Firearms

Federal Judge Declares Prohibition on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional, Upholding Second Amendment Rights

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TAMPA, Florida – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a U.S. law prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in post offices is unconstitutional, joining a growing number of court decisions that assert gun restrictions violate the Constitution. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, who was appointed by former President Trump, based her decision on the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.” This landmark ruling extended gun rights by recognizing an individual’s right to bear a handgun in public for self-defense. Judge Mizelle made her ruling while … Read more

Federal Judge Declares Ban on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional, Sparking Controversy Over Citizen’s Rights

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FORT WORTH, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the ban on guns in post offices is unconstitutional. The ruling was made on Monday by Judge Robert Junell in the Western District of Texas. The case was brought forth by Joshua Holden, a resident of Plano, Texas, who argued that the ban violated his Second Amendment rights. Holden had filed a lawsuit after he was denied the ability to carry his firearm inside a post office in his hometown. In his ruling, Judge Junell stated that the ban on guns in post … Read more

Moms Demand Action Rallies for Stronger Gun Laws in South Carolina, Fights Against Proposed Lax Firearms Regulations

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Activists from the Moms Demand Action (MDA) group convened at the state house on Wednesday morning, advocating for changes to South Carolina’s gun laws. The organization strives to enact stronger regulations and close loopholes that pose risks to families, as stated on their website. Currently, South Carolina law permits anyone with a concealed weapons permit (CWP) to legally carry a handgun, openly or concealed, in public spaces. To obtain a CWP, individuals must be at least 21 years old, undergo a background check, and receive basic firearms safety training. MDA’s goal is … Read more

California’s Ban on Carrying Firearms Blocked Again as Court Case Continues

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The implementation of a California law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places has been halted once again due to an ongoing court case. On Saturday, a panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a temporary hold that had allowed the law to go into effect on January 1. This decision upholds U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney’s ruling from December 20, which blocked the law on the grounds that it violated the Second Amendment and would likely be found unconstitutional. The law, signed by Democratic Governor Gavin … Read more