Gen. Gage’s broken promise to return surrendered firearms in 1775 Boston—after disarming citizens under the guise of temporary safekeeping—exemplifies how British efforts to confiscate colonial weapons galvanized American resistance and helped establish the right to keep and bear arms as a foundational liberty.

State laws criminalizing commonly owned rifles defy the Second Amendment’s protection of arms in common use, with courts upholding such bans through flawed reasoning and disregard for U.S. Supreme Court precedent in cases like Heller and Bruen.

The Supreme Court case NRA v. Vullo examines whether New York officials violated the First Amendment by coercing banks and insurers to sever ties with the NRA due to its advocacy for gun rights, raising critical questions about governmental overreach and free speech protections.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s hearing in United States v. Rahimi examines whether the federal ban on firearm possession by individuals under domestic violence restraining orders aligns with Second Amendment principles established in Bruen and historical traditions of gun rights.

In the aftermath of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, courts grapple with applying its Second Amendment framework, while challenges to bans, regulations, and administrative overreach underscore a struggle between constitutional rights and modern gun-control efforts.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen has prompted lower courts to reconsider gun restrictions, with cases like Bianchi v. Frosh and Bevis v. City of Naperville challenging “assault-weapon” bans, while courts like in Bondi and Worth v. Harrington debate Second Amendment rights for young adults and restrictions on firearm possession.

In America’s Rifle, I trace the historical evolution of the right to bear arms, highlighting key moments such as the California “assault weapon” ban, the impact of McDonald v. Chicago and Heller, and the role of Bruen in reshaping the legal landscape around firearms, particularly semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15, while challenging disarmament efforts and analyzing the political forces behind firearm restrictions.

Einer Für Alle, Alle Für Einen—One For All, All For One explores the profound role of Switzerland’s shooting culture in shaping the nation’s history, from its militia traditions to its armed neutrality that deterred Nazi invasion.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen invalidates New York’s “good-cause” carry permit requirement, affirming that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home.

The Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen underscores the constitutional right to carry arms in public while invalidating restrictive “proper cause” laws, raising critical questions about the balance between public safety and Second Amendment protections.

The Second Amendment protects arms in “common use” for lawful purposes, as defined by cases like District of Columbia v. Heller, highlighting the right of citizens to choose arms without government interference based on historical and judicial precedents.

Ukraine’s armed citizenry, mobilized in response to Russia’s invasion, demonstrates the critical importance of the right to bear arms in defending freedom and sovereignty, echoing the principles behind the U.S. Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court’s oral arguments in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen highlighted intense debate over whether New York’s restrictive “proper cause” requirement for carry licenses violates the Second Amendment by favoring discretionary privilege over constitutional right.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen on whether New York’s “proper cause” requirement for carrying firearms violates the Second Amendment by treating a constitutional right as a discretionary privilege.

The Supreme Court’s review of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen challenges the constitutionality of New York’s “proper cause” requirement for carrying firearms, examining its roots in discriminatory history and implications for the Second Amendment’s protection of individual rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen will determine whether the Second Amendment’s individual right to self-defense extends beyond the home, confronting New York’s restrictive licensing laws and their historical parallels to discriminatory practices like the Black Codes.