Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The 2nd Still Not in Force: An Overview of New Federal Gun Control
Five years ago I wrote that the Second Amendment is not in force, citing a variety of federal gun control laws that have been on the books for decades. While the 2016 election was often framed as a matter of life and death for the right to keep and bear arms, the...
“Constitutional Carry” Now in Effect in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 3, 2021) – On Wednesday, a new “Constitutional Carry” law went into effect, making it legal for Texans to carry a concealed firearm without a license. This will also help create an environment hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Matt...
Now in Effect: Fake Texas “Gun Sanctuary” Law
AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 1, 2021) – Today, a Texas law purporting to make the state a “gun sanctuary” goes into effect, but in practice it falls far short of those claims. A coalition of five Republicans introduced House Bill 2622 (HB2622) on March 17....
Now in Effect: Texas Law Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Restrictions on Suppressors
AUSTIN, Texas (Sept 1, 2021) – Today, a new Texas law that takes the first two steps against National Firearms Act (NFA) restrictions on firearm sound suppressors went into effect . Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress) filed House Bill 957 (HB957) on Jan. 4. The law...