GOA Exposes ATF's Illegal Billion Record Gun Database - GunStuff TV
Erich Pratt from Gun Owners of America recaps his testimony in front of the U.S. Senate exposing the ATF's gun registry database of nearly one billion records. In April 2026, […]
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Tennessee Legislature Passes Landmark Law Requiring Blood Tests and Toxicology Screening for Psychotropic Drugs in Mass Shooters
In a move that’s drawing national attention from 2A advocates and mental health watchdogs alike, Tennessee has enacted legislation aimed at uncovering potential connections between psychotropic drugs and mass shootings.
VA Ends Automatic NICS Reporting for Veterans Needing Fiduciaries, Restoring Gun Rights to Nearly 200,000 in 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will immediately cease reporting veterans who require a fiduciary for benefit management to the FBI's NICS database, a policy shift that restores Second Amendment rights to an estimated 200,000 disabled
New Legal Strategy Challenges ATF Interpretation of 1986 Hughes Amendment on Machine Gun Ban
Gun law experts are advancing a novel legal approach arguing the ATF has misinterpreted the Hughes Amendment, potentially allowing states like West Virginia and Kentucky to expand citizen access to post-1986 machine guns through targeted legislation
ATF Announces 34 Rule Revisions to Simplify Suppressor Ownership and Deregulate Accessories
On April 29, 2026, the Department of Justice and ATF unveiled a comprehensive package of 34 final and proposed rule revisions aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on suppressor ownership, streamlining paperwork, expanding interstate transport protect
DOJ Civil Rights Division Establishes Second Amendment Section to Investigate Gun Rights Violations and Sue Unconstitutional Laws
The Trump DOJ's Civil Rights Division has created a dedicated Second Amendment Section to investigate patterns or practices of gun rights infringements by law enforcement agencies. The unit is actively suing cities and states with gun control measure
Federal Appeals Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants Not Protected by Second Amendment for Firearm Possession
In a recent ruling, a federal appeals court upheld the longstanding federal prohibition on undocumented immigrants possessing firearms, determining that they fall outside 'the people' protected by the Second Amendment even after the Bruen decision. T
Georgia Gov. Kemp Vetoes SB 204 Aimed at Blocking Savannah's Unsecured Firearm Storage Ordinance
Governor Brian Kemp vetoed Senate Bill 204 on May 13, 2026, which would have preempted Savannah's 2024 local ordinance imposing fines up to $1,000 for leaving firearms in unlocked vehicles, preserving the city's authority amid pushback from gun right
ATF Proposes Rule to Clarify and Expand Interstate Firearm Transportation Protections Under FOPA
On May 6, 2026, the ATF published a proposed rule in the Federal Register clarifying protections under Section 926A of the Gun Control Act (from FOPA) for transporting firearms across state lines. The rule explicitly covers incidental activities like
Florida AG Sues Jacksonville for $5 Million Over Illegal Gun Owner Logbooks and Registry
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville seeking up to $5 million in civil penalties for maintaining prohibited lists of gun owners at city security checkpoints, in violation of state law banning fi
Rhode Island SB 2710 Proposes Assault Weapons Possession Ban Raising Confiscation Fears
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
Trump DOJ and ATF Repeal Biden-Era 'Gun Show Loophole' Rule in Sweeping 34-Regulatory Reform Package
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