Law and the Courts

Will SCOTUS Strike Down New York’s ‘May Issue’ Gun Permit Regime? All Signs Point to Yes

By Larry Keane The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen and a decision will likely come next June at the end of the court’s current term. Early reactions suggest…



This is How New York City Will Make Concealed Carry Practically Impossible Even After Losing at the Supreme Court

But wait: If Times Square is “sensitive” on a busy night, then so is much of the city, much of the time.  Rockefeller Center is about to get “sensitive” for two and a half months,…


City of Boston Settles Carry Permit Processing Delay Lawsuit, Pays SAF’s Attorney’s Fees

From the Second Amendment Foundation . . . The City of Boston has settled a federal lawsuit filed by the Second Amendment Foundation and other plaintiffs over delays in accepting and processing licenses to carry…


Mystal: Democrat States Must Rage Against the Dying of the Civilian Disarmament Light

  Ammosexuals may argue that lethal phallic symbols are the only things that compensate for their feelings of fear, but I know who these people will be shooting at. It’ll be me. It’ll be my…



Scenes From Outside Yesterday’s Supreme Court Arguments

By MigraineMan It turns out the sidewalk in front of United States Supreme Court building isn’t really a free-speech zone. I was promptly banished to the other side of the street yesterday because my flag…


Text, History and Tradition – Not Interest Balancing – At the Heart of Supreme Court’s New York Gun Rights Case

By John Velleco Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in New York State Rifle & Pistol v. Bruen, a challenge to New York State’s discretionary concealed carry licensing scheme, which requires New Yorkers…


Gottlieb Predicts a Supreme Court Victory for Gun Rights After Justices Tipped Their Hands

By Lee Williams In his appearance before the United States Supreme Court Wednesday, attorney Paul Clement argued that New York made it all but impossible for ordinary law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights:…