always unjust because, well, subjective standards have a nasty way of being used to create unequal rights.But, according to our own John … Petrolino, writing this time at News2A, New Jersey is still a problem.The subjective standard that still persists in New Jersey is … know what does.Clearly, New Jersey didn't get the message in Bruen, and the denials also seem to have a racial dimension, as both John…
concerns.That individual has now filed an open records request to get access to the investigative records, but as Bearing Arms contributor John … Petrolino can attest, the state's Open Public Records Act is riddled with exemptions for state and local governments, so who knows…
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General gave a statement about forthcoming enforcement dates on the Third Circuit ruling. The office has just backtracked a little with a new update.As previously reported, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport’s office gave Bearing Arms a statement about an enforcement timeline on...
Since the landmark ruling from the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned New Jersey’s so-called “assault weapons” ban and magazine capacity limitations law, everyone’s been asking, “What’s next?”The case Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs v. Attorney General was decided by the Third Circuit Friday, July 17...
Gunsite Academy turns 50 this year and CEO Sheriff Ken Campbell dishes on this monumental period. We talked about custom guns, their charity shoot, and even cigars and rye whiskey.While attending the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Campbell stopped by to discuss Gunsite’s 50th anniversary, the academy, their charity...
The Attorney General of New Jersey recently launched a civil lawsuit against former JSD Supply owner Jordan Vinroe. This meritless lawsuit stinks of vindictiveness and oozes with extremely sophomoric immaturity.In 2022 New Jersey enacted a so-called “public nuisance" law pertaining to firearms, firearm-related industry, and even firearm-related marketing. This 1984-esque...
The Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation in Oregon has been teaching important gun safety and marksmanship to youth for a decade. Radian Weapons recently made a generous donation to support the organization.Last month Kids S.A.F.E. announced that Radian generously pledged to support the youth-oriented organization by donating a rifle. Derek LeBlanc, the...
Scott Bach is the executive director of the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs. Bach candidly talked on Gun For Hire Radio episode #790 and held nothing back.Bach has been an advocate/activist for over 30 years. He has served as the chief executive of New Jersey’s NRA state...
On June 26, the en banc panel of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals ordered parties in the combined Koons and Siegel cases to submit supplemental briefings in light of the Supreme Court's recent decisions in Hemani and Wolford. The Koons and Siegel cases are challenges to New Jersey’s Bruen-response...
The New York budget bill has provisions that require 3D printers to have software which will block the creation of firearms and certain accessories. Some say this will crush manufacturing.The budget bill — signed on May 28 — has language included in it which requires changes to 3D printer hardware....
I’m a gear junky. To be even more specific, I’m a flashlight junky. After spending several months in the field with the Streamlight® ProTac® 2.0 HP, I’m pleasantly surprised.I recently did a rather extensive review of the Streamlight® ProTac® 2.0 HP over at my own site, The Square Reviews. The...
Violence against women and trafficking affects nearly one third of women. Kimberly Mull is a survivor of trafficking and a brutal rape. Her story is shocking as she seeks justice.Kimberly Mull is a policy expert on violence against women and children. Mull’s journey started early, when she herself was trafficked...
The word “toxic” is often paired with masculine. Is it okay for boys to have manly heroes? Frank Miniter says, “yes,” and his new book explores stories about great men“Cool Heroes for Boys: 20 True Tales of Adventure” isn’t just a book for boys, it’s also for men. Why is...
Earlier this year the National Rifle Association sued their subsidiary organization the NRA (1791) Foundation in federal court. As we previously reported, the judge dismissed some portions of the suit because they felt D.C. Superior Court was the most appropriate venue. The NRA has now filed its complaint in D.C,'s local...
Earlier this year an Oregon lawmaker was accused of bullying and intimidation of his colleague. Through correspondence concerning a records request a state official admitted that there was no investigation.During a work session that the Oregon House Judiciary Committee held, it was alleged that the chairman acted improperly. Chairman Jason...
Trying to identify who serves on the Board of Trustees of the NRA (1791) Foundation has been a task. With the recent rebranding, the Foundation published their list of trustees.Prior to the feud going public between the NRA Foundation — now rebranded to 1791 Foundation — and their parent organization,...
The U.S. v. Hemani case is sending shockwaves across the country. The New Jersey Office of Attorney General commented on the opinion when queried about it and it’s — interesting.What a whirlwind couple of weeks in the United States with U.S. Supreme Court opinions flooding the halls of jurisprudence. Naturally, at...
The NRA v. NRA Foundation family feud has leveled up. A federal judge dismissed some of NRA’s claims against the Foundation and the Foundation has punched back with a countersuit. The National Rifle Association and the group formerly known as the NRA Foundation — rebranded to 1791 Foundation — has been...
When media behemoths in our corner are recognized, it’s a big deal. Radio host Mark Walters was named as a Talkers “Heavy Hundred” for the second year in a row!Second Amendment-centered media does not always get a fair shake. Oftentimes other members of the media and/or journalists might label Second...
So far, the answer is now, but the plaintiffs and their attorney in a case making its way through the Virginia court system right now is hoping their argument will find favor with the Commonwealth's judiciary. The case Curtis et.al. v. Katz et.al. challenges the newly signed semi-automatic and magazine ban in...
In the midst of litigation with parent organization, the NRA Foundation has rebranded itself. Whether or not the lawsuit has anything to do with the name change is not known.Earlier this year the National Rifle Association sued their subsidiary organization NRA Foundation. In the suit the NRA alleges that the...
There’s few names more ubiquitous than Wesson when it comes to firearms. I had a chat with Eric Wesson — the grandson of Dan Wesson — and he talks about everything Wesson.While attending the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Wesson stopped by to discuss family history, Dan Wesson Arms,...
Asking race is, at most, an identifier to help differentiate a black John Smith from a white one, and that's about it.Unfortunately … Our own JohnPetrolino, who unfortunately lives there, has done a lot of work bringing this issue to light.But let's be real here.…
