Friend, 

Now that oral arguments have wrapped up in Garland v. VanDerStok, we are awaiting what could be one of the most consequential SCOTUS rulings in history for gun owners.

Throughout FPC’s challenge to the “frame or receiver” rule, we fought with peak intensity in the hopes of striking down ATF’s regulation.

When you’re fighting, it’s important to have front-sight focus. But when the dust settles, you don’t just feel the raw anticipation of a decision; you feel the pure FINALITY of it all.

And that’s what we want to talk to you about today, Friend. We can’t afford to lose sight of the Big Picture and what it means for everyone.

Like it or not, if the ATF wins in our case, the door will be blown WIDE OPEN for people like you to be harassed, intimidated, incarcerated, (or possibly even worse) over the mere possession of unserialized firearm parts… and all because the Administrative State decreed it. 

But if we win, it would mean a REJECTION of not just the rule, but also of the DOJ’s incredibly dishonest line that ATF didn’t change anything with the rule.

Either way, the world for gun owners is about to change in a fundamental way. And we need to be prepared for either eventuality.

Just like any good prepper knows, being prepared means preparing every single day. Here’s how we’re preparing…

In addition to making sure we can respond or take any final action needed in VanDerStok, we’re working hard to head off the broader gun control agenda in important ways.

Tomorrow, we’ll be looking to file our reply brief in an appeal of the district court’s ruling that upheld Cook County, IL’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.”

Also tomorrow, we’ll be bracing for the government’s reply in support of its own motion for summary judgment in the FPC case Richards v. Bonta (California 10-day waiting period).

Finally, tomorrow, we’ll also be awaiting the government’s response to our cert petition asking the Supreme Court to correct the Third Circuit’s standard for preliminary injunctions in Second Amendment cases (Gray v. Jennings, and Graham v. Jennings). 

Believe it or not, that’s not all, because we also have EVEN MORE scheduled for next week as well, including:

• October 21st: The government’s response to our cert petition asking the Supreme Court to strike down a gun range zoning ban is due. (Oakland Tactical v. Howell Township)
• October 21st: Our motion for summary judgment is due at the district court, where we will argue that the post office carry ban is unconstitutional and should be struck down. (FPC v. Garland)
• October 23rd: The government’s response to our cert petition asking the Supreme Court to strike down “assault weapon” bans is due. (Snope v. Brown)
• October 25th: A hearing will take place at the district court on the defendants’ motions to dismiss. (Heeter v. James - NY body armor ban)

However, as we wait for the big SCOTUS decision and fight on in these other cases, we also need to secure additional support from the Grassroots Army.

Help us keep #FightingForward by making a contribution in support of all our work and mission during these challenging times.

When you give $25, $50, or perhaps even $100, you will be automatically entered to WIN a Marlin 1895 Trapper Rifle with Hornady Level Evolution 45-70 ammo!

We can’t do this without you, Friend. Will you stand with us?

For freedom and liberty,

Firearms Policy Coalition