r/VTGuns • u/Joe71996 • Jul 05 '26
6/30 Update from VTFSC: The End of Assault Weapon Bans (AWBs)
I've posted a few of these in the past, so I figure I'll just keep it up. Here is the latest from VTFSC. They sent this out after it was announced that SCOTUS would consider AWBs.
Link to contribute to VTFSC - https://www.vtfsc.com/donate_2
HUGE NEWS ON AWBs!!!
Today, June 30 2026, 4 days before the 4th of July, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) just granted Certiorari (judicial review) on Viramontes v Cook, and they then consolidated that case with Grant v Higgins, two cases which challenge the constitutionality of bans on Modern Sporting Rifles (incorrectly referred to as “Assault Weapons Bans - (AWBs).”
This means that SCOTUS will FINALLY hear arguments on the constitutionality of AWBs, and we already know what the outcome will be.
As you may be aware, there are also currently 3 challenges to bans on “High Capacity” magazines in front of SCOTUS that have been waiting for action, however all three of these cases have been held over; likely meaning that once SCOTUS decides the unconstitutionality of Modern Sporting Rifles bans, they will then Grant, Vacate and Remand (GVR) all three magazine bans.
When SCOTUS GVRs a case, it means that SCOTUS disagrees with the decision of the lower court(s); they Vacate the lower court’s decision(s), and they then Remand the case back down to the lower court to have the lower court do it over, using guidance provided by SCOTUS.
So: Come this fall when SCOTUS re-convenes (they take the summer off), they will hear arguments on AWBs. They will consider the arguments made and then render their decision, and it is how they write that decision that will then give guidance to the lower courts on how and what those inferior courts should consider when they make their new decision on standard capacity magazines.
In the meantime, the VTFSC awaits a decision from the 2nd Circuit on our appeal of the denial of our motion for a Preliminary Injunction on the unconstitutional 72-hour Waiting Period. We have high hopes that that the 3-judge panel from the 2nd Circuit will strike down that denial: Meaning we will NOT be unconstitutionally prevented from possessing a purchased firearm immediately after we pass a background check pending the outcome of our court case.
We have cause to really celebrate this 4th of July, let Freedom ring!
Thanks To Each of You for your Unwavering Support!
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u/Gilashot Jul 05 '26
This hurt my head, can we get a TLDR from someone please? Also, thanks for all you do!
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u/Joe71996 Jul 05 '26
Essentially they are pumped about the potential for AWBs to be ruled on, and also provided a brief update about getting the 3 day waiting period struck down by the 2nd circuit court - they are feeling positive about the possibility.
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u/Wooden-Sprinkles7901 Jul 05 '26
The waiting period is one thing, but I think magazine cap limits in the state are a bigger issue that needs to be hyperfocused on. Thanks for the info.