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Spotlight
Following a lawsuit by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), New York City has adopted an emergency rule allowing nonresidents to apply for concealed carry permits.
The lawsuit, filed in February 2024, argued that nonresidents were previously denied the ability to secure permits, leaving them defenseless. This rule change aims to comply with the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, which invalidated New York’s prior restriction requiring proof of “proper cause.”
GOA’s Erich Pratt hailed the development as a win for the millions of Americans who work or visit New York, though he warned that further legal action could follow if permit issuance remains problematic.
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The Number:
25 Constitutional Carry States
25 states enacted Constitutional Carry laws in 2024, allowing residents to carry firearms without a permit, with other states seeing an increase in carry permits.
In-Depth
NRA Scores Victory Against Biden’s ATF Pistol Brace Rule
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the NRA and 25 states, labeling the ATF’s rule on stabilizing braces as “arbitrary and capricious.” The decision reverses an order denying the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction against the rule, which would have subjected pistols with stabilizing braces to stricter regulations under the National Firearms Act and Gun Control Act.
FPC Moves to Block Oregan’s Ban on Self-Built Firearms
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a motion with the U.S. District Court of Oregon to block the state’s ban on self-built firearms. This ban prohibits individuals from manufacturing their own firearms without serial numbers, often referred to as “ghost guns.”
Read More – Firearms Policy Coalition
Massachusetts Gun Owners Repeal New Restrictions
Gun owners in Massachusetts are pursuing a referendum to repeal the state’s sweeping new gun control law, Chapter 35. The Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL) has initiated the referendum process, which could place the question on the 2026 ballot. Petitioners must collect nearly 50,000 valid signatures by October 9th to qualify the referendum and potentially suspend the law.
Highlights
- NRA Backs Olympic Shooters: Over the past three years, the NRA has invested $750,000 in USA Shooting athletes, including $250,000 for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- WOOX Introduces the Vigilante Furniture: This features AR-15 Style Firearms blending wood and modern styles.
- CANCON Carolinas: Tickets are available now for the Nov 8-9 shooting festival at a new larger South Carolina venue with new sponsors, shooting lanes, guns, and suppressors.
- The 2025 Great American Outdoor Show: The event will be held February 1-9 in Harrisburg, PA celebrating hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions.
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