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Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Handgun Sales Ban

7/19/2025

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A Texas lawsuit is taking aim at the federal ban on interstate handgun sales, claiming it infringes on the Second Amendment. The Firearms Policy Coalition argues that this restriction unfairly burdens responsible buyers and lacks historical support. Meanwhile, the government defends the ban as essential for public safety, igniting a fierce debate over constitutional rights.

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A Texas lawsuit is taking aim at the federal ban on interstate handgun sales, claiming it infringes on the Second Amendment. The Firearms Policy Coalition argues that this restriction unfairly burdens responsible buyers and lacks historical support. Meanwhile, the government defends the ban as essential for public safety, igniting a fierce debate over constitutional rights.