In a December 2025 ruling, a Sixth Circuit panel upheld the firearms possession conviction of illegally present Guatemalan national German Escobar-Temal under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5). The majority held that 'the people' in the Second Amendment does not
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission recently approved proposed adjustments to the 2026 wild bison recreational hunting season specifically in Hunt Area 2. These changes aim to manage the growing bison population more effectively, adjust hunter quota
Beaufort County, SC Council passed a new ordinance on April 29, 2026, establishing civil penalties for unsafe firearm discharges within 500 feet of buildings, parks, or schools in unincorporated areas. After rejecting a criminal penalty version due t
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
Republican lawmakers and gun rights groups in Arizona are pushing forward HB requiring firearm safety training for all K-12 students, focusing on handling firearm encounters safely without live ammo or guns, as part of broader Second Amendment legisl
The NRA's 155th Annual Meetings & Exhibits held April 17-20 in Houston, Texas, attracted approximately 70,000 members and featured expansive exhibits of new guns, gear giveaways, and patriotic events in a major celebration of Second Amendment rights.
The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee has officially selected Whittier Narrows Clay Shooting Center in South El Monte for shotgun events and Long Beach Target Shooting Hall for rifle and pistol competitions, marking a historic return o
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
In a nation where personal freedom and self-reliance are cornerstones of our identity, 2026 is marking a pivotal moment for responsible gun ownership. Firearms training courses across the country are experiencing an unprecedented surge in enrollments, shattering previous records and signaling a powerful awakening among Americans.
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
The Firearms Policy Coalition unveiled its 2026 State Freedom Index, a transparent scorecard evaluating all 50 states' gun laws based on Second Amendment principles. The index reveals many Republican-controlled states lagging behind due to outdated r