This time, a push in Montana.

Firearms Freedom Act challenge struck down by federal judge in Montana. While their hearts are in the right place, it’s not a good legal strategy. In other news, the Brady Campaign gets to claim its first victory that I can recall in recent memory. Even though they didn’t do anything.

My little girl’s growing up. In the car, I have an iPod that feeds the stereo system. I keep a couple of playlists of kids’ songs for when they’re in the car. This weekend was kinda depressing. Junior was telling me which of her new songs she wanted in the car and that she didn’t […]

Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana joining suit over the Firearms Freedom Act.

In Montana: A Montana superintendent of schools said his replica black powder muzzleloader accidentally fired off a round while he was showing the weapon to a class.

Suit over the bill going to court in Montana. Now, NH is pushing a similar act. This one also exempts guns from federal taxes.

TSA fails to detect a gun. Honest passenger realizes his error and tells someone. Has gun confiscated.

Evan Nappen, expert gun lawyer, looks at the Firearms Freedom Acts: Both Montana and Tennessee have passed FFAs, and they are to be commended for their commitment to the right to keep and bear arms. Unfortunately, the FFAs passed in Montana and Tennessee have serious problems that make their probability for success in the courts […]

Seen at ACK’s: Senator Mae Beavers recently supplied a letter describing the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act passed earlier this year to the lead plaintiffs in a suit filed against the federal government, who in September claimed that both the Tennessee and Montana Firearms Freedom Acts were null and void. In the letter, Senator Beavers discussed […]

Gun sales up even in Cali. Tied to fewer cops. Concealed carry permits up in Montana. And permits up in Kentucky.

I mentioned in this post that I emailed Mr. Smith. He has sent me his data. And his research does note states prohibit the carrying of arms in bars. And that includes Tennessee. As suspected, Rau’s report is misleading. A few issues: The list includes statutes that ban carrying in bars. Tennessee does not define […]

In this post here on alleged extensive legal research, Les comments: The problem with the analysis Rau cites is that the analysis in no way matches the premise. Here’s the first paragraph of Rau’s article: “So, do 37 other states have laws similar to the one Tennessee’s legislature passed this month allowing guns in establishments […]

The LA Times looks at the one in Montana.

Folks are wondering what it’s all about. It’s about setting up a potential legal challenge and, as our governor said, has little to do with guns. I am not a lawyer so take the following with a giant grain of salt. Most folks seem to think the bill won’t really accomplish much, at least in […]

I’ve mentioned the bill before but I am remiss in mentioning that both the house and senate have passed the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. This is he bill that, essentially, is a snub to the federal government and its power to regulate everything because everything is incidentally involved in Interstate commerce. But in this particular […]

We’ve covered the bill in Montana that exempts guns made in the state from federal gun laws quite a bit. Turns out, the governor signed the bill into law. Dave Kopel has thoughts.

The Blue Dogs stand up: Montana Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester have a message for the Obama administration: they will oppose any gun restrictions the new administration may be considering. In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, the two Democrats said the Justice Department should enforce existing laws rather than propose additional laws […]

Via The Leaf Chronicle: The first is SB 1908, the “Second Amendment Protection Act” which prohibits the sale of micro-stamped ammunition or firearms within this state. The intent here is to prevent passage of the “Ammunition Accountability Act,” which requires said micro-stamping. The second, and more important of the two, is SB 1644 the “Tennessee […]

Eugene Volokh: We often hear, or have heard, about various gun control laws — bans on concealed carry, restrictive carry licensing schemes, bans on gun possession by felons or violent misdemeanants, bans on gun possession by people who are the targets of restraining orders, waiting periods for purchases, and so on. But I’m looking for […]

This anti-NRA piece appeared in the Great Falls Tribune. It notes the typical anti-NRA talking points that we’re used to and know to be incorrect. As such, NRA’s Chris Cox wrote a letter to address the concerns (the letter appears below). But this isn’t really a post about the letter. Rather, it’s a post about […]

Zumboed in half the time: The employees, shareholders and board of directors of Cooper Firearms of Montana do not share the personal political views of Dan Cooper. Although we all believe everyone has a right to vote and donate as they see fit, it has become apparent that the fallout may affect more than just […]

After equating all gun owners to racists in his opening paragraph, this bigoted genius is shocked that a person can engage in lawful commerce: How did he get “at least 16 guns”? Probably by engaging in lawful commerce. He continues: It’s not only the Second Amendment Foundation that makes me sick when it comes to […]

In Montana: During a question and answer session before seniors and other supporters at the Yellowstone County Council on Aging Office Friday morning, Chelsea said, “We also need to do more with gun control. And my mom supports- naturally what she supported in New York. Which is: we have different gun control laws in New […]

Don’t tell Tom Eblen, but: NRA endorses Governor Schweitzer. And his political party affiliation would be . . . ?

So, lost in all the outrage over being called bitter by Barack Rock to the Planet Rock Don’t Stop Obama, we missed out on the fact he supposedly gave us gun owners props just hours before: “We need sensible gun laws,” said the Senator. “I just got back from Montana where just about everyone has […]

Remember, you’re just crazy to think you need a gun in park. In other news, 41 magnums stop grizzlies. Good to know.

First Montana was telling the feds to mind their own business, now in Wyoming: The District Court ruled in favor of the sheriffs. In fact, they stated, Wyoming is a sovereign state and the duly elected sheriff of a county is the highest law enforcement official within a county and has law enforcement powers exceeding […]

You know, I tend not to place a whole lot of faith when experts say a terror attack is imminent. I mean, they’ve said it for the last six years. Still, I think it’s worth passing along that terrorism expert Juval Aviv says: I predict, based primarily on information that is floating in Europe and […]

Short version: I never heard of it until I wanted to run for president. And for QOTD: But the right to keep and bear arms has no meaning if politicians are free to impose any kind of gun control they think “works.” In the D.C. gun ban decision that Giuliani says he supports, a federal […]

Via R. Neal, comes this bill by blogging rep Stacey Campfield called the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. It’s similar to a Montana bill I discussed here only it has teeth. From the bill: A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Tennessee and that remains within the borders […]