Spotlight
The Supreme Court is set to consider Antonyuk v. James, a case challenging New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) as unconstitutional. This appeal argues that the CCIA’s stringent requirements, including demonstrating “good moral character” and banning firearms from “sensitive places,” defy the precedent set by the landmark New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen decision.
Meanwhile, in Utah, a significant stride towards protecting gun owner privacy has been made with the passage of House Bill 406. This bill aims to prevent the use of merchant category codes to track firearm-related purchases, a practice seen as a form of surveillance on law-abiding gun owners.
Last, a federal judge in California has blocked a law that would allow lawsuits against manufacturers of “abnormally dangerous” firearms.
The Number:
422.9 Million Firearms in Civilian Hands
According to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, there are approximately 422.9 million firearms owned by American civilians, averaging 1.2 guns per person. This figure highlights extensive ownership across the nation, with handguns making up 57% of these purchases.
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In-Depth
Safety Recall: Biometric Gun Safes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 120,520 biometric gun safes from retailers like Bass Pro Shop, Amazon, and Walmart. Brands including Bulldog Cases and Awesafe are affected due to a flaw allowing unauthorized access, posing injury risks. For now, the recommendation is for consumers to stop using the biometric feature, remove batteries, and use the key lock.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Supports Township’s Gun Range Ban
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld Stroud Township’s ordinance limiting firearm discharge to designated ranges, ruling it does not violate Second Amendment rights. The decision followed a challenge by Jonathan Barris against the township’s regulations on his backyard range, which faced safety concerns due to its proximity to a shopping center.
Wyoming Legislators Defeat Firearms Registry Bill
In Wyoming, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and 22 House Conservatives successfully opposed HB0151, which threatened to establish a firearms registry. Efforts continue to ensure future legislation includes penalties for privacy violations.
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ATF Increases FFL Revocations Under Biden Administration
The ATF has escalated its revocation of Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) to 157 in 2023, up from 88 in 2022 and five in late 2021, enforcing a “zero-tolerance” policy for paperwork errors. The NSSF views this as a politically driven attempt to impact lawful firearm retailers, prompting the introduction of the Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement (RIFLE) Act to offer clearer guidelines for firearm retailers. Read More – America’s 1st Freedom
Highlights
- Reevaluation of Hawaii’s Butterfly Knife Ban: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will reconsider Hawaii’s ban on butterfly knives.
- Arizona Gun Stores Contest Accusations: Arizona gun retailers are fighting federal court accusations of supplying firearms to Mexican cartels.
- Majority Support for Supreme Court’s Pro-Gun Ruling: 64% of Americans back the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the right to carry guns for self-defense in public.
- California’s Billy Club Ban Struck Down: A California court has overturned the state’s ban on billy clubs, reinforcing the right to carry less-lethal weapons for self-defense.
- Gun Ads Win in California: The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied California’s request to rehear a case on gun advertisement bans.
- Rhode Island Discusses New Gun Legislation: Rhode Island House to debate a bill for closer monitoring of “crime guns” through state lab examinations and national database entries.
- “Absurd” Duluth Gun Charge Case: Steven Albert Cooper, facing charges for possessing a firearm he found and attempted to return, argues for dismissal, citing an “absurd” abuse of discretion.
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