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FPC Moves to End California Carry Ban for Non-Residents

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 15:47

SAN DIEGO (February 3, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment and permanent injunction in its lawsuit, Hoffman v. Bonta, challenging California’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents. The motion and other case filings can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/hoffman.

Categories: Pro-gun rights

FPC WIN: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Age-Based Handgun Ban

Thu, 01/30/2025 - 13:44

NEW ORLEANS (January 30, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal government’s handgun ban for adults aged 18 to 20 years old is unconstitutional. The opinion in Reese v. ATF can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/reese.

Categories: Pro-gun rights

New FPC Lawsuit Challenges Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:28

FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) have filed an important new lawsuit challenging federal laws prohibiting licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns to out-of-state buyers. The case, Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, can be accessed at firearmspolicy.org/eliteprecision. This lawsuit is part of FPC and FPCAF’s high-impact strategic litigation program, FPC Law, which aims to eliminate unconstitutional laws and create a world of maximal liberty. FPC is joined in the litigation by two individual FPC members as well as Elite Precision Customs, a federally licensed firearm retailer in Texas. FPCAF is counsel of record in this matter. 

Categories: Pro-gun rights

FPC WIN: Third Circuit Again Strikes Down Pennsylvania Young Adult Carry Ban

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 13:51

PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that the Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reaffirmed its prior opinion in FPC’s Lara v. Paris lawsuit, again striking down Pennsylvania’s laws preventing 18-to-20-year-old adults from openly carrying a loaded firearm outside of the home during a declared state of emergency. The opinion can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/lara.

Categories: Pro-gun rights

FPC Responds to Biden Administration’s Latest Assaults on Peaceable Americans

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:03

Washington (January 14, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement Tuesday responding to an announcement by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris detailing their latest assaults on peaceable Americans: 

Categories: Pro-gun rights