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Rethinking Firearm Education: Moving Beyond Maryland’s Flawed HQL System

In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has declared Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License (HQL) unconstitutional, marking a significant win for Second Amendment advocates. This ruling exposes the flaws of the HQL system, which, under the pretext of safety, imposed unnecessary burdens and costs on law-abiding citizens. While celebrating this victory for gun rights, we also delve into the urgent need for accessible, continuous firearm education and practical safety measures. This post explores how, moving forward, we can balance our constitutional freedoms with responsible gun ownership, advocating for sensible, non-intrusive safety initiatives and widespread educational resources

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Michael Cargil’s Victory in the Fifth Circuit: Setting a Precedent for Future Firearms Regulations

Michael Cargil’s recent victory in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has set a precedent for future cases involving federal regulations on firearms. The case, which concerned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ interpretation of the federal prohibition on machine guns as extending to bump stocks, has far-reaching implications for the interpretation and enforcement of federal firearms regulations.

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