Guns
Guns Aren't a Public Health Issue
A deeply flawed documentary by the gray lady unwittingly makes the case for why the CDC shouldn't be studying gun violence.
President Biden Lies About Guns. Again.
Amidst official hysteria over “misinformation,” the president continues to willfully misrepresent the facts on firearms.
Court Strikes Down Ban on Gun Acquisition by People Under Felony Indictment
An indictment for a crime, the court stresses, is very different from a conviction of the crime.
Are the Media Making Mass Shootings Worse?
Yes, according to a growing body of research, says criminologist Adam Lankford.
New Gun Store Tracking Code Deputizes Private Firms To Do Government's Bidding
Politicians bypass hard legislative work and constitutional protections to target activities they don’t like.
"Americans Own Over 415 Million Firearms,"
"consisting of approximately 171 million handguns, 146 million rifles, and 98 million shotguns." There are also estimates of AR-15 ownership and ownership of magazines that hold over 10 rounds (which some state laws classify as "large-capacity").
The Supreme Court's Ruling in Bruen Was a Big Win for Gun Rights
You don't have to prove to a government official that you have “proper cause” to exercise your constitutional right, the Court ruled.
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Expresses Doubt About Appellate Decisions About History in Second Amendment Cases
But wouldn't the arguments in the dissent equally cast doubt on all historical analysis in constitutional cases, or even statutory or common-law cases?
The Largest-Ever Survey of American Gun Owners Finds That Defensive Use of Firearms Is Common
The results also confirm that "assault weapons" and "large capacity" magazines are widely used for lawful purposes.
New York Legislators Seem To Think Posting 'Gun-Free Zone' Signs in Times Square Will Minimize Crime
Approximately 36 blocks around Times Square will now be deemed a "gun-free zone." What purpose is served by this?
Third Circuit Sends Down to District Court the Second Amendment Challenge to N.J.'s Ban on >10-Round Magazines
The appellate court would leave the matter for the district court to decide in the first instance, subject to appellate review; Judge Matey dissented, arguing that the appellate court should have considered the issue directly.
A Case That Pits Gun Rights Activism Against Federalism
Gun control advocates may embrace the 10th Amendment.
D.C. Circuit Upholds the Bump Stock Ban, Saying It Is Consistent With the 'Best Interpretation' of the Law
It is hard to see how, given the contortions required to deliver the unilateral prohibition that Donald Trump demanded.
Restoring the right to bear arms, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen
Article for Cato Supreme Court Review
Desperate California Anti-Gunners Wreck Junior Shooter Clubs
Lawmakers claimed they were just banning marketing guns to kids.
Which Is More Scandalous: The Training for Armed Teachers or the Training for Police Officers?
On average, the minimum requirement for cops is about 650 hours, compared to about 1,300 hours for barbers.
The New York Times Is Surprised To Find Public Defenders Championing the Second Amendment
Yet the civil rights movement has long had a gun rights component.
California Enacts Gun Control Law Modeled on Texas' SB 8 Anti-Abortion Law
Both laws seek to evade judicial review by delegating enforcement exclusively to private parties.
Parents of Michigan School Shooter Appeal Manslaughter Charge
Plus: The emptiness of "national conservatism," anti-tech antitrust antics, and more...
One Civilian With a Gun at an Indiana Mall Offered Better Protection Than 376 Cops in Uvalde
Taking personal responsibility turns out to be a better idea than putting faith in the state.
A New Gun Law Reflects the Worst Instincts of Both Parties
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act increases the penalties for violating arbitrary firearm bans.
Uvalde Shooting Report Undermines Calls To Ban Guns and 'Back the Blue'
Only you can be relied upon to protect you and your loved ones. Ignore anybody who claims otherwise.
Jacob Sullum: Why Japanese Gun Control Isn't a Model for America
Senior Editor Jacob Sullum examines how the claim that Japanese gun restrictions account for the country's low violent crime rate isn't as simple as it sounds.
The Left and Right Are Living in Different Realities
The risk of broad and overcautious policies is one we should take more seriously.
Interesting Defendant Anonymity Opinion in Trademark / Parody / Gun 3-D Printing Controversy
And, even more exciting, there’s personal jurisdiction thrown in.
State Reactions to the SCOTUS Ruling Against Discretionary Carry-Permit Laws Range From Compliance to Defiance
Some states promptly eliminated subjective standards, while others refused to recognize the decision's implications.
The Clarence Thomas Court Is Good News for Gun Rights, Bad News for Criminal Justice Reform
Like it or not, the Thomas Court is here.
How Would You Change the Constitution?
I asked scholars, podcasters, and passersby how they'd change the nation's founding charter. Here's what they told me.