Judge Watson’s decision struck down both arguments, claiming that neither the short-barreled rifle nor the machine gun falls within the scope of the Second Amendment’s protection
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Surprisingly 9th Circuit Overturns Federal Gun Law, But the Comments Highlight Bigger Problems ~ VIDEO
The 9th Circuit’s decision not only pours fuel on Second Amendment rights but has also highlighted broader issues of government overreach, arbitrary lawmaking, and the rehabilitation of felons.
The Misunderstood Punishment of Judge Roger ‘Saint’ Benitez That Will Backfire On Anti-Gun Lobby ~ VIDEO
Judge Benitez will have the opportunity to delve deeper into issues he’s passionate about, and that’s something we can all get behind.
En Banc Review in Teter v. Lopez ~ The Straw That Breaks Justice Roberts’ Back?
Could the 9th Circuit’s decision to grant review of a Hawaii Knife Ban be the straw that breaks the camel’s back & trigger the Supreme Court to take up an arms ban case?
Raging Against 9th Circuit’s Pro-Arms Ruling: Hawaii Gambles on En Banc Review
Stakes are high as Hawaii seeks en banc review of game-changing 9th Circuit win for the right to keep and bear arms in 13 states, and nationally.
CA Ban on Sale of Semi-Auto Rifles to Young Adults Violates 2A
A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit has published a decision that the ban on the sale of semi-automatic centerfire rifles infringes on the Second Amendment.
9th Circuit Strikes Down California’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban For Young Adults
A three-judge panel for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday struck down a California prohibition on sales of semiautomatic rifles to young adults.
Dissent Excoriates Ninth Circuit Refusal of en banc Rehearing of Second Amendment
After the decision by the Ninth Circuit not to rehear the case of Mai v. United States en banc, eight judges write a blistering dissent.
California Magazine Ban in Trouble; California Exempts Retired Reserve Officers
The argument is that retired officers are no longer state officials, therefore they do not fall under a special employment category. That argument has not been upheld by the courts, at least so far.
Ninth Circuit Three Judge Panel Upholds Second Amendment Right to Open Carry
Judge O’Scannlain writes that both concealed and open carry may not be forbidden because forbidding both is a clear infringement of Second Amendment rights.
9th Circuit Court Rules For The Right Of The People To Open Carry Guns
In a somewhat shocking turn of events, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right of the individual to carry a firearm openly in public for self-defense.
Second Amendment Gun Rights ‘On Life Support’ in the Ninth Circuit
The court released a new decision, which held that “the Second Amendment does not independently protect a proprietor’s right to sell firearms.”
CGF to Ask SCOTUS to Review Anti-Gun 9th Circuit Decision
On April 4, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc of Jeff Silvester. v. Calif. Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Equality Lawsuit Challenges Special Gun Privileges for Retired Government Employees
The lawsuit challenging the State’s many special statutory exemptions to gun laws for retired “peace officers” as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
Activist Judiciary Undermines Presidential Authority
The Ninth Circuit would have done well to remind the U.S. District Court not to intrude on Presidential prerogative. Instead, the Ninth Circuit makes matters worse…
U.S. President Responds To District Court Judge’s Issuance Of An Injunction
One would think the President’s Executive Order, predicated on his duty to protect the Nation & its citizenry, would outweigh the States’ insistence that personal economic interests are harmed…
Washington State Alleges It’s Harmed by President’s Executive Order Travel Ban
The district court should never have issued a TRO, enjoining the U.S. President from carrying out his executive order that was designed to protect this Nation and the American public…
Travel Ban Executive Order Is Lawful, Contrary To Decision Of 9th Circuit
Internationalist globalist elites don’t like this Executive Order because it conflicts with their goal to seed disruption in our Country as they have seeded disruption in the EU.
Ninth Circuit Overturns ruling on Second Amendment Waiting Periods
The Ninth Circuit has overturned the District Court decision in Silvester v. Harris. The Ninth held that waiting periods were reasonable safety precautions.
Law Professors File Brief Opposing 9th Circuit Rehearing in Second Amendment Lawsuit
Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced today that it has joined Law Professors Randy Barnett (Georgetown University Law Center), Robert J. Cottrol (George Washington University Law School)…..
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) Files Critical Pro-Gun Legal Brief
Thanks to the support of our members and donors, attorneys for Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and five other pro-Second Amendment groups filed a legal brief urging the Ninth Circuit Court…..
Attack On Gun Rights Takes New Shapes
A medical marijuana CARD is now Second Amendment disqualification, according to a decision of the uber-liberal federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bearing Arms Outside The Home In Grave Danger
North Carolina Bill becomes vital after leftist 9th Circuit decides against ‘bearing’ arms outside the home. . .
Peruta Opinion Finds No Right to Carry Concealed Firearms
A full panel of the Ninth Circuit Court today used shameful sophistry & sleight of hand to effectively deny millions of Californians their constitutional right to bear arms…
Ninth on Peruta: No Right to Carry Concealed, Effectively, No Right to Carry
The Ninth Circuit has ruled, that there is no right to bear arms concealed outside the home. They refused to consider that California bans open carry…
9th Circuit Court Declares That Second Amendment Rights Are Not Second Class Rights
Given California’s legal requirements to use licensed dealers for firearm transfers & background checks, it’s important that retailer’s doors are open…
How Long For The Peruta En Banc Process In California?
A recent case in the Ninth Circuit gives us hints as to how soon the Peruta case may be decided…
California Pro Gun Lawsuit To Be Argued on Live Video Feed
Our attorneys will be arguing two important civil rights cases TOMORROW at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
TWO WEEKS! (Really)
On February 9 — two weeks from today — our attorneys will be arguing two important civil rights cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
9th Circuit Court: Does the Second Amendment Apply Outside the Home?
On June 16 2015 the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals begins hearing an appeal of their own decision against the “good cause” requirement in California’s concealed carry process…