Virginia enacts a sweeping new law banning the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines over 15 rounds, effective July 1, 2026. The measure, aimed at curbing mass shooting risks, has already prompted mul
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a proposed rulemaking that would allow law-abiding citizens to ship unloaded handguns through the mail for the first time since 1927, aligning with a January 2026 DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion declaring the fe
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 1144 into law on May 4, 2026, prohibiting the manufacture or production of firearms, frames, receivers, or components using 3D printers or computer-controlled tools. The ban takes effect July 1, 2026, with NRA-ILA
In a major new Second Amendment push, the NRA, American Suppressor Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition and private plaintiffs have sued in federal court arguing the National Firearms Act's registration, taxation and re
A recent federal court hearing revealed potential weaknesses in a blue state's arguments for upholding strict ammunition serialization and purchase limits, raising new Second Amendment questions ahead of further litigation.
In a major 2026 initiative, the ATF has unveiled a broad reform package focused on transparency, rolling back legacy rules, and streamlining processes for FFLs and gun owners nationwide.
Massachusetts voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to vote on a veto referendum seeking to repeal the state's sweeping 2024 gun control law, which imposes bans on assault-style weapons, requires electronic registration of firearms, and
In a ruling highlighting a double standard in gun laws, a New Jersey appellate court has ordered the reinstatement of police officers reassigned for off-duty cannabis use. The court held that the federal Gun Control Act does not preempt New Jersey's
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and colleagues including Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced S.4117, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026. The bill enables federal law enforcement
Poway Weapons & Gear, supported by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against California's 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition sales. The lawsuit claims the t
A new circuit split has emerged on whether state-mandated firearm waiting periods violate the Second Amendment under Bruen. The Tenth Circuit struck down New Mexico's 7-day waiting period in Ortega v. Grisham, finding no historical analogue. Converse
On May 8, 2026, ATF issued a Federal Register notice proposing major changes to ATF Form 4473, the key document for firearm background checks. Key updates include removing the handgun/long gun/other firearm question (with optional notation), reorgani