Big #2A Day in TX

[krucam]

Overview of Paxton v Richardson

Texas, Silencers, ATF and the Supreme Court Bruen Case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended brief in the Texas silencer case. The brief applies the Bruen decision to the Texas case which challenges federal silencer law.

www.ammoland.com

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

Get this! The ATF is currently arguing in court that a "silencer" is not subject to a recent Supreme Court ruling because they claim a "silencer" is not technically a "firearm", even though if a "silencer" is not classified as a "firearm", it would not fall under the jurisdiction of the ATF in the first place! You can't make this stuff up!
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Texas AG Sues the ATF Over Regulation of 'Made in Texas' Suppressors - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Next Post▶ Last year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that says suppressors that are built, owned, and used within the state are not subject to federal regulation under the National Firearms Act. The new law set up a legal challenge that, once it plays out...

www.thetruthaboutguns.com

I personally think the ATF should just be a convenience store.

Then a 2a lawyer needs to straighten it out because suppressors aren't silencers.

 

[TinCuda]

The ATF is in a corner. They can't regulate suppressors unless they define them as firearms and now they are arguing suppressors are NOT firearms so they can claim Bruen does not apply. I don't see how the ATF could possible win this one. I guess we will see.

 

[Afrikeber]

Definitely sounds like the ATF painted themselves into a corner. Hopefully this double standard will fall in the 2A favor through court appeals.……

Thank God for the state of Texas in fighting the hypocrisy of the elites.

 

[Allen65]

Definitely sounds like the ATF painted themselves into a corner. Hopefully this double standard will fall in the 2A favor through court appeals.……

Thank God for the state of Texas in fighting the hypocrisy of the elites.

The tax aspect of NFA might survive Text, History, Tradition analysis. However all the transport and related restrictions that have nothing to do with collection of a tax will probably not survive this case.

I think the whole "It's not a firearm so Bruen doesn't apply" argument is simply frivolous. And it puts them in a tough spot trying to justify the new rules for receiver blanks and jigs. If that blank or jig isn't a firearm, GCA 1968 doesn't apply to it and it therefore falls outside ATFE's ability to regulate it under GCA.

The fact that Bianchi was GVRed says all that needs to be said about the SCOTUS majority's view 2A jurisprudence and how it applies to firearms parts and accessories.

 

[krucam]

Scheduling for the TX Suppressor case. Judge Mark Pittman who is presiding is a Trump appointee. Discovery will take a while for this one…
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Sep 14, 2022
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning Monday, November 13, 2023. Joinder of Parties due by 11/14/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 11/14/2022. Discovery due by 6/16/2023. Motions due by 7/17/2023. Pretrial Order due by 10/19/2023. The court appoints Royal Ferguson as mediator. Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 5/17/2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/14/2022) (bdb) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

 

[krucam]

Attorneys for the 2 sides met ahead of the above Scheduling Order. Plaintiffs (TX) want the Discovery, Defendants don’t.
Here’s what they submitted to the Court ahead the Order.

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txnd.359439/gov.uscourts.txnd.359439.31.0.pdf

 

[csanc123]

Whew...feels long...but I guess this is progress.

 

[TinCuda]

 

[Blacksmith101]

This thread is about the suppressor case.

This video belongs and is posted in the thread about the indicted felon case.

Texas judge rules that people under felony indictment have the right to buy guns under the Second Amendment.

Obviously the government will appeal. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1165328/gov.uscourts.txwd.1165328.82.0.pdf

www.mdshooters.com

 

[TinCuda]

This thread is about the suppressor case.

This video belongs and is posted in the thread about the indicted felon case.

Texas judge rules that people under felony indictment have the right to buy guns under the Second Amendment.

Obviously the government will appeal. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1165328/gov.uscourts.txwd.1165328.82.0.pdf

www.mdshooters.com

Re-read the first post.

This thread is about 2A wins in Texas.

But, since I am not an admin, I would never presume to tell you how to post.