Monday, March 20, 2023 US District Court judge Cormac J. Carney has issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the California handgun roster, because the roster is unconstitutional. This injunction was handed down today, March 20, 2023, in the US District Court for the Central District of California. NOTE: Nothing has changed yet! The injunction will…

March 2023 Legislation/Litigation Update March Focus— ATF Pistol Brace Rule-2021R-08F The final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 31, and the compliance date is May 31, 2023. The rule outlines the factors ATF would consider when evaluating firearms equipped with a purported “stabilizing brace” (or other rearward attachment) to determine whether these…

Congratulations to the 2023 Apple Valley Gun Club Board of Directors! We look forward to a great year! Board President: Tim Neubauer Vice President/President-Elect: Deborah Harris Treasurer: Jonathan Weldy Secretary: Dina McKinney Directors Allen Rutledge – Two Year Cathy Westmoreland – Two  Year Bill Stephens – Two Year Matt McCourt – Two Year Larry Mason…

February 2023 Legislation/Litigation Update February Focus— California SB 2, as amended, Portantino. Firearms. Existing law prohibits a person from carrying a concealed firearm or carrying a loaded firearm in public. Existing law authorizes a licensing authority, as specified, if good cause exists for the issuance, and subject to certain other criteria including, among other things,…

January 2023 Legislation/Litigation Update January Focus— Some major news regarding gun control lawsuits! A status conference on Miller v Bonta, Duncan v Bonta, and Rhode v Bonta was held 13 December in Judge Benitez’ court. The judge, at a conference on December 12, required that the state defendants meet and confer regarding a survey or…

Source:  NRA By: Chris Christian, Field Editor posted on January 3, 2018 Original article: https://www.ssusa.org/content/7-key-things-you-need-to-enter-action-pistol-competition/ Action pistol shooting is one of the most popular competitive handgun disciplines. It’s a fast-paced and challenging game in its own right, but it also provides a secondary benefit. From a personal defense perspective, its superior training to standing on…

The 2023 Membership Banquet and Board of Directors Installation will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Percy Bakker Community Center from 3 pm to 8:30 pm. Members and their families only. Not open to the general public. 3 pm – 5 pm: Happy Hour (Drinks and fun entertainment to participate in) 5…

November 2022 Legislation/Litigation Update November Focus— Amended AB2571 resulting from Junior Sports Magazines v Bonta As a result of a CRPA backed lawsuit, a judge ordered several changes be made to AB2571, which was a bill intended to limit advertising and promoting guns and gun-related products to youth. CRPA has provided information about how these…

The Apple Valley Gun Club is participating in a Thanksgiving food and jacket drive. Members are encouraged to help fill the boxes that are in the Adobe Clubhouse. Food items are:

October 2022 Legislation/Litigation Update October Focus— Antonyuk v Hochul was filed against the New York “Concealed Carry Improvement Act” (CCIA) in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York. The plaintiff’s motion for a Temporary Restraining Order was granted in part and denied in part. On October 12 the Second Circuit Court…

September 2022 Legislation/Litigation Update September Focus— U.S. House Resolution 8741, Firearm Industry Fairness Act  The Firearm Industry Fairness Act would tax firearm manufacturers that produce semiautomatic firearms or high-capacity magazines at a rate of 20% on all revenue—not just the revenue from the sales of those specific products. The bill would use the tax revenue derived from…