Thomas Neuberger, et al v. Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety an, et al
| THOMAS S. NEUBERGER, JERRY L. MARTIN, WILLIAM R. HAGUE, JR., BRUCE C. SMITH, BRIDGEVILLE KENPO KARATE INC., DBA BKK Firearms, BRIDGEVILLE RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB LTD and DELAWARE STATE SPORTSMENS ASS'N INC. |
| CABINET SECRETARY DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY and SUPERINTENDENT DELAWARE STATE POLICE |
| 25-3250 |
| November 17, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| Filing 35 TEXT ORDER (Clerk) construing the joint motion for extension of time as a motion to modify the briefing schedule. So construed, the motion is granted. Appellees' brief must be filed and served on or before 05/22/2026. Appellants' reply brief must be filed and served on or before 06/22/2026, as 6/19/26 is a federal holiday. (NMB) [Entered: 05/15/2026 08:52 AM] |
| Filing 34 ECF FILER: JOINT Motion filed by Appellees Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Superintendent Delaware State Police for Extension of Time to file Response and Reply Briefs until/for May 22, 2026. Certificate of Service dated 05/12/2026. Service made by ECF. [25-3250] (IRL) [Entered: 05/12/2026 12:07 PM] |
| Filing 33 TEXT ORDER (Clerk) granting unopposed motion by Appellees Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Superintendent Delaware State Police for extension of time to file brief until 05/15/2026. (NMB) [Entered: 04/09/2026 10:27 AM] |
| Filing 32 ECF FILER: UNOPPOSED Motion filed by Appellees Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Superintendent Delaware State Police for Extension of Time to file Response Brief until/for May 15, 2026. Certificate of Service dated 04/07/2026. Service made by ECF. [25-3250] (IRL) [Entered: 04/07/2026 12:54 PM] |
| Filing 31 HARD COPY RECEIVED from Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith - Appendix. Copies: 4. Volumes: 2 (EAF) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:19 PM] |
| Filing 30 HARD COPY RECEIVED from Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith - Brief. Copies: 7. (PAR) [Entered: 03/27/2026 03:52 PM] |
| Filing 29 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC APPENDIX on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. Certificate of service dated 03/25/2026 by ECF. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 03/25/2026 04:33 PM] |
| Filing 28 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC APPENDIX on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. Certificate of service dated 03/25/2026 by ECF. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 03/25/2026 04:32 PM] |
| Filing 27 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC BRIEF on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. Certificate of Service dated 03/25/2026 by ECF. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 03/25/2026 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 26 TEXT ORDER (Clerk) granting unopposed motion by Appellants Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Bruce C. Smith, Thomas S. Neuberger, Jerry L. Martin, William R. Hague, Jr. and Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc. for extension of time to file opening brief and appendix until 03/25/2026. (NMB) [Entered: 01/20/2026 01:55 PM] |
| Filing 25 ECF FILER: UNOPPOSED Motion filed by Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmens Ass'n Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith for Extension of Time to file Appellants' Opening Brief and Appendix until/for 30 days or 3/25/2026. Certificate of Service dated 01/16/2026. Service made by ECF. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 01/16/2026 04:19 PM] |
| Filing 24 NOTICE Pursuant to 3d Cir. L.A.R. 26.1, a document is timely filed if received by 5:00 p.m. ET on the last day for filing unless the Court sets a different time, the document has been submitted by an inmate pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 25(a)(2)(A)(iii), or otherwise specified in L.A.R. 26.1 (PDB) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:05 AM] |
| Filing 23 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. Brief on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith due on or before 02/23/2026. Appendix due on or before 02/23/2026. (PDB) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:03 AM] |
| Filing 22 CLERK EVENT transcript by Court Reporter Mr. Dale Hawkins filed in District Court on 11/26/2025. Actual pages: 53. (PDB) [Entered: 12/01/2025 12:41 PM] |
Filing 21
ORDER (CHAGARES, Chief Judge, FREEMAN and BOVE, Circuit Judges) The foregoing motion is denied. The Clerk of Court will issue a briefing schedule for merits briefs in the ordinary course. Panel No.: ECO-010. Freeman, Authoring Judge.--[Edited 12/02/2025 by CRG] (PDB) [Entered: 12/01/2025 12:39 PM]
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| Filing 20 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC Response on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. Certificate of Service dated 11/25/2025 by ECF. [25-3250]--[Edited 12/01/2025 by PDB] (FGP) [Entered: 11/25/2025 04:20 PM] |
| Filing 19 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC Response on behalf of Appellees Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Superintendent Delaware State Police. Certificate of Service dated 11/24/2025 by ECF. [25-3250]--[Edited 12/01/2025 by PDB] (IRL) [Entered: 11/24/2025 04:57 PM] |
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Filing 18
ORDER (Clerk) At the direction of the Court, the parties are ordered to file supplemental briefing as follows: Assuming that the appellants' motion at docket number 4 seeks injunctive relief, the appellees are directed to file a supplemental brief addressing whether such injunctive relief is appropriate. Such briefing shall address the claims asserted by all named plaintiffs, including those that the District Court dismissed. The supplemental brief shall be no longer than 4,000 words and shall be filed by Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The appellants may file a response to the appellee's supplemental brief and such response shall be no longer than 4,000 words and shall be filed by Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PDB) [Entered: 11/20/2025 01:23 PM]
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Filing 17
ORDER to Court Reporter Mr. Dale Hawkins directing transcripts, ordered on 11/19/2025 , to be filed by 12/22/2025. (PDB) [Entered: 11/19/2025 04:46 PM]
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| Filing 16 ECF FILER: Response filed by Appellees Cabinet Secretary Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Superintendent Delaware State Police to motion to Expedite. Certificate of Service dated 11/19/2025. [25-3250] (IRL) [Entered: 11/19/2025 04:08 PM] |
| Filing 15 ECF FILER: Transcript Purchase Order Form (Part 1) filed by Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith advising this court that transcripts are already on file in the District Court. Requested date(s) are: November 13, 2025, to be filed by Dale Hawkins. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:45 PM] |
| Filing 14 ECF FILER: Concise Summary of the Case filed by Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:34 PM] |
| Filing 13 ECF FILER: DISCLOSURE STATEMENT on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Bruce C. Smith and Thomas S. Neuberger. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:30 PM] |
| Filing 12 ECF FILER: DISCLOSURE STATEMENT on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:29 PM] |
| Filing 11 ECF FILER: DISCLOSURE STATEMENT on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Bruce C. Smith and Thomas S. Neuberger. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:27 PM] |
| Filing 10 ECF FILER: CIVIL INFORMATION STATEMENT on behalf of Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:22 PM] |
| Filing 9 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Jennifer-Kate Aaronson on behalf of Appellee(s) Joshua Bushweller, in his official capacity as Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security; and Col. William Crotty, in his official capacity as superintendent of the Delaware State Police. [25-3250] (JKA) [Entered: 11/19/2025 11:20 AM] |
| Filing 8 TEXT ORDER (Clerk) Any response to Appellants' motion must be filed by Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. (SHP) [Entered: 11/17/2025 03:18 PM] |
| Filing 7 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Ian R. Liston on behalf of Appellee(s) Joshua Bushweller, in his official capacity as Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security; and Col. William Crotty, in his official capacity as superintendent of the Delaware State Police. [25-3250] (IRL) [Entered: 11/17/2025 02:48 PM] |
| Filing 6 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Alexander D. MacMullan, Esquire on behalf of Appellant(s) Thomas S. Neuberger, Jerry L. Martin, William R. Hague, Jr., Bruce C. Smith, Bridgeville Kenpo Karate d/b/a BKK Firearms, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association, Inc. and Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club, Ltd.. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/17/2025 01:03 PM] |
| Filing 5 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Francis G.X. Pileggi, Esquire on behalf of Appellant(s) Thomas S. Neuberger, Jerry L. Martin, William R. Hague, Jr., Bruce C. Smith, Bridgeville Kenpo Karate d/b/a BKK Firearms, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association, Inc. and Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club, Ltd.. [25-3250] (FGP) [Entered: 11/17/2025 01:01 PM] |
| Filing 4 ECF FILER Appellants Emergency Motion for Expedited Injunctive Relief. Certificate of Service dated 11/17/2025. Service made by ECF. [25-3250]--[Edited 11/17/2025 by PDB] (FGP) [Entered: 11/17/2025 11:29 AM] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE Pursuant to 3d Cir. L.A.R. 26.1, a document is timely filed if received by 5:00 p.m. ET on the last day for filing unless the Court sets a different time, the document has been submitted by an inmate pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 25(a)(2)(A)(iii), or otherwise specified in L.A.R. 26.1 (PDB) [Entered: 11/17/2025 09:28 AM] |
| Filing 2 RECORD available on District Court CM/ECF. (PDB) [Entered: 11/17/2025 09:27 AM] |
| Filing 1 CIVIL CASE DOCKETED. Notice filed by Appellants Bridgeville Kenpo Karate Inc., Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club Ltd, Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc., William R. Hague, Jr., Jerry L. Martin, Thomas S. Neuberger and Bruce C. Smith in District Court No. 1:25-cv-01341. (PDB) [Entered: 11/17/2025 09:23 AM] |
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