The taxes on sound suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, originally enacted in 1934, were meant to be prohibitive, imposing bans in the guise of raising revenue.
Long restricted by federal law, suppressors are poised to be freed by litigation or legislation.
The Fifth Circuit hands down a highly fact-specific decision in a Second Amendment challenge to a federal law.
No, says a magistrate judge.
Unanimous rulings on discrimination, guns, and religion once again challenge the common media narrative that the Court is hopelessly polarized.
"A manufacturer of goods is not an accomplice to every unaffiliated retailer whom it fails to make follow the law."
My wife and I built our defensive skills with six days of sweat, dust, and the right mindset.
Joel Alicea’s defense of originalism demonstrates broad applicability of the text-history method.
It’s déjà vu all over again.
It’s a small step in the right direction for self-defense rights.
Is the small-government Democrat beefing up state power?
More litigation is required to find out which kits and unfinished parts are subject to regulation.
Narrow decision leaves ATF regulation in limbo.
Canada long relied on the U.S. for protection. Now it needs to rediscover self-reliance.
Good intentions, bad results.
"even though that necessity wasn't fully apparent in the moment."
The Supreme Court will decide whether this threat to the Second Amendment is legally viable.
Though awkward and antiquated, the Second Amendment’s syntax and grammar unambiguously protect gun rights.
A few months ago, the Sixth Circuit upheld the federal categorical prohibition on gun acquisition and transportation by people under indictment.
Measures restricting gun ownership still disproportionately harm black and brown people, says Maj Toure, founder of "Black Guns Matter."
More laws couldn’t have stopped the crime and won’t stop people from making their own weapons.
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Gabriel Metcalf argues that his prosecution under the Gun-Free School Zones Act violated his constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Maybe we can all agree that government officials shouldn’t target political enemies.
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