The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that state law preempts Montgomery County's broad firearms carry restrictions, striking down bans in certain public areas and affirming that concealed carry permit holders can carry in more locations across the county
The Department of Veterans Affairs has reversed a long-standing policy that automatically reported certain veterans in fiduciary programs to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), effectively restoring their Second Amendm
The U.S. Department of Justice, through its new Second Amendment Section, filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia alleging violations of Second Amendment rights by denying registration of popular semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15, seeking
Michigan Democrats are advancing legislation to impose state-level licensing on firearms dealers in addition to federal FFL requirements, including mandatory training, secure storage mandates, and regular inspections. Gun rights advocates argue it cr
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation secure a major Second Amendment and First Amendment victory as New York agrees to permanently drop its unconstitutional requirement for concealed carry applicants to disclose three years of social media
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,
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 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
On April 30, 2026, a New Hampshire Senate committee amended HB 1793, effectively killing the campus carry provision that would have allowed concealed carry permit holders to bring firearms on public college campuses. Instead, it was referred to a stu
Following a DOJ opinion declaring the 1927 ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, the USPS has proposed key updates to Publication 52. These include clear definitions of mailable and nonmailable firearms, and allowing lawful handguns t
As the 2026 legislative session adjourned, Gov. Mark Gordon signed HB 96 lowering the concealed carry permit age to 18 (effective July 1), HB 98 imposing misdemeanor penalties for red flag law violations, and HB 39 restoring firearm rights for certai