The NRA Competitive Shooting division has announced the addition of three new F-Class rifle competition categories starting in the 2026 season, expanding options for precision long-range shooters with updated rules and divisions.
Arkansas lawmakers approved Senate Joint Resolution 11, placing a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot to explicitly protect the right to keep and bear arms for lawful hunting, recreation, and other purposes under the state constitution.
West Virginia Senate Bill 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act, would establish an Office of Public Defense within the State Police to acquire and sell machine guns directly to eligible residents, utilizing federal exemptions in the National
On May 22, 2026, Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced the Firearm Freedom Act, legislation aimed at fully repealing the 1986 Hughes Amendment to restore access to machine guns for lawful owners and refocus federal enforcement priorities unde
The National Rifle Association and allies have filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of a Fourth Circuit decision upholding broad sensitive places restrictions on concealed carry in Maryland. The case argues the l
The New Civil Liberties Alliance sued Illinois officials on behalf of three plaintiffs, arguing the FOID Card Act violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments by requiring state permission to possess any firearm or ammunition anywhere, including for
Connecticut passes HB 7042, the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, creating civil liability for manufacturers, dealers, and sellers who fail to implement 'reasonable controls' preventing sales to prohibited persons, straw purchasers, or traffickers
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners won a significant ruling from the Second Circuit on May 18, 2026, invalidating New York's prohibition on licensed firearm carry on private property open to the public while upholding restrictions in public
Over 800 competitors will participate in an 8-stage rifle match, 4-stage subgun match, and 4-stage sniper match across three days in October 2026, with divisions and approved firearms lists released.
Range USA, the nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, will open new facilities in Smyrna, TN; Monroeville, PA; and Lenexa, KS, creating over 100 jobs and expanding public access to safe training environments amid rising demand.
In a major win for Second Amendment advocates, the 9th Circuit has ruled California's long-standing ammunition purchase background check requirement unconstitutional after 8 years of litigation, potentially easing ammo access for lawful buyers statew
Wyoming lawmakers are debating HB 0039 to clarify that the state recognizes firearm rights restorations granted by other states for non-violent offenders, addressing unintended gaps from prior legislation and promoting interstate consistency in gun r