In a May 2026 town meeting, Sandwich, Massachusetts residents voted to indefinitely table Article 19, which sought to repeal local restrictions aligning with state law and permit licensed gun owners to carry concealed handguns in town buildings inclu
In response to HB24-1353 passed in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is preparing a new safety course on semiautomatic firearms handling, storage, and transportation. The voluntary program aims to promote safe firearm use among hunters and shooters,
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Wolford v. Lopez (No. 24-1046), addressing whether Hawaii can presumptively prohibit licensed concealed handgun carriers from carrying on private property open to the public without the owner's express
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld the federal prohibition on machine guns and conversion devices, ruling post-Bruen that these weapons are not protected by the Second Amendment because they are not in 'common use' among civilians.
Leading practical shooting organizations have rolled out significant rulebook updates for the 2026 season. IDPA's changes, effective January 15, include DQ for non-functional manual safeties (2.2.3), refined muzzle exclusion zones (2.9.1.3), updated
Legacy Sports International announces the immediate availability of the new Pointer FT912 series over/under shotguns, offering 12-gauge 3-inch chambered models with 28-inch chrome-lined vent rib barrels in black/walnut and silver/walnut configuration
The Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championships, a premier run-and-gun multi-gun match with nine challenging natural terrain stages, is scheduled for June 12-14, 2026 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. This event promises intense competition
Florida grocery chain Publix has updated its store policy to request that only law enforcement officers openly carry firearms, reversing a previous allowance adopted after a court struck down the state's open carry ban. The change, posted via signage
Central Wyoming College is bolstering public safety education by expanding its firearms training courses throughout 2026 and launching a new POST-certified Police Academy in Fall 2026 at its Riverton campus, addressing growing needs for law enforceme
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued a final rule amending regulations under the National Firearms Act to update tax remittance provisions. This aligns the rules with recent statutory changes from the One Big Beaut
The U.S. Department of the Interior has re-established the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council to provide recommendations on wildlife conservation, habitat access, and promotion of hunting and shooting sports. Nominations for
Sturm, Ruger & Company has reintroduced the Glenfield Firearms brand, dormant since the 1980s, with the new Model A bolt-action rifle. Inspired by the original Ruger American Gen I, it features a threaded barrel, adjustable trigger (3-5 lbs), Moss Gr