The New Mexico Senate narrowly passed an expansive gun control measure requiring firearms dealer employees to undergo mandatory training starting December 2026, imposing new restrictions on sales and dispositions, and aiming to curb gun trafficking,
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has published the official 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Rules pamphlet, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. It details seasons, bag limits, and regulations for deer, elk, bear, cougar,
In a significant Second Amendment victory, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that Colorado's prohibition on certain unserialized gun parts falls within the protections of the Second Amendment, providing crucial support for individ
The Ohio Senate advanced Second Amendment rights by passing SB 214 with a strong 31-1 bipartisan vote, eliminating the classification of firearm suppressors and mufflers as 'dangerous ordnance' under state law. This pro-gun measure aligns Ohio statut
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has revealed details for its 2026 National Championship, set for September 24-26 at The Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. This premier event for practical pistol shooters features updated rulebook
In a December 2025 ruling, a Sixth Circuit panel upheld the firearms possession conviction of illegally present Guatemalan national German Escobar-Temal under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5). The majority held that 'the people' in the Second Amendment does not
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission recently approved proposed adjustments to the 2026 wild bison recreational hunting season specifically in Hunt Area 2. These changes aim to manage the growing bison population more effectively, adjust hunter quota
Beaufort County, SC Council passed a new ordinance on April 29, 2026, establishing civil penalties for unsafe firearm discharges within 500 feet of buildings, parks, or schools in unincorporated areas. After rejecting a criminal penalty version due t
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's longstanding ban on open carry of unloaded handguns unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, a decision affecting nearly all residents of the state and marking a significant expansion of g
Delaware's Senate Bill 2, signed into law in 2024, mandates a 'qualified purchaser' permit for handgun purchases or transfers, effective November 16, 2025. Applicants must submit fingerprints, references, safety training proof, and pass enhanced chec
Republican lawmakers and gun rights groups in Arizona are pushing forward HB requiring firearm safety training for all K-12 students, focusing on handling firearm encounters safely without live ammo or guns, as part of broader Second Amendment legisl
The NRA's 155th Annual Meetings & Exhibits held April 17-20 in Houston, Texas, attracted approximately 70,000 members and featured expansive exhibits of new guns, gear giveaways, and patriotic events in a major celebration of Second Amendment rights.