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(UPDATED 4/25/24)

MA 2023/2024 Gun Ban Fight (Everyone in MA should review this section)

As you will see below, there are six members of the conference committee. If we can convince just three that the process applied was not fair and not in the spirit of good public governance then perhaps we can stall this bill till it dies at the end of July. The Massachusetts House and Senate did not agree on a version of the competing gun bills. As a result, each chamber named three of their members to a "Conference Committee" to resolve differences in the bills.

GOAL is urging all gun owners to contact the Conferees and oppose any new restrictions on lawful citizens! There is nothing in any of the language that will reduce violent crime or address the mental health epidemic. One aspect of the complaint should be the way these bills were processed by taking advantage of procedural rules to minimize time for you to be notified, understand, and respond to these bills that affect you. See GOALs new page on the process that was applied for more information. https://www.goal.org/ProcessMatters

The Conference Committee has begun the process of developing a bill that the House and Senate can agree on.
There is no set schedule on negotiations.
The only deadline is July 31, 2024 - the end of formal sessions.
All work the Committee does will be done in secret.
The public is not allowed to attend or even listen to deliberations.

Sample Email/Letter Language

Committee contacts:

Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov (617) 722-1639

Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov (617) 722-1410

Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov (617) 722-1600

Michael.Day@mahouse.gov (617) 722-2396

Carlos.Gonzalez@mahouse.gov (617) 722-2230

joseph.mckenna@mahouse.gov (617) 722-2810

GOAL Gun Ban page: https://www.goal.org/gunban

Summary of both bills sent to conference: https://www.goal.org/resources/Documents/Compilation.pdf

History of Bills

The history and text of S.2584 can be viewed HERE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2584

The history and text of S.2572 can be viewed HERE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2572

The history and text of H.4139 can be viewed HERE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4139

The history and text of H.4135 can be viewed HERE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4135

Other MA Specific Issues

GOAL's 2023 - 2024 Massachusetts Legislation Chart

GOAL membership: https://www.goal.org/join-us

Donate to GOAL: https://www.goal.org/Donate

GOAL: How to advocate for yourself and contact public officials

(Capen v. Cambell) Judge: AR 15s Are Dangerous & Unusual thus NOT Protected By 2nd Amendment! (12/27/23)

More Proof The Red Flag Petition System Is Cruel And Dangerous (12/4/23)

(Granata v. Campbell ) MA Handgun Roster Case Update (4/27/23) Remanded back to district court post Bruen (4/7/23) Revised complaint submitted (9/21/23)

(Commonwealth v. Donnell) HUGE 2A WIN Re: Non resident carry across state lines!! (7/21/23)

(Morin v. Lyver) 1st circuit overturned 2A ban on non violent misdemeanors (MA case decided, MAJOR WIN) (11/6/22)

Important Supreme Court Decisions

DC v. Heller: On June 26, 2008 the U.S. Supreme Court held (5–4) that the Second Amendment protects “arms 'in common use at the time' for lawful purposes like self-defense” and arms that are “typically possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.” Such arms are “chosen by American society,” not the government.

McDonald v. City of Chicago: On June 28, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (5–4) that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,” applies to state and local governments as well as to the federal government.

NYRPA v. Bruen: On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled (6-3) for the first time that the Second Amendment confers a constitutional right to carry a gun outside the home. Bruen voided New York's requirement that concealed carry permit applicants demonstrate “proper cause,” or a special need for self-defense.

The Supreme Court Drops a Bomb on Gun Control (MAJOR WIN)

What is The New TEST? (Text, History, & Tradition Test)

BATF Actions

Proposed ATF Rule: Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials & Storage (9/3/23)

NEW ATF Rule: "Engaged in the Business" (4/16/24)

New ATF Rule: Frames & Receivers: What Does ATF Consider an AR Frame or Receiver to Be? (9/30/22)

(Garland v. VanDerStok) 5th Circuit, Status of stay on Frame and Receiver Rule (SCOTUS to hear case this year) (4/23/24)

(Morehouse v. ATF) 8th Circuit Unanimous Decision Issued Upholding ATF Frame & Receiver Rule (11/4/23)

New ATF Rule: Pistol Brace / SBR Rule (2/21/23)

Time's Up. Here Are Your 4 Options for ATF's Pistol Brace Rule (5/31/23)

What to Do If ATF Shows Up At Your Door to Inspect Your Pistol Braced Firearms (6/16/23)

(Mock v. Garland) ATF Stripped of Power To Enforce Short Barreled Rifle & Pistol Brace Rule Rule (5th circuit)(ATF appeals to full 5th Ct) (3/30/24)

(NRA v. ATF) The NRA Finally Gets Relief from the Pistol Brace Rule (3/31/24)

(Britto v. ATF) District Court Nationwide Preliminary Injunction (5th circuit)(ATF appeals to full 5th Ct) (3/30/24)

(Texas v. ATF) The ATF Rule That Just Won't Die (5th circuit)(ATF appeals to full 5th circuit (3/30/24)

(FRAC v. Garland) Battle Over the Pistol Brace Rule (8th Circuit) (3/18/24)

New ATF Rule: Trigger Bans (4/24/23) (Wide Open and Forced Reset Triggers)

(NAGR v. Garland) Preliminary Injunction Issued Against ATF In Forced Reset Trigger Case!!
Government to appeal (12/9/23)

(Hoffman Tactical Super Safety) How the ATF is Getting "Triggered"...Again (3/18/24)

New Proposed Senate Law: The GOSAFE Act. (12/4/23)

Other cases to watch

(Hoffman v. Bonta) Crossing state lines, no nonresident carry (4/19/24)

(Bianchi v. Brown) 2A lawsuit that seeks to strike down Maryland’s AWB (4/16/24)

(Arnold v. Kotek) Magazine Ban Permanently Struck Down & Ruled Unconstitutional! (4/13/24)

(May v. Bonta) Another Huge Loss for California Gun Control (Sensitive Places) (4/12/24)
(MA seeking similar laws)

(American Forest & Paper Assn. v. EPA) Supreme Court Hearing & Decision Could Change The Second Amendment Fight Forever! (4/8/24)

(Antonyuk v. James) This New York Case Will Impact the Entire Country (3/26/24)

(Duncan v. Bonta) CA High Capacity Magazine Ban Update
(has similar elements to MA ban) (full 9th circuit has heard arguments) (3/19/24)

(Cargill v. Garland) 5th Circuit Rules ATF Bump Stock Rule Unconstitutional (2/28/24)
SCOTUS heard arguments on Feb 28th. (Has similar elements to MA laws) (MA is in 1st Circuit)

(Ivan v. James) Requesting SCOTUS review of NY CCIA act post BRUEN (2/21/24)

(S3589) Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024 (2/11/24)
Submitted by Ed Markey, Possibly eliminates civilian firearms instruction and competition.

(Hawaii v. Wilson) The Worst Second Amendment Ruling You Will EVER Read (2/9/24)

(Higbie v. James) Huge Case for National Concealed Carry (2/6/24)

(Rhode v. Bonta) California's ammunition background check law struck down (2/6/24)
9th Circuit sides with CA. (Has similar elements to MA laws)

(Caulkins v. Pritzker) IL Assault Weapon & Magazine Ban (2/4/24)
Denied by SCOTUS

(CRAPA v. Luna) The California Case that Could Change Concealed Carry Nationwide (1/28/24)
(MA has similar laws) see (Commonwealth v. Donnell) above.

(Loper v. Raimondo) Supreme Court Takes Case That Could End Chevron deference & application to firearms cases. (1/28/24)

(Miller v. Bonta) CA AWB Ban Update
(has similar elements to MA ban) (1/27/24)

(Relentless, Inc. v. the U.S. Department of Commerce) Supreme Court Grants Review! (1/19/24)

(US v. Ayala) Law Banning Firearms In Post Offices Ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL! (1/19/24)

Unconstitutional Bill Targets Tactical Training (1/13/24)
MA Senator Ed Markey is involved

(U.S. v. Robert Biden) When the First Son Starts Embracing the Second Amendment (12/13/23)

(Range v. Garland) New Second Amendment lawsuit up for critical Supreme Court review (11/14/2023) (3rd Circuit)
(MA is in 1st Circuit) SCOTUS Reviewing if they will take case.

(U.S. v. Harris) (3rd Circuit) Federal Prohibition on 2A Rights for Marijuana Use, (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(3) (11/19/23)

(U.S. v. Rahimi) The Truth About the Rahimi Case, (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(8)) (11/8/23)
(MA is in 1st Circuit) SCOTUS heard case in November 2023

(NRA v. Vullo) A First Amendment challenge to New York's interference with legitimate business relationships.
Supreme Court to review (11/7/23)

(Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF) A suit challenging ATF's new "Zero Tolerance" policy on FFLs (11/5/23)

(B&L Productions v. Newsom) Prohibitions on Gun Shows
Ruled unconstitutional on multiple grounds (10/31/23)

(U.S. v. Alston) The Huge Case That No One is Talking About (18 U.S.C. ss922(n) & ss922(g)(3)) (10/29/23)

(Koons v. Platkin) Huge Case Before the Third Circuit on “Sensitive Places” (10/25/23) 3rd Circuit

(U.S. v. Daniels) (5th Circuit), Federal Prohibition on 2A Rights for Marijuana Use (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(3)) (10/24/23) Government to appeal to SCOTUS

(Teter v. Lopez) How a Huge Win from Hawaii Spells Big Trouble for Gun Control (10/17/23)

(Haden v. ATF) 6th Circuit Rules ATF Bump Stock Rule Unconstitutional (9/7/23)
ATF appeals to SCOTUS. (MA is in 1st Circuit)

(Guedes v. ATF) District of Columbia SCOTUS asked to review bump stocks (9/7/23)

(Rupp v. Bonta) The Case That Could Crush Assault Weapon Bans (9/2/23)
(Has similar elements to MA laws)

(Fraser v. ATF) A Huge Ruling That Could Benefit Millions,
18-20 year-olds & No handguns ruled unconstitutional (8/31/23)

(Renna v. Bonta) California Handgun Roster 9th circuit update (8/29/23)
(Has similar elements to MA laws)

(Boland v. Bonta) California Handgun Roster 9th circuit update (8/29/23)
(Has similar elements to MA laws)

(Willey v. Brown) Red Flag Challenged After Government Official Lies To Obtain One (8/23/23)

(NRA v. Bondi) Does 2nd Amendment Extend To 18-20 Year Old Adults? 11th circuit (7/18/23)

(U.S. v. Bullock) (11th Circuit) Federal Judge Rules Felon-In-Possession Law is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!, (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(1)) (6/29/23)

(U.S. v. Connelly) (2nd Circuit), Federal Prohibition on 2A Rights for Marijuana Use is UNCONSTITUTIONAL, (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(3) and 18 U.S.C. ss922(d)(3)) (4/12/23)

(RM v. CM) NY Red Flag Law Ruled Unconstitutional @ NYSC (4/4/23)
(has similar elements to MA law)

(Wiese v. Bonta) Magazine Ban Case (4/1/23)

(8th Circuit) Law Banning 2A For Ages 18-20 Ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL! (3/31/23)
(MA is in 1st Circuit)

(U.S. v. Jared) (4th Circuit), Federal Prohibition on 2A Rights for Marijuana Use is UNCONSTITUTIONAL, (18 U.S.C. ss922(g)(3)) (2/5/23)

(GW v. CN) NY Red Flag Law Ruled Unconstitutional @ NYSC (1/2/23)
(has similar elements to MA law)

Miscellaneous

How They'll Use Your Insurance Company to Disarm You (2/26/24)

Government Had Banks Monitor YOUR Purchases (1/19/23)

The Truth About America's Gun Violence Issue (1/16/24)

ATF CAUGHT Actively Delaying Comments!! (12/8/23)

Township Forms Militia To Protect 2nd Amendment (12/1/23)

So Maybe This is How They Will Disarm Us (11/20/23)

2A Does NOT Cover Obtaining Firearms?!? (11/14/23) Worst Judge Interpretation Ever!

Bill To Require FEDERAL PERMIT To Purchase Firearms (11/8/23)

The Ammo Act: Bill Would Require Ammunition Background Checks & Registry (11/8/23)

FBI Caught Lying! Concealed Carries Stop Active Shooters Far More Often Than Government Admits! (9/5/23)

Do Gun Laws Really Save Lives? A Real Look at the Numbers. (8/23/23)

This Could Be The End Of Firearms ID Card Requirements!! (8/8/23)

Study Reveals There Are MANY More American Gun Owners Than Previously Thought (8/1/23)

FBI Whistleblowers Reveal Bank of America Turned Over Gun Owners’ Info Without Warrants (6/12/23)

Gavin Newsom submits 28th Amendment proposal (6/10/23)

(Sackett v. EPA), Interesting outcome that may affect ATF (5/25/23)

FBI & ATF Caught SECRETLY Monitoring Gun Owners (1/15/23)

CDC Deletes Defensive Gun Use Stats To Help Gun Controllers (12/15/22)

ATF Looses thousands of guns and parts (10/10/22)

ATF whistleblower (8/6/22)

FBI whistleblowers (11/4/22)