Joe LoPorto

A so-called "Glock Switch." A small and inexpensive part that can make a Glock pistol fire as fully automatic.

New Jersey Proposes to Make NJ a Machine Gun Sanctuary State While Putting Lawful Gun Owners at Risk of Wrongful Prosecution

News2A contributor, Joe LoPorto, was in Trenton this week to testify in opposition to a package of new and unnecessary anti-gun bills introduced this session. Ironically, one of the bills involving possession of so-called “machine gun conversion devices” comes with a surprisingly light penalty in comparison with the rest of New Jersey’s gun laws. Read on to hear his take.

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Guns for sale

NSSF Moves to Reopen Its Lawsuit Against the New Jersey Attorney General

In response to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s use of the state’s “nuisance law” to challenge businesses involved in lawful commerce through frivolous lawsuits, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has re-opened its legal challenge against the state. The case was initially dismissed for lack of standing on the grounds that there was no immediate threat of the law being enforced.

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Finish line

Koons and Siegel Update: The Dominoes Are Falling and the End of the Road at the Third Circuit Is Likely in Sight

The Koons/Siegel v. Platkin case has been at the Third Circuit since mid-2023. Now in 2025, this appeal only concerns the preliminary injunction, not the case’s merits. This injunction temporarily halts parts of New Jersey’s anti-gun laws. With recent Supreme Court decisions, legal experts anticipate a resolution might be near. Is there an end in sight?

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3rd Generation Glock pistol.

What New Jersey’s Attack on Glock Says About the Future of Gun Control

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has escalated his crusade against the lawful firearms industry, raising questions about his true intentions. Is this campaign merely a political spectacle, or is it a calculated effort to destabilize and financially cripple the firearms industry through an unending barrage of lawsuits?

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President-Elect Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General, Pam Bondi.

Open Letter to Trump Admin: If Pam Bondi Is Going to Be Our Next US Attorney General, I Respectfully Request an Appointment to the DOJ to Oversee the Office of Justice Programs

Joe LoPorto, Director of Government Affairs at the Civil Liberties Policy Research Center of New Jersey, explains the significance of the President-Elect’s choice for U.S. Attorney General. For Second Amendment supporters, a nominee with a history of backing “red flag laws” raises serious concerns. Joe breaks down the potential impact and makes his case for appointment to a pivotal government role.

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President Trump delivering a campaign speech about free speech and a Digital Bill of Rights.

We Need President Trump’s Digital Bill of Rights More Than Ever. Will He Come Through?

Censorship of free speech, especially right-leaning viewpoints, by major social media platforms has never been more blatant than during the 2024 election season. Facebook, in particular, has been auto-moderating and silencing posts or comments that support conservative causes or political candidates. President Trump has made strong promises to eliminate this behavior and address viewpoint discrimination and censorship. The question remains: will he follow through once he takes office?

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The 45th President of the United States and now elected to be the 47th, President Donald J. Trump.

2024 Election Recap: a Path to Reshaping New Jersey Politics is Now Open

With Donald Trump on his way to the White House as President-Elect, along with a Republican-controlled Senate and a likely GOP-controlled House once the vote counts are finalized, Joe LoPorto offers a realistic look into what Trump’s final term in office could mean for gun owners across the nation and here in New Jersey. He also shares insight into the critical races we need to watch as the midterms draw closer.

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The scales of justice

Deafening Silence: An Essay on the Two-Year Battle to End Centuries of Racial Discrimination Preserved In New Jersey’s Firearms Licensing Laws

New Jersey’s gun laws are deeply rooted in racism and inequality. Lawmakers, the Attorney General, and the Governor continue to uphold these unconstitutional, racially biased policies without any sense of shame. The so-called “righteousness” and virtue signaling vanish the moment they’re confronted. In fact, it feels as though we don’t even exist when we hold them accountable. It’s time for legislators to take this issue seriously and act. After all, don’t we care about “those people”?

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A drawing of President Rutherford B. Hayes, author of the Posse Comitatus Act, and his cabinet.

Trading Liberty for Security:  DoD Directive 5240.01 

How did the U.S. go from limiting military action on U.S. soil with the Posse Comitatus Act to authorizing it under DoD Directive 5240.01? Explore the history of military power expansion and how the Biden administration’s new directive could impact your rights, especially for patriots, militias, protesters, and government critics.

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Vice President and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

What Happens if Kamala Harris Wins?

A question that many of us try to avoid thinking about. However, optimism, just like hope and faith, are not valid strategies and conservatives are simply not doing enough to ensure a victory that should easily be ours. In this article, Joe LoPorto raises some very interesting points from an informed perspective.

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