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Supreme Court to Decide the Fate of Maryland’s AR15 Ban in Landmark 2A Case ~ VIDEO
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Maryland’s ‘Sensitive Places’ Gun Ban Faces Fierce Challenge: SAF Fights for Your Right to Carry
The state of MD adopted a statute which bans concealed carry in a wide array of so-called “sensitive places”. The Problem? There are no historical examples to support such a broad ban.
SCOTUS Forces Maryland to Deliver On Key Second Amendment Case Argument ~ VIDEO
In a significant development, the United States Supreme Court has ordered Delaware to respond immediately to the petition in a pending 2nd Amendment Case…
SCOTUS Denies Maryland Extension in Assault Weapons Ban
The Supreme Court of The United States has denied Maryland’s extension to reply to a writ of certiorari in a lawsuit challenging the state’s assault weapons ban (AWB).
MD: Brief Submitted in ‘Red Flag’ Challenge Where Marine Corps Veteran Suffered Humiliating Involuntary Mental Health Evaluation
Mr. Willey, a 64-year-old Marine Corps veteran, had guns confiscated for allegedly making threats, which Willey steadfastly denied & forced to endure a humiliating involuntary mental health evaluation.
Gun Activists Petition Supreme Court to Fix Circuit Split on 2nd Amendment Injury Analysis
“All rights protected by the Constitution are equal,” said SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb, “and therefore any infringements on one right should merit the same degree of scorn as infringements against another right.”
‘Showdown Over AR-15’ Looms if SCOTUS Takes Maryland Gun Ban Case
It’s one of the biggest cases to be submitted to the Supreme Court for certiorari (review) in recent memory, for the third time, and if the high court takes it…
Fourth Circuit Finds Maryland’s License to Purchase a Handgun Constitutional
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit en banc ruled that the Maryland handgun purchase license is constitutional.
2 Contradictory Decisions on AR15 Rifle Bans Reflect Clashing Views of Supreme Court Precedents
It looks like the Supreme Court will have to remind the lower courts that criminal use of guns does not negate the right of law-abiding Americans to own them.
4th Circuit Court Federal Judges Caught Intentionally Manipulating 2A Cases
In a stunning revelation, dissenting judges in the Bianchi case exposed the underhanded tactics of their majority counterparts within the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals undermining the 2nd Amendment…
Fourth Circuit Rules Ban on “Assault Weapons” is Constitutional
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that laws banning firearms such as AR-15 are constitutional in a case challenging “Maryland’s Firearms Safety Act of 2013.”
Federal Judge Declares Multiple Maryland Public Carry Bans Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court Judge has issued a decision declaring Maryland’s bans on firearm carry in locations selling alcohol, private buildings or property without the owner’s consent unconstitutional…
Pastor Defends Church in Southwest Baltimore, Shooting Justified
According to the pastor, Palmore, who has a long criminal history, advanced towards him with a pair of bolt cutters, prompting the pastor to shoot in self-defense.
Common Semi-Auto Weapons & Understanding SCOTUS Denials of Certiorari
Fortunately for gun owners, the Supreme Court did not “shoot down” the challenge, the Court simply decided not to hear the challenge at this time….
U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on MD “Assault Weapon” Ban: What It Means for Rights Advocates
For gun rights supporters, today’s news is a mixed bag. While the denial in the Bianchi case is disappointing, it doesn’t close the door on future Supreme Court intervention…
Clearly Biased Federal Appeals Court Considers Maryland’s Assault Weapon Ban
The Fourth Circuit will likely rule against the Second Amendment advocates, either by upholding Maryland’s ban directly or remanding the case for further litigation….
FPC Files Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s “Assault Weapon” Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a supplemental brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in its Bianchi v. Brown lawsuit.
Spoiler Alert: ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban ~ Government Must Prove That Weapons Are NOT In Common Use
Maryland’s “assault weapons” ban, which seeks to outlaw the AR-15, among other semiautomatic firearms.
Strange Events at Fourth Circuit on Second Amendment
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the unusual use of the en banc panel seems designed to gut the Second Amendment and defy the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS Should Review Maryland’s Semi-Auto Ban: 2nd Amendment Foundation Weekly Recap ~ VIDEO
Suspiciously, the case was fully briefed & argued before a 3-judge panel for the Fourth Circuit. Inexplicably, over a year after argument was held no panel opinion has been issued…
FPC Asks Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit Challenging Maryland “Assault Weapon” Ban
FPC announced the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court in Bianchi v. Brown, its lawsuit challenging Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.”
Civil Rights Group to To Maryland: STOP Blaming Gun Owners for Crimes Committed By Criminals
Holding firearms manufacturers and dealers responsible for crimes committed by criminals, who are already prohibited, is “definitely the wrong approach.”
Fourth Circuit to Hear Maryland Second Amendment Case En Banc
A court case involving many restrictions on the right to acquire handguns in Maryland will be heard by an en banc panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The strategy appears to be: delay, delay, delay.
Laws Requiring Permission to Obtain Guns Look Vulnerable: Good Bye FID Cards
The 4th Circuit’s Rejection of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing System Suggests Similar Schemes in Other States Are Unconstitutional…
Maryland State Police Choose to Enforce Unconstitutional Law
The Maryland State Police issued a directive to all employees to keep enforcing the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) law.
Federal Appeals Court Knocks Out Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License
In other words, if a person’s ability to acquire firearms is restricted, then that person’s right to keep and bear arms is infringed.
Court Strikes Down Maryland’s Infringement of Second Amendment Rights
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has struck down a Maryland gun law which places multiple restrictions on the purchase of handguns, thus, infringing on Second Amendment rights.
Judge Issues Injunction Blocking MD’s Unconstitutional Carry Restrictions
A Maryland court found it was “self-evident” that Maryland’s carry permitting regime was unconstitutional.
Former Baltimore Mayor’s Candidacy Announcement Minimizes Corruption and Crimes
She took from “needy families” and “the poor”…the same ones she’s counting on slick-talking into voting for her again.
Amicus Briefs Filed in Challenge of Maryland County’s ‘Sensitive Places’
Two impressive coalitions have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting a challenge of a Maryland county’s sweeping and prohibitive “sensitive places” designations.
