BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners, in a challenge of California’s ban on non-resident concealed carry, won a victory when a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in the case. U.S. District Court Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, a 2022 Joe Biden appointee, granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction.…
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has enacted an emergency rule permitting non-residents to apply for concealed carry permits, following a successful lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF). The lawsuit, initiated in February 2024, challenged the city’s restrictive policies that barred non-residents from securing carry permits, thereby…
In a significant win for Second Amendment advocates, a recent court decision has invalidated several Maryland laws that restricted the carrying of firearms in certain public and private spaces. The ruling, issued on August 2, 2024, by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, found that specific provisions of state law violated the constitutional right to bear arms.…
ST. LOUIS, MO — In a landmark ruling, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals declared Minnesota’s ban on carrying firearms for 18- to 20-year-olds unconstitutional. The decision in Worth v. Jacobson reaffirms that age-based firearm bans violate the Second Amendment. The court found that the state failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify the ban, emphasizing that the right to…
MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, has announced the release of the Bodyguard 2.0, an advanced version of their popular micro pistol series that originally launched in 2011. SEE ALL S&W BODYGUARD 2.0 DEALS The Bodyguard 2.0 builds upon the success of the original Bodyguard 380, offering significant upgrades and modern…
UPDATE: Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on attempts to designate a police station in New Orleans as a ‘vocational technical school’ “I’m working hard to help keep New Orleans safe, but the City cannot avoid state law by unilaterally designating police stations ‘vo-tech locations.’ You cannot just “designate” yourself a vo-tech school. Among other implications, if it was one (it’s…
DULLES, VA — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz from bringing her handgun onto a flight on Friday, June 28. The .380 caliber firearm was not loaded. The weapon was discovered when Spartz entered the security checkpoint, and the X-ray unit alerted officers to her carry-on bag. TSA officials promptly…
SIG SAUER has announced the release of the P365-FUSE, a new handgun that combines the best features of full-size capability with micro-compact concealment. Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of SIG SAUER, Inc., described the P365-FUSE as “the ultimate in full-size capability and micro-compact concealment for unmatched versatility.” He emphasized the gun’s accuracy, performance, and reliability, noting its optics-ready slide and…
The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has announced a series of major improvements to its self-defense liability insurance policy for its 825,000+ members. These enhancements are designed to provide even greater protection and peace of mind to responsibly armed citizens. Effective June 5, 2024, these changes come at no additional cost to members. Key Updates to USCCA Membership Benefits:…
LOS ANGELES, CA – In Los Angeles, the number of individuals licensed to carry concealed firearms has risen dramatically following a 2022 Supreme Court decision that made it easier for Americans to carry concealed weapons in public spaces. From a mere four active permits before the decision, Los Angeles now has over 1,700 active concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holders,…