Law and the Courts

Tennessee Concedes Its Under 21 Concealed Carry Ban Violates the 2nd, 14th Amendments

  1. The Challenged Scheme regulating the possession and carrying of handguns that restricts individuals aged 18 years old to 20 years old from carrying handguns or obtaining permits to carry handguns on the basis…


Illinois AG, Buried In Lawsuits, Has Bad Day At Gun Ban Court Date

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul finds himself in the unpleasant position of defending the indefensible.  It falls upon him to defend Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new gun and magazine ban in the courts.  At a court…





Overwhelming #RESISTANCE: 80+ Sheriffs Tell Illinois Gov. Pritzker They Won’t Enforce His Gun Control Law

Yesterday, we noted that over thirty Illinois sheriffs had publicly told Illinois’ illustrious Gov. J.B. Pritzker they refuse to enforce the new gun ban and registration bill he so gleefully signed into law. The effort…


Third Circuit to Decide if Nonviolent Criminals Should Lose Their Gun Rights

Back in 1995, Bryan Range pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $2,458 in food stamps by misrepresenting his income. He returned the money, paid a $100 fine and $288 in court costs, and served three years…


In Its Bump Stock Ruling, the Fifth Circuit Declares Separation of Powers is Still a Thing

An appeals court ruling that struck down the Trump-era rule banning bump stocks could have a much wider-reaching impact than just the plastic accessory. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overwhelmingly ruled…



Federal Judge Issus Temporary Restraining Order Blocking New Jersey’s Post-Bruen Concealed Carry Restrictions

Working from the template created by New York’s failed fit of pique after the Bruen decision was handed down, the Second Amendment pit of despair that is the state of New Jersey enacted its own…