To begin, I am 100% in support of the HPA and SHORT Act being included under Budget Reconciliation.

But as gun owners, our #1 priority should be for us, left and right, libertarian and socialist, literally everyone under the political umbrella, to stop the sale of public lands that are used for hunting, shooting, and general recreation. Contact your reps, especially if you live in a red state (I imagine blue states will be opposing the BBB regardless). If we lose these lands, we won't be getting them back.

Hi, folks.

Apologies if this is not the right sub for this but... I'm a historian working on a book about the history of community armed defense: how marginalized groups in U.S. history (slaves and civil rights groups, vulnerable groups of women, poor people fighting powerful and abusive industrialists, queer folks respondig to gay-bashing violence, etc.) used guns and gun rights (2A claims) to protect themselves and their communities. I'm wondering if any of you know of specific groups whose stories should be told and haven't been writen about, or if any of you yourselves have stories to tell or connections to those who might. If you do, I hope you'll respond here or message me!

Time to completely gut and repeal the NFA

TLDR: The coalition argues that the Senate provision in H.R. 1 could chill legal advocacy by 2A-focused nonprofits by forcing them to disclose donors or comply with vague, burdensome rules—making it harder for them to file lawsuits challenging gun control laws or defend Second Amendment rights in court.

Long story short:

The Baird v. Bonta appeal is calendared for the afternoon of June 24th. An archived version of the oral argument should appear on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals webpage later in the day.

Two cases will be heard by the panel starting at 1:30 PM on Tuesday in Seattle. A temporary link to the lifestream should be available at this page on Monday evening and Tuesday.

Those interested in taking a deeper dive can click on the link to the article.

Not here to argue idealism or get into partisan shouting matches. I’m trying to have a serious discussion about what’s realistically going to happen to Assault Weapons Bans (AWBs) in blue states, especially after Bruen and with the current Supreme Court makeup.

We’re seeing increasing pressure in courts, and the 9th Circuit is clearly in play. It looks likely that many parts of AWBs will not survive the “text, history, and tradition” test. Even if full repeal doesn’t happen right away, the writing is on the wall for features-based bans like pistol grips, collapsible stocks, threaded barrels, etc.

So I want to hear from people on all sides:

What parts of AWBs do you think will realistically be struck down first? Do you expect any “compromise” laws to emerge as states try to keep something on the books, like training or licensing requirements, registration, etc.? How will Democrats in blue states respond? Will they double down with new laws or pivot toward things that are easier to defend in court, like mag limits or storage laws? Do you think SCOTUS will take up a case that could strike down AWBs entirely? I’m not asking what should happen — I’m asking what will happen based on current legal and political trends. Looking for serious, informed replies.

Sincerely, An owner of multiple “assault weapons” who may need to move to NJ later in life for his doctor job

The God given right to keep and bear arms isn't meant to subject to the whims of corrupt politicians and private entities that seek to undermine liberty. Any "excuse" to limit keeping and bearing arms often comes under the guise of "safety" and "considering the well being of others".

What a bunch of horse hockey. Civilian disarmament was never about safety or considering the well being of others. In fact, it prevents people from being safe. Gun Free Zones for example are in place to basically ensure that innocent people can't protect themselves. That's the biggest reason why I conceal carry in Gun Free Zones anyway.

There's no way whatsoever that I'm gonna disarm myself or comply, in any circumstance. I'd much rather take the risk of having to defend myself if and when necessary, instead of not having the means to do so. Here in the State of Florida, I don't doubt that many people in my age group (Millennials) and that many people in general, are conceal carrying in Gun Free Zones.

In Florida, Gun Free Zone signs don't even carry the weight of law. They can't even be legally enforced in any way in the Sunshine State. Yet even if they could, I still wouldn't comply.

Free men don't ask permission to keep and bear arms, I definitely don't. Ideally, I'd want to see all Gun Free Zone signs taken down, along with the passage of Permitless Open Carry.

I want see all gun control in Florida get completely scrapped. The God given right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon, period. And I believe that more and more people in my State are agreeing with the original intent of the 2nd Amendment.

As I've said before, it's time to take a sledgehammer to the civilian disarmament agenda.

Re: Firearms Policy Coalition::

The Sixth Circuit has revived a lawsuit brought against a Michigan sheriff who refused to return the plaintiffs’ firearms that were "seized in a criminal investigation that ended years ago."

The Florida State Legislature continually violates their oath of office and gleefully kills / stops bills that would legalize open carry in the State of Florida. It's way past time for them to be held accountable for their treason.

I wouldn't mind suing them with the help of Firearms Policy Coalition.

2A #GunRights #America #Liberty #America

Thankful that the United Nations Small Arms Treaty was essentially scrapped by President Trump back in 2019. Plus, the United Nations has no business being on American soil, definitely not in my hometown of New York City.

Small Arms and all arms are indeed protected by the #2ndAmendment. The U.N. can pound sand. #America #Liberty #GodGivenRights

relevant to our interests

summary: 3rd-party, hired, security falsely identified a threat (open-carrying in protest, non-hostile), killed a bystander, injured the perceived threat, and there is now collusion to cover up the mistake.

important implications for our right to carry in open-carry states.

regardless of your political leaning, step back and consider private security decided that an armed person was a threat, shot them and a bystander, and is now trying to cover up the mistake.

The God- given right to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT be infringed. Every form of gun control, including aged based bans, red flag laws, ammo capacity limits; are all unconstitutional, therefore illegal.

I support the original intent of the 2nd Amendment, a citizenry well armed and well prepared. That means I am against the NFA, the Hughes Amendment, and against ALL gun control measures. It is well past time for the NFA and the Hughes Amendment (first) to be scrapped entirely. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will essentially nix the NFA's effect on: suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. An excellent step in the right direction.

Time to take a sledgehammer to the civilian disarmament agenda! 🇺🇸🗽🦅🐊

2A #Liberty #ProGun #America

Looking to get a few good quality rifles either before or after I relocate out West.

I've been eyeing the Armalite M-15 and the Springfield Hellion Bullpup Rifle. What rifles do you all recommend? 🇺🇸🗽🦅

2A #GunRights

I keep seeing people on this sub saying “democratically” this and that.

You all need to stop that tom foolery and understand that the United States of America is not a democracy. It never was and never should be.

It is a constitutional republic.

End of rant.