Olympic Champion Kim Rhode Talks Rhode v. Bonta and the Future of Second Amendment Litigation

Kim Rhode understands better than most that meaningful victories require patience, discipline, and relentless effort. A six-time Olympic medalist—crowned by a world-record performance at the London Games in 2012—Rhode is one of the most accomplished competitive shooters in history. She brings that same grit and determination to her advocacy for the Second Amendment.

At last week’s SHOT Show, CRPA TV sat down with the Olympic legend and the namesake plaintiff in Rhode v. Bonta, the landmark lawsuit challenging California’s burdensome and unconstitutional ammunition regulations. In the interview, Rhode provides an update on the case and delivers a clear message to Second Amendment advocates nationwide: stay engaged and keep fighting.

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Rhode v. Bonta is just one of dozens of Second Amendment cases currently pending in lower courts that may be directly impacted by upcoming decisions from the United States Supreme Court. With a historic number of 2A cases under review—and two already granted certiorari—this spring could reshape Second Amendment jurisprudence for years to come.

Oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez took place last week, and arguments in United States v. Hemaniarre are scheduled for March 2. In the coming weeks, the Court may also decide whether to hear Duncan v. Bonta, CRPA’s challenge to California’s magazine ban.

The outcomes of these cases have the potential to dramatically alter litigation nationwide—affecting challenges to ammunition restrictions, handgun registration schemes, excessive fees and taxes, and sweeping concealed carry limitations.

Now is the time.
The fight for constitutional rights depends on informed, engaged advocates willing to stand firm.

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