The Gun Owners of America (GOA) case McCro v. Garland faced a setback when the Fifth Circuit denied an en banc hearing. GOA has decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about potentially creating worse case law. The organization plans to focus on legislative efforts to overturn the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act's provisions regarding enhanced background checks for 18-20 year olds, which are set to sunset in 2032.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) has withdrawn their case, McCro v. Garland, after the Fifth Circuit denied an en banc hearing. They will not appeal to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about creating unfavorable legal precedent. GOA will now focus on legislative efforts to repeal the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act's provisions regarding enhanced background checks for 18-20 year olds.
The Supreme Court denied review in US v. Peterson, a case challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA) as applied to suppressors. The Fifth Circuit's ruling, which upheld the NFA by likening it to a 'shall issue' licensing scheme, now stands as precedent in that circuit. This decision has significant implications for future Second Amendment challenges to firearms regulations, potentially allowing broader government control over protected arms under the guise of objective licensing.
The US v. Peterson case challenges the NFA's suppressor restrictions, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. The Fifth Circuit upheld the NFA by likening it to a 'shall issue' licensing regime, a reasoning now being contested. The Supreme Court is considering the case, with amicus briefs filed urging review, and the DOJ has waived its right to respond, creating procedural uncertainty.
