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
Guns.com has launched the third and final giveaway in its national 'Stop Scrolling, Go Train' campaign, presented by Walker's, urging gun owners to prioritize hands-on training over social media. Prizes include Ruger RXM pistol, Ruger Harrier rifle,
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
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 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
The 2026 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits, held April 16-19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, attracted thousands of firearms enthusiasts, featured extensive exhibitor displays of new products and accessories, and hosted spee
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
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
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has designated Edgecombe County as a new primary CWD surveillance area following four positive detections in 2025-26, with Martin, Pitt, and Halifax counties added as secondary areas for the 2026-27 deer
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on May 6, 2026, to rescind the controversial 2023 'Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces' rule. This proposal removes t
The Texas Department of Public Safety has introduced a proposed rule mandating that applicants for a License to Carry a Handgun submit documentation to verify lawful immigration status through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements progra
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.