The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed New York's law prohibiting firearms in urban public parks, finding it consistent with historical traditions under the Bruen framework while striking down the state's private property
Senators introduce legislation shielding firearm purchaser data from broad federal database sharing, aiming to bolster Second Amendment privacy amid rising digital tracking concerns in 2026.
Indiana Senate committee heard testimony on legislation to authorize firing squads with live ammunition rifles for capital punishment, emphasizing fixed setups and reliability over other methods amid ongoing debates on execution protocols in 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is implementing an upgraded Electronic Licensing System (ELS) that enhances processes for license purchasing, registration, validation, tagging, and lottery preference points, effective for the 2025-2026
U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) reintroduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act in December 2025, proposing a national requirement for individuals to obtain a federal license before purchasing firearms. The bill mandates firearm s
In a June 2026 decision, the Ninth Circuit rejected a facial Second Amendment challenge to NFA silencer restrictions, holding that silencers fall outside the plain text protection for 'arms' and that the regulatory scheme is a valid shall-issue licen
SDS Arms' Military Armament Corporation division launches the MAC IX, a straight blowback pistol caliber carbine using modified MP5 magazines, machined receivers, full-length optics rail, and last-round bolt hold open for enhanced usability at a lowe
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) has announced its 2026 Multigun Nationals schedule, including events serving as qualifiers for the IPSC Rifle World Shoot and other major competitions, with emphasis on new equipment divisions
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has endorsed the new Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act (S. 4775), aimed at protecting firearms manufacturers and dealers from baseless public nuisance litigation that burdens the industry.
Colorado has implemented new legislation requiring firearms stored in unoccupied vehicles to be kept in locked, out-of-view hard-sided containers, alongside enhanced concealed carry training mandates, as part of broader 2025 gun safety measures.
An en banc Third Circuit panel heard oral arguments in cases challenging New Jersey laws prohibiting firearms in sensitive places like parks and libraries, alongside issues of restoring Second Amendment rights for certain individuals, potentially imp
Browning has released the X-Bolt 2 bolt-action rifle lineup, featuring smoother bolt operation, expanded barrel configurations including heavy sporter contours, and customizable options designed to enhance accuracy and versatility for big game and wh