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Grassroots Judicial Report�Sept. 18, 2024
Submitted by: David Williamson
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What�s New�SCOTUS: Garland v. VanDerStok: Case No. 23-10718: The SCOTUS hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8; Illinois: Schoenthal v Raoul: Judge Iain Johnston granted the motion allowing the four plaintiffs to carry firearms on public transit; California: Ninth Circuit three-judge panel: United States v. Jesus Perez-Garcia, No. 22-50314 & United States v. John Thomas Fencl, No. 22-50316: A three-judge panel denied the defendants from possessing firearms while on bail.

MI: Gun shop won't open near Berkley High School after parents raise concern
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A controversial plan to open a gun store near Berkley High School has been pulled by the store�s owner after dozens of parents sounded off against the proposal.

Many of those parents attended Monday's city council meeting to protest the plans and now, the city is looking at updating its zoning laws to prevent gun stores from opening near schools in the future.

"The business owner has recently withdrawn their application, which means these plans will not be moving forward at this time," Berkley Mayor Bridget Dean said to start the meeting. "I understand that this business owner's original plans caused worry and surprise in our community, especially given the proposed location's proximity to our high school facilities."

Arkansas Gun Laws May Be In For Overhaul, Says Report Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun laws in Arkansas may be in for an overhaul, according to KATV News, as a study is currently underway involving the state Legislative Council�s Game and Fish and State Police Subcommittee continues its study of current statutes.

Dangers of Misrepresenting History: Malcolm Gladwell, Sir John Knight, & the 2nd Amendment
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Historical accuracy plays a crucial role in shaping debates over significant issues like gun rights. When history is misrepresented or distorted, the consequences can be profound, especially when it concerns topics as contentious as the Second Amendment. Historical accuracy plays a crucial role in shaping debates over significant issues like gun rights. In an era of intense public scrutiny and pivotal court rulings on the Second Amendment, misrepresentations of history can fuel misguided policies with far-reaching consequences.

Colt HBAR: Heavy-Duty, Light-Recoiling Classic AR Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There is something about the vibe of an AR-15 with a fixed carry handle, 20-inch barrel, and full buttstock. Let me show you why the Colt HBAR is my favorite example of an �80s/�90s AR.

Dialing it Back to the 1980s: Review of the EAA MC14 G84 .380 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We've been evaluating the new Girsan MC14 G84 imported by European American Armory and have a full report on this affordable double-stack .380 with classic Italian styling.

Best Ammo for Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm Shield Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I was eager to discover the best ammo for the Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm Shield because this is the compact pistol I most often use as my concealed carry gun.

Norma Ammo Review: The Scandinavian Ammunition Connection Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When you�re looking to stock up on some premium rifle ammunition for hunting or target shooting, it�s easy to flock to old standbys like Hornady, Federal, Barnes, and Winchester. All of these companies make outstanding ammo, but many shooters don�t consider Norma Ammunition when they really should be.

Kamala Harris: We�re Not Taking Anyone�s Guns, but We Must Ban AR-15s Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not be taking away anyone�s guns then immediately pushed an AR-15 ban during a Tuesday question-and-answer with reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists.

VIDEO: Kamala Harris Criticizes Lack of Registration for Handgun Sales Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the lack of registration for handgun sales during a Tuesday question-and-answer with reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists.

CA: Van Nuys shop selling self-defense weapons burglarized for 2nd time in less than a week Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Van Nuys store that sells self-defense devices was burglarized for the second time in less than a week. The incident happened around 12 a.m. Monday at NakeStores, a distributor of Byrna self-defense products on Van Nuys Boulevard.

[VIDEO] Fatal Carjacking Attempt: Your Vehicle Isn�t Worth Your Life Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A deadly carjacking unfolded in South Philadelphia, leaving a 50-year-old local handyman, Michael Salerno, dead after being shot by one of the attackers. The incident occurred at the corner of 12th and Porter Streets, just blocks from Salerno�s home.

Switzerland and the U.S. have similar gun ownership rates � Here�s why only the U.S. has a gun violence epidemic Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Switzerland is often cited in discussions about gun violence in the United States, with proponents of gun rights pointing out that the Swiss have relatively high gun ownership but very low rates of homicide and virtually no mass shootings. This comparison is sometimes used to argue that widespread access to firearms does not necessarily lead to high rates of gun-related violence.

Firearms Law Textbook 2024 Now Available Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I'm pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Annual Supplement for the textbook Firearms Law and the Second Amendment: Regulation, Rights, and Policy. The supplement is available here as a PDF.

Testimony Continues in 2nd Amendment Challenge to Illinois� Assault Weapons Ban Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An engineer who spent decades designing weapons for one of the world�s leading gun manufacturers testified Tuesday that the assault-style weapons now banned in Illinois are intended only for civilian use and cannot be easily converted into military-grade firearms.