Emerging innovations in smart firearms, advanced lightweight materials, and optimized propellants are set to reshape design, safety, and performance in the firearms industry throughout 2026, according to industry analysis.
Federal authorities in New Hampshire and New York have dismantled a cross-border firearms trafficking operation that smuggled dozens of guns from the U.S. into Canada through the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory since 2021, resulting in 13 charges includin
The 41st Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) has opened registration for its September 2026 event in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on post-Bruen litigation strategies, state-level reforms, and industry advocacy. Attendees will include lawmakers, attorne
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime hosts its fifth annual Constructive Dialogue on Firearms on May 13, 2026, gathering governments, NGOs, and experts to strengthen international cooperation against illicit firearms trafficking under the UNT
New Jersey Attorney General issues subpoenas to licensed firearm dealers statewide demanding customer purchase records, prompting backlash over privacy rights and potential Second Amendment violations in a developing legal standoff.
A comprehensive new report from the Department of Veterans Affairs highlights how responsible firearm ownership among veterans correlates with reduced PTSD symptoms and higher community engagement in 2026, sparking debates on Second Amendment benefit
The NRA has filed a lawsuit against Virginia's new laws banning the sale, transfer, and manufacture of 'assault firearms' and magazines holding more than 15 rounds, set to take effect July 1, 2026. The suit claims the bans infringe on Second Amendmen
Effective December 1, 2025, North Carolina's new Private School Security Act (S280) permits private schools to authorize personnel with valid concealed handgun permits to carry handguns and stun guns on campus for enhanced security. The law, signed a
The New Hampshire Senate passed an amended version of HB 1793 on May 14, 2026, permitting college faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on public university campuses but excluding students. The change aims to enhance campus safety amid ongoin
A recent Associated Press investigation reveals that reproduction muskets and antique firearms similar to those used in 1776 are largely exempt from modern U.S. gun regulations under the Gun Control Act of 1968, which defines 'antique firearms' as th
A new Utah legislative proposal seeks to permit concealed firearms at publicly funded sports venues like the Delta Center, challenging NBA and NHL no-gun policies amid ongoing Second Amendment debates in 2026.
The U.S. Supreme Court has docketed a fresh petition questioning the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) for non-violent felons, highlighting ongoing debates over the 'who' of Second Amendment protections. This comes as lower courts show split