The U.S. Supreme Court granted review in Wolford v. Lopez, a case questioning whether Hawaii can presumptively prohibit licensed concealed carry holders from carrying firearms on private property open to the public without express owner permission, according to a May 5 statement by Sean Maloney for AmmoLand.
The case has drawn attention because it could impact how states regulate public firearm carry and the broader rights of citizens under the Second Amendment. The issue is being watched closely by gun rights advocates and those who argue that such regulations could effectively nullify constitutional protections.
Maloney said, “As Americans await the court’s decision, one fact is undeniable: The modern American militia is not theoretical — it is vast, practical, and alive.” He pointed out that conservative estimates place civilian-owned firearms in the United States at roughly 500 million—more guns than people—and noted that civilian stockpiles of ammunition likely exceed one trillion rounds. These figures reflect ongoing trends in firearm ownership and use among Americans.
He cited historical figures such as George Mason, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, and Samuel Adams to highlight the longstanding view that an armed citizenry was considered essential to liberty by America’s founders. “Freedom survives only in the hands of the prepared. The citizen militia envisioned by our Founders still lives,” Maloney said.
According to the official website, Buckeye Firearms Association advocates for individuals’ right to own and use firearms for legal pursuits including self-defense and recreation; it functions as a grassroots entity focused on firearm rights with activities concentrated in Ohio. The organization delivers alerts on laws and politics concerning gun rights while offering updates on legislation and training opportunities related to firearms.
Maloney concluded with a call for continued vigilance: “We must equip future generations with knowledge…the fight for liberty never finishes; it continues as long as we are willing to stand as the bedrock of freedom.”
