Category: Militia

Judge Rules Against Injunction in Militia Challenge to VA Gun Ban

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In a ruling issued Thursday, the Spotsylvania Circuit Court denied a request for preliminary injunction in the Curtis v. Katz challenge to Virginia’s semiautomatic firearm/magazine ban. [More]

Even though the judge acknowledges “irreparable harm” to the Plaintiffs, he thinks more damage will be done if gun-banning Democrats don’t get their way.

The Case We’re Waiting For

The hearing has been held on Curtis v. Katz, the Virginia Constitution Article I, Section 13-based militia challenge to the “assault weapon” ban.

I’m not finding results yet on Google News search, but have been able to find case progress by going to VA Courts, selecting the Circuit Court Case Information link, picking Spotsylvania Circuit Court from the drop down menu, and entering CL26002454-00 in the Case Number field.

That really doesn’t tell us anything I haven’t written about, but there is a link for Case Documents that shows all the filings from May 19 through to today, which unfortunately don’t open up to show us the details.

There’s also a Reddit discussion that seems as up to date as anything.

I’ll keep looking and if you know anything please inform us via Comments, below.

I should know more for sure tomorrow, as I’ve been invited to a Zoom press call with the counsel of record and others at 1 Eastern.

Drone Wars

Note to militia: It doesn’t look like semi-autos will do the trick.

[Via Rick Reese]

Curtis v. Katz Update

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: THE COMPLAINT HAS BEEN FILED AS CURTIS V. KATZ (PREVIOUSLY SAID “HOLLOWAY.”) AMMOLAND HAS UPDATED MY REPORT AND I HAVE SENT NOTICE TO FIREARMS NEWS WITH AN ARTICLE UPDATE REQUEST.

I’m told there is the perception the hearing with Judge Glover, Spotsylvania County Circuit Court, went well and the expectation is he will issue a ruling tomorrow.

See:

Hearing Scheduled for Militia-Based Challenge to VA ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban

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“Plaintiffs challenge these prohibitions solely under the militia clause of Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia. They do not rest their case on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, nor on the individual right to keep and bear arms also embodied in Article I, Section 13,” the complaint declares. “Their argument is simpler and more fundamental: the militia clause guarantees the existence of a ‘well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms.’” [More]

My Firearms News column elaborates on some case details not included in my Saturday AmmoLand exclusive.

Try, Try Again

GOA and GOF Petition the Virginia Supreme Court for a Preliminary Ruling on Virginia’s Looming “Assault Firearms” Ban [More]

In related news, SAF is throwing financial support behind another case first reported on by yours truly.

Ecclesiastes 1:9

Virginia’s central argument is that Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution is not an individual Second Amendment-style right at all. According to the Commonwealth, Section 13 is a “collective, militia-tethered right,” meaning the right to keep and bear arms is tied to militia service rather than individual self-defense. [More]

There is no new thing under the sun.

And Opposite Day “progressives” keep coming back with the same tired, old, debunked revisionist lies.

We’re the Only Ones Engaging Enough

A first-of-its-kind effort describes police sniper use of force engagements in U.S. [More]

Is that where they use those weapons of war only suitable for killing as many people as possible in as short a time or possible, or am I thinking “patrol rifles“…?

I can never keep that “standing army” vs. “Militia of the several States” clear as to who’s supposed to do what.

[Via bondmen]

A Line in the Sand

Marine vet prosecutor refuses to cross constitutional line on Spanberger ‘assault weapon’ ban – Commonwealth Attorney Ryan Mehaffey said the new Virginia gun ban ‘is striking at the core of the militia system’ [More]

What’s a Law repugnant to the Constitution, again…?

No Ted Olson, he…

This is a major beef I have with apologists for the administration making excuses that they have to defend the law. No, they don’t.

Now all we need is an actual militia system with a core. Anybody see any bills proposing that?

If more took this stand it would galvanize and spread.

The Militia Difference

The American Founders, having studied Rome’s failure in detail, deliberately designed a better system. They created three formal branches with stricter separation of powers — but they did not stop there. They explicitly empowered a Fourth Branch: the sovereign, educated, and armed citizenry itself. [More]

Some might even call it a core purpose.

FYI, I’m almost done with Miguel Faria’s latest that includes extensive analysis of Rome during this period and will be posting a “thumbs up” review when I am. I feel bad because I’ve had it for months but it’s long and very detailed, and circumstances have forced me to just read a little at a time.

[Via Michael G]

You Can Look But Don’t Touch

U.S. Military Unveils “Drone Killer” Rifle Cartridges[More]

Let me guess: Standing army only, and the militia of the whole people need not apply…?

You’d think a “single issue” Second Amendment organization would have something to say about that.

Related UPDATE

For some reason the link I embedded now says page can’t be found, but I can still access it:

I got the link via email, so perhaps it’s restricted to members…?

What, He’s Agreeing with WHITE SLAVE OWNERS?

Antifa Activist: ‘This Is What the Founding Fathers Gave Us the Second Amendment For’ [More]

Guess he didn’t read the bit in the Constitution about “calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.”

[Via bondmen]

Tangentially-Related UPDATE

Liberals Think Antifa Isn’t Real. But It Is—and It Knows How to Win. To protect us all from the violence of the Trump administration, we must defend antifa. [More]

So if it’s not a myth it can be busted.

Not sure you did them any favors, there, Christopher.

[Via Michael G]

Speaking of ‘Every Terrible Implement’…

“We all started bleeding from the nose,” he added. “Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move. We couldn’t even stand up after that sonic weapon — or whatever it was.” [More]

So… if they ever get the technology developed to where such weaponry is bearable (assuming they don’t already have manpacks), will We the People be able to get sonic disruptors…?

Sorry, the courts say “No” and the only person I know squawking about it is… uh… me.

If “the people” of the Second Amendment can be denied arms based on them not being “in common use” for sport and for limited “self-defense” situations, what chance would they have resisting tyranny equipped with weaponry that today would be considered the stuff of science fiction? Who knows what those imposing their demands will have at their disposal, along with the power to withhold from citizens 50 years from now, or 100, or beyond?

Arms-Bearing Conduct

If you can do it by yourself you can do it with others. [Watch]

And yeah, the video title is over the top, but hardly surprising considering the source.

Nice to see the militia aspect being promoted by a 2A lawyer as a necessary legal argument — too often it’s overlooked with individual self-defense soaking up all the energy.

I do wonder if states that would go after private “militias” would ignore Everytown’s “Train Smart” for similar activities in the field.

[Via Jess]

It’s Not Like It’s a Right or Anything

NFA approvals are paused until the shutdown ends. This means no new tax stamps will be issued until ATF staff return to work. [More]

I wonder what text, history, and tradition have to say about that…

Related UPDATE:

AI Overview
Due to the 2025 federal government shutdown, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has halted the processing of NFA firearms approvals, such as those for suppressors and short-barreled rifles. The ATF eForms system remains online for submissions, but applications will not be reviewed or approved until the shutdown ends and staff return to work.
Here is what you need to know about the current situation:
Approvals are paused: While you can still submit NFA paperwork, no new tax stamps will be issued during the government shutdown. This applies to all National Firearms Act (NFA) items.
Submissions are still possible: You can continue to file and certify NFA paperwork electronically through the eForms portal or other platforms. Submitting your application now will secure your place in the processing queue once the government reopens.
Delays are expected: When the shutdown ends, a backlog of applications will likely cause a delay in processing times.
Status of NFA regulations: Recent legislation, “H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed in July 2025 and eliminated the $200 NFA tax for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, effective January 1, 2026.
However, registration and compliance requirements remain. The tax repeal does not change the requirement to submit all necessary forms (Form 1 or Form 4, fingerprints, photos) and maintain records.

Speaking of Seditious Conspiracy…

UNC professor on leave over ties to far-left gun club once headlined Harvard panel on armed activism… “I’m here to smash White supremacist capitalism, not defend civil society”… [More]

Yeah, we’ve talked about these communist insurgent domestic enemies before.

Seems there ought to be a Constitutional remedy for dealing with insurrection…

And the cool thing is, if the government ever gets tyrannical and goes “extra-Constitutional,” participation can be assessed for enforcement worthiness.

Everybody knows about the memorial to John Brown’s black victim, right?

Kinzinger Shows More Ignorance on Second Amendment in Lame ‘Gotcha’ Attempt

That Kinzinger is evidently unaware of this (or aware but deliberately lying by omission about it) is no surprise. [More]

Photo caption contest winner: How you can tell Adam Kinzinger is lying.