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Protecting Gun Rights: How AzCDL Ensured Compliance with Arizona’s Preemption Laws

Local gun rights groups like the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) play an essential role in protecting our Second Amendment rights. Their recent victory in Eloy, Arizona, highlights the importance of supporting these organizations and their tireless efforts to ensure that firearms laws are applied fairly and consistently across the state. The Importance of Preemption…

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Election Day Rush Breaks Record for Concealed Carry Permits in Somerset County, PA

OMERSET, PA — Election Day 2024 brought a historic turnout at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, where an unprecedented 330 residents lined up to obtain concealed carry permits, breaking the office’s all-time record. Lines of residents stretched through courthouse corridors as people of all ages waited to apply for their permits, creating a high-volume day…

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The Taurus 650: Reviving the Classic Snubby with Modern Innovations

Bainbridge, GA – Taurus has reintroduced a revolver that pays homage to classic designs while incorporating the latest in personal defense technology: the Taurus 650. A shrouded hammer, double-action-only (DAO) revolver, the Taurus 650 combines ease of use, reliability, and compatibility with .357 Magnum and .38 Special rounds to meet the demands of concealed carriers…

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SAF Scores Victory In California Non-Resident Carry Case

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…

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GOA Lawsuit Forces NYC to Allow Non-Residents to Apply for Concealed Carry Permits

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…

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Maryland Court Strikes Down Key Gun Restrictions, Expanding Concealed Carry Rights

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…

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Gun Rights Groups Win Against Minnesota’s 18-20 Concealed Carry Age Limit

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,…

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Smith & Wesson Unveils Enhanced Bodyguard 2.0 Micro Pistol

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…

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New Orleans Police Department Implements Questionable “Gun-Free Zone” in French Quarter in Response to Permitless Carry Law

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,…

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