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U.S. v. Hemani Arguments

On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani. The case involves a defendant who is fighting a federal indictment for possessing a firearm while being a marijuana user.

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Political Report | Braced Pistols’ Status Unresolved

The U.S. Supreme Court has characterized handguns as the “quintessential” Second Amendment arm. Pistol braces increase accuracy and ease of operation for large-format handguns, especially for users suffering from physical disabilities.

U.S. v. Hemani Arguments

On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani. The case involves a defendant who is fighting a federal indictment for possessing a firearm while being a marijuana user.

Port Authority Doubles Down on Constitution-Free Zone with High-Profile Arrest

There exists a zone within the New York City metropolitan area where law-abiding gun owners are not just imperiled but specifically targeted for exercising their rights. It is an outrage that has continued for far too long.

A Story On Violent Crime I’m Happy To Tell

There’s a saying in media, “If it bleeds, it leads.” This is a cynical reference to the notion that reporting on tragedy and victimization sells newspapers, or—in our modern media landscape—generates clicks.

Winner-Take-All Elections Mark A New Chapter In The Second Amendment

Will a meaningful Second Amendment survive in Virginia? That this is even an open question shows how dramatically one election can reshape a state when it comes to the right to keep and bear arms.

November Election Results A Wake-Up Call For Gun Owners In The Age Of Trump

Complacency is not an option in the struggle to preserve the Second Amendment. It is a form of surrender.

Confidence In Mass Media Sinks To New Lows; The Trace Helps Explain Why

Informed gun owners know that the mainstream media is biased and unreliable when it comes to firearm-related topics. Yet recent data from polling firm Gallup show skepticism about mass media is broadly distributed among the U.S. population.

Everytown Now Offers “Training” On The Tools They Don’t Want You To Have

Seeking firearms training from Everytown is like asking PETA to teach you how to grill a steak.

NRA Lawsuit Is The Next Step In Dismantling The Unconstitutional NFA

The National Firearms Act is an impermissible restriction on Second Amendment-protected arms and it must be dismantled.

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