🗞️ Weekly Second Amendment Legal Update

Week of June 23–29, 2025

Fresh rulings and federal moves this week shape the backdrop for Tennessee gun rights cases. Here’s what you should know—clear, concise, and tailored for our community.

🛑 1. Ninth Circuit Strikes California’s “One‑Gun‑Per‑Month” Law

A three-judge panel ruled the law limiting residents to one firearm purchase every 30 days violates the Second Amendment. The decision cites Bruen, noting that owning multiple guns is a protected activity and arbitrary limits aren’t historically grounded firearmslaw.duke.edufirearmslaw.duke.edu+2abajournal.com+2giffords.org+2.

Why it matters: This win clears a path for legal challenges to similar purchase limits nationwide—possibly including future Tennessee debates.

🧰 2. Supreme Court Sides with U.S. Gunmakers on PLCAA

In a unanimous decision, SCOTUS affirmed that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act shields U.S. gun manufacturers from lawsuits by Mexico alleging cartel-related trafficking foxnews.com.

Why it matters: Beyond protecting the industry, this ruling strengthens the legal environment around firearms manufacturing—reducing state-level liability arguments that sometimes intersect with rights restoration cases.

🔒 3. Supreme Court Declines to Review Assault Weapon & Magazine Bans

SCOTUS left standing lower court decisions affirming bans on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines in states like Maryland, Rhode Island, and D.C. gvwire.com+12reuters.com+12foxnews.com+12.

Why it matters: Courts continue to uphold these restrictions under current precedent, highlighting the boundaries of “arms” protections.

⚠️ 4. Federal Under‑21 Gun Sales Ban Survives Legal Challenge

A federal appeals court deferred to historical precedent in rejecting a Second Amendment challenge to the law barring adults 18–20 from purchasing handguns usnews.com+5apnews.com+5latimes.com+5.

Why it matters: Age-based gun restrictions remain constitutionally supported—meaning states still have room to regulate licensing and purchase age, including Tennessee.

🧭 How These Developments Affect Tennessee

• Judicial support for striking purchase limits strengthens arguments against local regulatory overreach here.
• Federal shields for manufacturers reduce risk in rights restoration cases tied to possession or accessory laws.
• With assault weapon and magazine bans still accepted, our focus remains on individual restoration cases—where constitutional protections are strongest.
• Age-based rules stand firm, ensuring Tennessee’s restoration process for younger adults stays within legal norms.

✅ What The Rights Firm Can Do for You

If you’ve lost firearm rights and want them back, our team can:

• Assess your specific case under current federal and state laws
• Take steps to petition for gun rights restoration in Tennessee
• Update your strategy with the latest precedents and legal tools

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