5th Circuit overturns federal ban on possession by those subject to a DV restraining order
Opinion here. Now, the defendant was someone who ought to be behind bars, for a long time, and fn. 4 suggests that he will be behind bars for a time on state charges. Given that, I wonder why the federales brought charges, over what was the least of his offenses. Maybe looking for publicity?
The Fifth Circuit notes that, under Bruen, the test is text, history, and tradition, and the analogs the government advanced were either inappropriate (the Militia Act of 1662, which was part of the basis of the 1688 Declaration of Rights) or simply stretching things too far.
Another win (at TRO stage) in New Jersey
Opinion here. The court expands the TRO to prevent enforcement in additional classes of alleged "sensitive places."
NRA directors' election 2023
I received my ballot issue of TAR today, and these are my thoughts. Chime in with your own.
I personally am very impressed by Curtis Jenkins (just look at his bio for an idea of how committed he is to the cause--his bio starts with him being a Georgia legislator who introduced the first bill protecting manufacturers against BS lawsuits, 16 years in the GA House with NRA A+ ratings), and Steven Schreiner (he's committed as well, and earned in combat the Silver Star and Bronze Star with "v").
Others that do especially good service are Tom Arvas, Bill Carter, Charles Cotton, Walt Walter, Patrica Clark (in the competitions and shooting areas), and Amanda Suffecool sounds like she will be a useful addition.
As always, I'll be voting for the people I think are tops, not for the entire 26 that you are allowed to. Voting for the entire 26 means risking that your #25 or 26 will be elected over the head of the people you ranked #1 or 3.
FPC wins against TN law forbidding handgun carry by 18-20 yr olds
Both FPC and the state have agreed to an order forbidding the state to enforce a new law forbidding handgun carry by, and issuance of concealed carry permits to, 18-20 year olds.
Defensive shootings this month
At PJ Media, Kevin Downey has a post on the issue. 33 in 22 days, that made the press, and at 3+ million per year, a few hundred thousand that did not.
So enjoyable to read....
"EVERYTOWN STATEMENT ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST THE PROTECT ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES ACT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Everytown for Gun Safety and the Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statement regarding the temporary restraining order issued by a state court judge against the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a critical gun violence prevention legislative package signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker earlier this month.
"We strongly disagree with the court's decision which focused on meritless claims of procedural defects in the passage of the law and included a gross misreading and misapplication of the recent U.S. Supreme Court case interpreting the Second Amendment," said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety."