Key Takeaways Gun Owners of America and others filed a lawsuit against Oregon for banning nonresidents from carrying handguns. The complaint argues that Oregon’s laws effectively create a total ban on carry for nonresidents due to permit restrictions. Oregon does not recognize out-of-state permits and tightly controls its own concealed carry license, restricting access to residents. Open carry exists theoretically, but local ordinances often prohibit it for nonresidents without a concealed carry license. The case leans on Second Amendment rights and seeks a court declaration that Oregon’s scheme is unconstitutional for nonresidents. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes EUGENE, OR —…

Key Takeaways Kostas Moros published a law review article arguing that special taxes on common firearms are unconstitutional, referencing the ruling in Bruen. The paper emphasizes historical firearm tax traditions, noting that pre-1900 laws targeted specific weapons rather than commonly used firearms. Moros criticizes modern legislatures for imposing taxes that…

Fed Play Predictable – But Now What? Energy prices. Thease are the most likely outcomes – a year-end run and new highs in 2027 OR the grim case. As should be clear: Extension of the lower red (rising) trend line is an obvious potential bounce point. OR as early as…