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Bump stocks back on store shelves in three states :: 03/04/2023

Though for how long is anyone’s guess. After the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the ATF’s administrative ban on bump stocks, the Department of Justice had until last Monday to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. But after the DOJ failed to do so the Fifth Circuit’s order took effect, and that means that in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi bump stocks are now once again available for purchase.

Illinois Jumps on the BAN-Body Armor Bandwagon :: 03/04/2023

Illinois – Illinois’ new House bill HB3238 “Provides that, with certain exceptions, beginning January 1, 2024, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly possess an armor plate, body armor, or military helmet.”

NICS Numbers for February 2023, Fourth Highest for Gun Sales :: 03/04/2023

In February of 2023, the number of gun sales and total National Instant background Check System (NICS) checks continue to be very close to the numbers from February of last year, 2022. The number of gun sales from 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 only varies by 8 percent from the lowest (1.24 million in 2020) to the highest (1.35 million in 2021). It appears the United States has reached a semi-stable level of gun sales close to what was an unprecedented record of sales in 2016. The number of gun sales for February of 2023 is 1.30 million.

Senate Republicans introduce ATF Transparency Act :: 03/04/2023

Don’t expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to let this bill get very far, but good on GOP senators for making the agency’s opaqueness an issue on Capitol Hill.

United States State Department Bans Strelok Ballistic App :: 03/04/2023

New sanctions against Russian interests include the popular shooting apps Strelok and Strelok Pro. Used for ballistic calculation, the apps were developed and maintained by Russian citizen Igor Vladimirovich Borisov. Igor was informed Saturday that he and, by extension, his apps were now on the sanctioned list.

Gov. DeSantis Says He'd Like Open Carry Added to Constitutional Carry Bill :: 03/03/2023

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told Gun Owners of America (GOA) that he would like to see open carry added to the constitutional carry legislation currently making its way through the Florida legislature.

News Flash: Second Amendment is for Everyone, Including Minority Communities :: 03/03/2023

Times, and gun ownership, are changing. Much to the chagrin of those who oppose lawful gun ownership, it is becoming increasingly difficult to paint the stereotype of today’s gun owner as pale, male and stale.

President Biden: 'We're Gonna Ban Assault Weapons Again Come Hell or High Water' :: 03/03/2023

President Joe Biden pledged to ban “assault weapons” again during a Wednesday night address to the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference, saying he would secure the ban “come hell or high water.”

California City to Charge More Than 1,000 Dollars for Gun Carry Permits :: 03/02/2023

Residents of one Los Angeles County suburb will have to shell out big bucks to exercise their right to carry a firearm.

City Councilwoman Supports 'Assault Weapons' Ban After Michigan State Handgun Attack :: 03/02/2023

Newport City, Rhode Island, city councilwoman Jeanne-Marie Napolitano put her support behind a state-level “assault weapons” ban following the February 13 handgun attack at Michigan State University.

San Jose Isn't Enforcing Its Gun Insurance Requirement :: 03/02/2023

Officials in one California city have not attempted to enforce their novel requirement that gun owners buy specialized insurance.

West Virginia Becomes 12th Campus Carry State in the Union :: 03/02/2023

Gov. Jim Justice (R) signed campus carry legislation into law Wednesday, making West Virginia the 12th campus carry state in the Union.

Analysis: Should Gun-Related Suicides be Counted as Gun Violence? :: 03/01/2023

It’s impossible to talk honestly about gun-death statistics in America without deciding how to categorize suicides.

Another Major Poll Shows Increasing Popularity of MSRs Among Americans :: 03/01/2023

Americans have purchased Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) by the millions and are becoming more aware of the firearm’s functionality and operation. As a result, a new poll shows Americans increasingly do not support a national ban on MSRs at the same time President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats continue to demand one.

Lawmakers Saying 'Not So Fast' on Credit Card Gun Store Tracking Code :: 03/01/2023

Amalgamated Bank CEO Priscilla Sims Brown isn’t shy about catering to Democratic politics and progressive causes. The New York Post even described her as “the Left’s private banker.”

Mexico Smears U.S. Firearm Manufacturers at U.N. Forum :: 03/01/2023

Mexico must believe that its lawsuits against firearm manufacturers and firearm retailers are on legal life support. The country is now turning to the United Nations’ Ninth Conference of States Parties (CSP9) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to spread outrageous and false allegations about the American firearm industry.

White House Takes Swipe at DeSantis on Guns as He Pushes Reforms :: 03/01/2023

The Biden Administration took aim at Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

18-20-Year-Olds Getting Permits for Campus Carry in Texas :: 02/28/2023

College students aged 18–20 are now getting Texas concealed handgun permits to carry firearms for self-defense on campuses and in businesses around the Lone Star State.

Activist David Hogg: Americans 'Have No Right to a Gun' :: 02/28/2023

Gun control activist David Hogg tweeted Sunday that Americans “have no right to a gun,” suggesting that the right to keep and bear arms applies only to members of the militia.

Aurora Victim's Family Says Gun-Control Group Misled Them on Risks of 'Meritless' Lawsuit That Drove Them into Bankruptcy :: 02/28/2023

The parents of an Aurora, Colorado, theater shooting victim said they felt revictimized after being misled about the consequences of a 2014 lawsuit they filed with the help of a leading gun-control group.

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