Spotlight
A federal court recently ruled California’s ammunition purchase restrictions unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez highlighted the law’s lack of historical precedent and its infringement on the right to bear arms.
In another stride for gun rights, South Carolina is advancing towards permitless carry. The state Senate passed a bill allowing residents to carry firearms without a permit or mandatory training. If signed into law, South Carolina would “join 27 other states that have similar permitless carry laws.”
The Number:
Lever Action Rifle Sales Surge 57%
Sales of lever action rifles have surged by 57%, with prices up nearly 12%.
This resurgence is due to increased availability and pent-up demand from the past two years. Enthusiasts are now seizing the opportunity to own these classic firearms.
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Supreme Court’s New Test for Gun Laws
The Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen introduced a new test for evaluating gun laws, requiring judges to assess laws based on the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. This has led to confusion among lower courts on how to apply this test.
Gun Owners and Digital Privacy
Gun owners using smartphones and Apple products should be wary of ad spyware like Patternz, which can collect and sell sensitive data to federal law enforcement without a warrant. The Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA) has passed the House Judiciary Committee, aiming to combat this type of online tracking.
Indiana’s Legislative Move Against Gary’s Gun Industry Lawsuit
Indiana lawmakers are pushing a bill to stop cities from suing firearm manufacturers, dealers, or trade associations. This targets Gary’s lawsuit against gunmakers for allegedly facilitating illegal gun sales.
Highlights
- Victory for Young Adults in Pennsylvania: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Pennsylvania’s ban on 18-to-20-year-olds carrying firearms for self-defense.
- Federal Judge Halts California’s SB2: A Federal District Judge issued a preliminary injunction against California’s SB2, stopping handgun carry bans in public spaces.
- New Mexicans Rally for Gun Rights: Around 200 New Mexicans protested against gun control, advocating for 2A rights in cold weather.
- Colorado’s Credit Card Tracking Debate: Colorado reviews a bill to track firearm and ammunition purchases via credit cards, raising privacy concerns.
- Challenging New York’s 2A Restrictions: A lawsuit challenges New York’s ban on non-residents’ 2A rights.
- Florida’s Firearm Purchase Wait Time: Florida is considering reducing the firearm purchase waiting period to three days.
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We are proud to be a Patriot Sponsor for the 2024 Navy SEAL Foundation Houston Evening of Tribute event to be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Post Oak Hotel.
Each year, through the support of the Houston community, the NSF is able to deliver over 30 critical programs to SEALs and their families.
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