Review: The Peculiar Politics of Killer Mike
The rapper is a Bernie Sanders supporter who speaks out about gun rights and free speech.
2nd Amendment
Biden's ATF Can't Stop Cody Wilson's Ghost Guns
Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion of Cody Wilson's ongoing lawsuit against the federal government.
Maj Toure: Gun Control Is 'the Most Racist Practice in America'
The libertarian activist on gun rights, the new BLM ("Black Libertarian Movement"), and his support for the Mises Caucus.
The Senate's Latest Gun Bill Will Fail, but Not Because of the Filibuster
Democrats love to blame their troubles on Senate rules. They should look in the mirror instead.
The New York Times Uses a CDC Report on Homicides As an Excuse To Attack Private Gun Ownership
The paper blames a "gun-buying spree" during the pandemic for the 2020 jump in murders.
Is Kamala Harris Serious About Privacy Rights?
Stop government interference in reproduction, medical decisions, gun ownership, drug use, and more.
My Washington Post Article on Gun Rights and Property Rights
It explains why laws requiring private property owners to allow guns on their land are an affront to property rights, and violate the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Says the Ban on Gun Possession by Marijuana Users Is Unconstitutional
Nikki Fried, a Democrat, is suing the Biden administration, arguing that the policy violates the Second Amendment and a congressional spending rider.
ATF's New 'Ghost Gun' Rules Are as Clear as Mud
The ATF used a lot of words that invite lawsuits and leave industry insiders baffled.
Minnesota's Attorney General Says the Cop Who Killed Amir Locke Was Defending Himself. So Was Locke.
That perplexing situation underlines the hazards of police tactics that aim to prevent violence but often have the opposite effect.
Does California's Latest Mass Shooting Show the Country's Strictest Gun Laws Are Not Strict Enough?
Maybe it shows that the existing restrictions are not working as advertised.
Handgun Carry Permits Transform a Right Into a Privilege
The argument for loosening restrictions on armed self-defense goes beyond the measurable impact on public safety.
Three More States Will Let You Carry a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit
Plus: Ukraine war developments, Biden's new tax scheme, and more...
Opponents of the Texas Abortion Ban Still Have Ways To Challenge It
Although a Texas Supreme Court ruling ended the main challenge to the law, other cases could ultimately block its enforcement.
The Right To Bear Arms Is Still a Check on Tyranny
Ukrainians have taken to the streets with arms to defend their country and their freedom.
Ukrainians Take Up Arms in Self Defense
They’re not the only ones who should be allowed to protect themselves.
Biden's State of the Union Offers More Useless Solutions to Gun Violence
Biden offered a mix of mostly pointless or arguably unconstitutional "solutions" to the misuse of guns by criminals.
Grabbing Guns Won't Reduce Urban Violence
Firearm seizures are ineffective, and gun possession arrests are frequently unjust.
The Biden Administration Sues Over Missouri's Pro–Second Amendment Law
Plus: An antitrust lawsuit against Juul was dismissed, the EARN IT Act's sponsor has a new proposal, and more...
Philadelphia's D.A. Sees Little Value and Much Injustice in Gun Possession Arrests
Larry Krasner also questions the effectiveness of "supply-side" measures aimed at reducing criminals' access to firearms.
Amir Locke's Death Demonstrates the Recklessness of 'Dynamic Entry' Tactics
Banning "no-knock" search warrants is not enough to prevent lethal confrontations between cops and people exercising the right to armed self-defense.
Maryland Rifle Ban in the Supreme Court
Professors' and think tanks' amicus brief urges Court to grant certiorari
Biden's False Gun Claims Are a Lousy Basis for Law
Already abused for political purposes, the power of government shouldn’t be expanded based on lies.
Amir Locke's Death Should Incense Anyone Who Cares About Gun Rights
The 22-year-old man was shot by a Minneapolis police officer during the execution of a no-knock warrant on which he was not named.
San Jose's Insurance Requirement Is Privatized Gun Control
Politicians deputize the private sector to restrict rights protected from the government.
A Federal Judge's Satirical Opinion Highlights Disrespect for the Second Amendment
After more than a decade of subversion, the Supreme Court has a chance to rectify this situation.
9th Circuit Panel Says Pandemic-Inspired Shutdowns of Gun Stores Were Unconstitutional
Judge Lawrence VanDyke included a satirical opinion that his colleagues can use when they decide otherwise.
Gun Control Is Just as Racist as Drug Control
Both public safety strategies are rooted in bigotry and disproportionately harm African Americans.
Cody Wilson Thwarts Another Attempt To Stop Ghost Guns
The ATF is expected to adopt a new rule requiring that the metal parts hobbyists used to manufacture their DIY weapons be registered as legal firearms. So Cody Wilson made those parts unnecessary.
Defending Armed Self-Defense
It's easy for many people to see the harm that guns are involved in every day in America, but much harder for them to see the harm that gun prohibition causes.
A Flawed Case Against Black Self-Defense
In the face of state failure, neglect, and overt hostility, black Americans need the right to bear arms.
Taking a Page From the Texas Abortion Ban, California's Governor Threatens To Attack Gun Rights With Private Lawsuits
Gavin Newsom is exploring legislation to authorize private civil actions against people who sell "assault weapons" or gun kits.
California Governor Calls for S.B. 8-Style Legislation Targeting Firearms
In response to the Supreme Court's ruling largely precluding pre-enforcement challenge of the Texas abortion law, Governor Newsom calls for similar action on guns.
The ACLU's Push To 'Cancel' Student Debt Shows How Far It Has Strayed From Defending Civil Liberties
The organization's embrace of a wide-ranging progressive agenda undermines its reason for existing.
California's Ban on Magazines Holding More Than 10 Rounds Is Constitutional, 9th Circuit Decides
Despite such magazines being widely and lawfully used, and with the ban having been tossed out by other courts and court panels, the 9th Circuit thinks the ban does not violate the Second Amendment
Legally Irrelevant Considerations Cloud the Debate About Kyle Rittenhouse's Acquittal
The jury rightly concluded that the prosecution failed to prove its case.
Kyle Rittenhouse Case Unlikely To Bring Tighter Gun Laws
Restrictions have little chance of moving beyond political theater, or of winning compliance if passed.
The ACLU Thinks Kyle Rittenhouse's Civil Liberties Got Too Much Protection
The American Civil Liberties Union should not cavalierly take the side of prosecutors against the concept of self-defense.
New York Treats a Second Amendment Right As a Crime
The Supreme Court should reject a law that bars ordinary people from carrying guns for self-defense.
The sensitive places issue in New York Rifle
The Court should take care not to allow an exception to the right to bear arms swallow the rule
Surprising support for the right to bear arms
Reading the cited sources from Everytown's amicus brief
Corpus Linguistics and the Second Amendment
Support for the right to bear arms for all purposes
Luttig versus Kopel on the right to bear arms
Debate from the National Constitution Center on the impending Supreme Court case
Why Martin Luther King Couldn't Get a Carry Permit
Several groups urging the Supreme Court to overturn New York’s virtual ban on bearing arms emphasize the policy’s racist roots and racially disproportionate impact.