legitimate law enforcement purposes when they acquired their firearms. |
UT: Fake “Sanctuary” in Utah: House Passes Bill that Ensures Federal Gun Control Enforcement will Continue
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HB219 defines a “federal regulation” as “a federal law, statute, executive order, rule, or regulation that infringes upon, prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for, or registration of, the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use of a firearm, ammunition, or firearm accessory.”
But the legislation includes so many exceptions it would do virtually nothing in practice or effect. And language in the bill will likely be a green light for state and local law enforcement to keep working with the ATF to violate the 2nd Amendment.
On Feb. 9, the House passed HB219 by a 60-13 vote. |
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