The 2026 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits, held April 16-19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, attracted thousands of firearms enthusiasts, featured extensive exhibitor displays of new products and accessories, and hosted spee
Rhode Island lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 2710, a companion to House Bill 8073, that would add 'possession' to the state's existing assault weapons restrictions, potentially banning ownership of common semi-automatic firearms with no clear gra
The Department of Justice and ATF announced on April 29, 2026, a major rollback of firearms regulations, including repealing the 2024 Biden rule that required background checks for unlicensed dealers at gun shows, effectively reinstating the 'gun sho
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has designated Edgecombe County as a new primary CWD surveillance area following four positive detections in 2025-26, with Martin, Pitt, and Halifax counties added as secondary areas for the 2026-27 deer
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on May 6, 2026, to rescind the controversial 2023 'Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces' rule. This proposal removes t
The Texas Department of Public Safety has introduced a proposed rule mandating that applicants for a License to Carry a Handgun submit documentation to verify lawful immigration status through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements progra
A new Utah legislative proposal seeks to permit concealed firearms at publicly funded sports venues like the Delta Center, challenging NBA and NHL no-gun policies amid ongoing Second Amendment debates in 2026.
A Girl and a Gun is rolling out a robust 2026 schedule of immersive firearms training programs for women, featuring the UNITE National Conference in Colorado, GLOCK Getaway in Georgia, Rifle Retreat, and the elite DRIFT Academy for advanced pistol sk
The U.S. Supreme Court has docketed a fresh petition questioning the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) for non-violent felons, highlighting ongoing debates over the 'who' of Second Amendment protections. This comes as lower courts show split
A brand-new multi-day Run N Gun championship series kicks off in June 2026 at private ranches near Fredericksburg, Texas, featuring daytime and nighttime stages, drone-assisted target spotting, and emphasis on practical movement with rifles and pisto
RailScales announces a significant 2026 product rollout featuring new AR-15 rail systems, hand stops, and modular accessories designed for enhanced customization, weight reduction, and performance in competitive, defensive, and precision shooting app
Less-lethal options like advanced tasers, pepper spray systems, and impact devices are seeing significant expansion and consumer interest in 2026, highlighted at SHOT Show and driven by evolving self-defense preferences beyond traditional firearms.