FPC v Bondi (Post Office Carry)

[John Kloehr]

Decided as an as-applied challenge in Texas, favorable ruling for the individual plaintiffs, Members of FPC, and members of SAF.

 

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68863766/35/firearms-policy-coalition-inc-v-garland/

 

Given the limited ruling (as-applied, not prima facia) and it being a lower court, I do advise caution for anyone until and unless you are:

• Within the deciding court jurisdiction
• A member of one of the named organizations
• The ruling is not stayed or appealed
• Or the government agrees all Americans won this round

 

Frankly, I would have been still been a bit happy if just the parking lots were not illegal to enter when armed, fingers crossed this does not get appealed and dragged out further.

Edited October 1, 2025 by John Kloehr

[John Kloehr]

Leaked USPS internal memo, confirmed authentic:

 

https://www.news2a.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/October-24-2025-Leaked-USPS-MEMO-on-Firearm-Carry.pdf?x80910

 

[Blackwater 53393]

At this point, I think Bill Clinton had the right idea!

 

”Don’t ask! Don’t tell!”

[John Kloehr]

An update. The DOJ tried to limit the order to organizational members at the time the suit was filed. Judge say no.

 

From (with judge's bold):

 

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68863766/50/firearms-policy-coalition-inc-v-garland/

 

"

 

The permanent injunction as set forth in the Court’s Order (ECF No. 35) and Final Judgment (ECF No. 36) applies to Plaintiffs and to all present and

future members of Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. and Second Amendment Foundation.

 

SO ORDERED on this 17th day of March, 2026.

 

"

 

The ruling still only applies in the 5th district, and the DOJ may still proceed in an appeal. But at least in the 5th district for now, signing up as a member of FPC or SAF at least in theory allows carry in post offices. The appeal of the above decision is only a placeholder at this time, the government has not presented an argument as a basis for review. It did file a request to delay proceedings pending Wolford and Hemani rulings.

 

The appeal docket:

 

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72022900/firearms-plcy-coaltn-v-bondi/

 

From the most recent appeal entry:

 

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72022900/32/1/firearms-plcy-coaltn-v-bondi/

 

"

 

IT IS ORDERED that Appellant’s motion to stay this appeal pending the Supreme Court’s decisions in Wolford v. Lopez, No. 24-1046, and

United States v. Hemani, No. 24-1234 is DENIED.

 

"

[Blackwater 53393]

Now!! If we can get more Federal District Courts to rule similarly…

[John Kloehr]

30 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said:

Now!! If we can get more Federal District Courts to rule similarly…

Start with the 5th for reasonable support in favor of the law abiding citizen, then another ruling elsewhere against. Circuit split --> SCOTUS

[Blackwater 53393]

19 minutes ago, John Kloehr said:

Start with the 5th for reasonable support in favor of the law abiding citizen, then another ruling elsewhere against. Circuit split --> SCOTUS

I figure the 9th will uphold the unconstitutional law/rule.  Another ruling in favor of the injunction elsewhere would put us over the top!

[Rip Snorter]

Silly - the enemy within - there is a reason for the phrase "Going Postal"!

[Blackwater 53393]

6 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said:

Silly - the enemy within - there is a reason for the phrase "Going Postal"!

…And I shouldn’t be able to protect myself in the face of such an event??  😡

 

Better guess again!!

[John Kloehr]

7 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said:

Silly - the enemy within - there is a reason for the phrase "Going Postal"!

Very true, and it was never the customers out front or in the public parking lot.