The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit declined the State of Illinois’ petition to rehear the 2012 decision striking down as unconstitutional Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense…
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Inaccuracies Aplenty in CA Politicians’ Press Conference Announcing Gun Ban Agenda
Their presentation contained numerous inaccuracies and raised a host of uncomfortable questions. Below is list of the major errors, silly, and downright demagogic moments…
Environmental Extremists + ATF = Total Ammunition Ban
Taken together, these two separate proposals from these two separate groups create a perfect storm that could potentially result in an absolute ban on almost all ammunition…
Effective January 1, 2013: California Bans Carry of Long Guns In Public
AB 1527 is effectively a general ban on the carrying of unloaded “firearms that are not handguns” (presumably long-guns) outside of a vehicle in most public places…
NRA & CRPA File Lawsuit Against Orange County Sheriff in US District Court
Orange County citizens should be able to exercise their fundamental right to bear arms, but are precluded from doing so because they do not have what Sheriff Hutchens uniquely considers “good cause.”
NRA Files Legal Brief in Challenge to San Francisco Gun Control Laws – VIDEO
Attorneys for the NRA, San Francisco Veteran Police Officers Association, and several gun owners filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in their legal challenge to the “locked-storage” law.
SCOTUS Grants Review in Firearm Search Warrant Case
Often police seize firearms collections even when most of those firearms are not alleged as part of any criminal offense. These seizures result in damage to the firearms, and inevitably cost their owners expenses and legal fees to get the firearms back…
California Police Crack Down on Prohibited Persons Possessing Firearms & Ammunition
We expect this to be the beginning of a more focused effort by California law enforcement agencies to track down and prosecute individuals illegally in possession of firearms or ammunition…
Amicus Filed by Congress of Racial Equality in Lawsuit Challenging San Diego Restrictive CCW Policies
The CORE brief emphasizes how the right to “bear arms” does not stop at one’s doorstep, and gives a historical analysis of the Fourteenth Amendment…
Opening Brief Filed in Lawsuit Challenging San Diego County’s CCW Policies
The lawsuit asserts that under the Second Amendment, a desire for self-defense must constitute “good cause” for the issuance of a CCW…
Was it an Accident? What FFL’s Should Know About Willful Violations
Willful acts in violation of law by a firearm dealer can carry dire consequences. Criminal prosecution is possible…
California Sued Over So-Called Assault Weapons Arrest
The Second Amendment and Calguns Foundations have filed a lawsuit in US District Court in California, seeking to have the state’s definition of so-called “assault weapons” declared unconstitutionally vague…
NRA/CRPAF Lawsuit Filed to Force LAPD to Comply with Court Ordered CCW Permitting Process
NRA and CRPA Foundation are sponsoring two new legal actions to enforce a 16-year old court Order against the City of LA over its concealed weapons permit issuance policies…
Rename Your UZI and Now Your Legal – Stupid California Assault Weapon Laws
That small change may make a big difference for California residents interested in self-defense firearms…
Thanks to All Who Helped Kill the California Handgun Ammunition Scheme
Next time you purchase ammo via the Internet or at a store and do not have to provide your thumb-print like a common criminal, remember the patriots like Steve Helsley who made it possible…
Los Angeles City Council Unwittingly Invites Legal Challenge to Restrictive CCW Policy
In Contemplating a Ban on Openly Carrying Unloaded Firearms, Los Angeles City Council Unwittingly Invites Legal Challenge to City’s Restrictive CCW Policy…
NRA & CRPA Oppose Los Angeles Gun Purchaser Warning Letter
The City’s Program originally consisted of sending the so-called “warning letters” to new gun buyers who resided in specific neighborhoods in the City…
Formal Injunction Against Enforcement Of California Ammunition Sales Ban Issued
The lawsuit was prompted in part by the many objections and questions raised by confused police, ammunition purchasers, and sellers about what ammunition is covered by the new laws…
Appeal Filed In Lawsuit Challenging San Diego Concealed Carry Weapons Policies
California law allows unloaded open carry of handguns, rather than needing a CCW to defend yourself you can carry unloaded and openly, California law that requires you to wait until you are about to be attacked, then load your firearm…
NRA & CRPA Foundation Submit Opposition To Proposed Microstamping Regulations
If adopted, the new regulations would requires that after January 1, 2010, all semiautomatic pistols for sale by firearm retailers be “designed and equipped” with microstamping technology…
Another Lawsuit Filed Challenging Ban On Shipping Ammunition Into California
The law requires shipping companies to bear the burden of determining whether the recipient of a package containing handgun ammunition is covered by one of the exceptions before delivering the package…
Oral Arguments Heard In Critical Second Amendment Case
The NRA argued that the highest standard, “strict scrutiny” test should apply, meaning that any gun-control law must address a compelling governmental interest…
Commerce City, CA Council Votes To Close Shooting Range Despite Protests
The City Council voted to close the range anyway, likely for unfounded fear of lawsuits from neighbors around the range facility…
Despite NRA/CPRA Opposition, Emeryville Passes Draconian Firearm Vendor Ordinance And Bans Gun Stores
The sudden desire to adopt LCAV’s ordinance that makes running a profitable firearm store nearly impossible…
NRA/CRPA Oppose Gun Control Ordinances Considered By Oakland City Council
NRA/CRPA Submit Letter Opposing Gun Control Ordinances Being Considered By The Oakland City Council