Gun Rights Litigation

Gun rights have continued to evolve throughout the United States with both political and legal ramifications.

As gun laws continue to unfold, courts are frequently called upon to interpret the Second Amendment and the gun rights of both individuals and companies. The constitutionality of various firearm regulations are often debated and fought within the court system. There have been developments in firearm-related lawsuits, key legal precedents, and the broader implications for gun owners, gun shops and firearm manufacturers as well as various other gun related business.

Recent Legal Battles

Several high-profile firearm related cases have shaped current gun law.

For instance, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has been actively involved in challenging firearm restrictions, including bans on certain types of weapons and other related firearm issues. In Massachusetts, litigation has emerged following the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, which established a new standard for evaluating Second Amendment claims. This ruling has led to a wave of lawsuits challenging state-level firearm regulations.

Key Legal Precedents

The Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010) affirmed that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to bear arms. However, these rulings also acknowledged that certain regulations are permissible. More recently, courts have grappled with defining the scope of firearm rights, particularly in cases involving concealed carry laws and restrictions on specific firearm accessories. The outcome of ongoing litigation will significantly impact gun owners, law enforcement, and legislators.

Our focus area on firearm litigation includes the following:

Civil Rights

Constitutional Rights

Commercial Litigation

Individual Firearm Litigation

Federal, State and Local Gun Regulations

Product Liability

Negligence

PLCAA (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act)

ATF Regulations

White Collar Crimes

Gun Control Issues

National Firearms Act

Appellate Law

Intellectual Property

Our firearm lawyers focus on 2nd amendment rights and gun rights litigation.  Call us at 888.399.7863 or email us at info@munitionsgroup.com.