NY Man Sentences To Prison After Gun Dealer Reported Large Ammunition Purchases, Leading To Unregistered Guns

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CAYUGA COUNTY, NEW YORK — A man from Cayuga County was sentenced to prison for possessing an unregistered and short-barreled AR-15-style rifle, as per federal prosecutors. Duane Hollenbeck, 54, of Moravia, was charged after investigators discovered multiple “ghost guns” and “high-capacity magazines” at one of his properties. He was arrested alongside Alec D. Hollenbeck, 19, […]

Delaware State Fair Bans All Guns, Even If You Have A Concealed Carry Permit

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The Delaware State Fair, scheduled for July 20-29, 2023, is facing criticism from a Second Amendment group, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association (DSSA), for its no-guns policy. The fair has imposed a ban on all forms of weapons, including those carried by licensed individuals, stating that the safety of guests is their top priority. The […]

Man Denied Concealed Carry Permit Because Of Medical Marijuana Card

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Mark Berdolet, a long-time concealed firearm permit holder in Oklahoma, found his application for renewal rejected due to his medical marijuana card. Berdolet, who uses medical marijuana to manage neuropathy side-effects, was surprised by this outcome, particularly given the state’s Second Amendment sanctuary status, established by Senate Bill 631 in 2021. This law promises to […]

Kars4Kids CEO Sues Over NY’s New ‘Concealed Carry Improvement Act’

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Eliyohu Mintz, CEO of nonprofit organizations Kars4Kids and Oorah, has initiated a lawsuit claiming that the Concealed Carry Improvement Act has left New York’s Jewish community vulnerable to antisemitic attacks. The act, which came into effect in September 2022, prohibits carrying firearms in locations including religious establishments and summer camps. Mintz argues this law is […]

New Arkansas Law Allows Concealed Carry With Medical Marijuana License, But Don’t Forget Federal Law

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A new law in Arkansas, Act 757, set to begin on August 1, 2023, permits medical marijuana users and their caregivers to legally obtain concealed carry handgun licenses, causing a significant clash with federal law. This state law, initially presented as House Bill 1784, disregards an individual’s role as a qualified patient or caregiver under […]

GOA Reacts to Senate Failure to Block Pistol Brace Rule

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate failed to block the Biden Pistol Brace Rule under the Congressional Review Act. The final vote, which was split along party lines, was 50-49. During debate, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spread disinformation about pistol braced firearms, claiming that they convert pistols […]

Third Circuit Reversal: NJ’s Concealed Carry Restrictions In ‘Sensitive Places’ Back In Effect

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has partially permitted a New Jersey state ban on concealed carry of firearms in “sensitive places,” including libraries, museums, and restaurants. This comes after a lower court partially blocked the law, which was passed following the Supreme Court’s ruling recognizing an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense […]

Gun Control Debate Intensifies As House Republicans Repeal Firearm Regulation

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The House Republicans, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, have successfully passed a resolution to revoke a Biden administration rule that tightened federal regulations on firearm stabilizing braces. The resolution received near-party-line approval, with a 219-210 vote, despite intense floor debate and opposition from Democrats, who claim the resolution could exacerbate gun violence. The resolution is […]