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The ATF is fixing an overbroad rule that banned veterans and others from gun ownership simply for being bad with money. Here's why the fearmongering about 'crazy people getting guns' is complete nonsense.
Jul 17, 2026
Read More →A Marine veteran in Massachusetts used his concealed carry to help stop a shooter. In Missouri, armed citizens stopped an active shooter. Yet millions of law-abiding gun owners become criminals just by crossing state lines with their legally carried firearms.
Jul 16, 2026
Read More →A federal judge ruled Jackson County, Missouri's under-21 handgun ban violated the Second Amendment, rejecting the county's attempt to escape accountability by repealing the ordinance after being sued.
Jul 15, 2026
Read More →Tennessee is appealing a court ruling that struck down its 'Going Armed' law and Parks Statute as unconstitutional. The laws date back to Reconstruction and were originally designed to disarm minorities.
Jul 14, 2026
Read More →Rhode Island's assault weapons ban takes effect July 1st, making it illegal to purchase or sell AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms. A gun store owner breaks down what this means for customers and why the law is doomed to fail.
Jul 13, 2026
Read More →Contra Costa County, California is telling lawful CCW holders they can't carry red dots, weapon lights, or 1911 pistols. The Second Amendment Foundation is suing to knock down these unconstitutional restrictions.
Jul 10, 2026
Read More →The Supreme Court struck down Hawaii's 'Vampire Rule' that required explicit permission to carry in businesses — a major Second Amendment win with implications for every anti-gun state running similar schemes.
Jul 10, 2026
Read More →President Trump confirms his administration is actively pursuing national right to carry legislation, with at least two bills making their way through Congress that could change how concealed carry works across state lines.
Jul 9, 2026
Read More →The Fifth Circuit just ruled that suppressors ARE protected Second Amendment arms—but upheld a conviction anyway. This creates a circuit split that could force the Supreme Court to take up the case and finally settle the suppressor question nationwide.
Jul 8, 2026
Read More →A Virginia judge denied an injunction to block the state's semiautomatic firearm ban, ruling that citizens don't have an individual right to 'military style weapons.' The plaintiffs are considering an appeal.
Jul 7, 2026
Read More →The Supreme Court has granted certiorari to hear challenges to assault weapon bans, potentially marking a major victory for Second Amendment rights after a historic term.
Jul 6, 2026
Read More →The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the federal ban on gun possession by marijuana users violates the Second Amendment, ending unconstitutional prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3).
Jul 6, 2026
Read More →Washington's high court just ruled that two DUI convictions can strip you of your Second Amendment rights forever. This dangerous precedent lets the state disarm citizens before they've committed any violent crime.
Jul 6, 2026
Read More →Michigan's unconstitutional pistol permit system faces federal court challenge. The NRA and Michigan gun groups are suing over a system that forces law-abiding citizens to get government permission before buying a handgun – plus a statewide gun registry that tracks specific firearms to specific owners.
Jul 3, 2026
Read More →Colorado Shooting Sports Association sues over HB 1126, a law allowing police to access gun dealer records without warrants or probable cause. The lawsuit argues it violates both the Second and Fourth Amendments.
Jul 2, 2026
Read More →Florida's Attorney General just dropped the state's appeal of a court ruling that struck down the ban on concealed carry for adults under 21. The Fourth DCA agreed: 18-year-olds who can vote and serve in the military shouldn't be treated like constitutional children when it comes to self-defense. The state is moving to implement the order.
Jul 1, 2026
Read More →Virginia judge issues one-year injunction blocking the state's gun ban, citing likely Second Amendment violations. The NRA and gun retailers celebrated the win while warning the fight continues.
Jul 1, 2026
Read More →A federal court vacated ATF's controversial 'Engaged in the Business' rule, delivering a major win against agency overreach that threatened to turn everyday gun owners into felons for private sales.
Jun 30, 2026
Read More →Gun Owners of America and allies have escalated their legal battle against Virginia's incoming "assault firearms" ban, petitioning the state Supreme Court for an emergency ruling before the July 1, 2026 effective date.
Jun 29, 2026
Read More →A federal court struck down the Biden ATF "Engaged in the Business" rule that would have criminalized private gun sales and effectively mandated universal background checks. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah, along with several pro-2A organizations, successfully challenged the regulatory overreach.
Jun 26, 2026
Read More →The HEAR Act would ban suppressor possession outright — no grandfather clause, just a 'buyback' or become a felon. With 6+ million registered suppressors, this is exactly the registration-to-confiscation playbook gun owners have warned about for decades.
Jun 25, 2026
Read More →Washington's Supreme Court just ruled that two DUIs strip you of your gun rights forever. A dissenting justice called it a 'blatant violation' of the Constitution—and she's right.
Jun 24, 2026
Read More →Gun Owners of America endorses Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida Governor, citing his perfect pro-2A voting record and support for Constitutional Carry expansion and Red Flag repeal.
Jun 23, 2026
Read More →Florida just dropped its unconstitutional 3-day gun waiting period after officials agreed to a judgment in Dunn v. Glass. If your NICS check clears quickly, you can walk out with your purchase the same day — no more forced three-day hold.
Jun 22, 2026
Read More →Florida HOA drops carry ban in common areas after state Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened legal action, citing state law protecting gun rights for employees and invitees.
Jun 22, 2026
Read More →ATF leadership is heading to Dallas in September to explain 34 new regulatory rules to FFLs—everything from revised Form 4473 to new adverse action frameworks. Here's why every gun shop owner needs to pay attention.
Jun 19, 2026
Read More →The ASA reports suppressor Form 4 applications hit record levels after the $200 tax stamp vanished on January 1, 2026. Gun owners submitted over 660,000 applications in just four months, proving what happens when government gets out of the way—even partially.
Jun 19, 2026
Read More →Florida's Attorney General is killing the state's 3-day gun waiting period, and the media's response is to quote Reddit complaints. Meanwhile, actual Floridians voted out the politicians who passed these restrictions in the first place.
Jun 18, 2026
Read More →The ATF's 34-rule reform package represents the biggest rollback of regulatory overreach in decades, but don't expect Bloomberg-funded Everytown to celebrate. Here's what's changing and why anti-gunners are so upset.
Jun 17, 2026
Read More →House Democrats introduced the HEAR Act to ban suppressors nationwide with no grandfathering. A gun shop owner breaks down why this attack on your Second Amendment rights matters.
Jun 15, 2026
Read More →GOA and VCDL warn Virginia law enforcement and prosecutors that the universal background check law remains under a permanent injunction and cannot be lawfully enforced — as Attorney General Jay Jones attempts to dissolve the court order blocking the controversial statute.
Jun 15, 2026
Read More →A bipartisan Senate bill would impose harsher penalties on criminals who steal firearms from licensed dealers, building on successful industry safety initiatives.
Jun 12, 2026
Read More →ATF's proposed rule would remove seven former Soviet countries from the automatic denial list for firearm imports, giving importers a chance to bring in new options after nearly 30 years of outdated restrictions.
Jun 11, 2026
Read More →The Brady Campaign is targeting California's largest gun retailer with misleading crime gun statistics and calls for government investigations. Here's what gun shop owners need to know about this attack on lawful commerce.
Jun 10, 2026
Read More →FPC has filed a reply brief challenging New York's unconstitutional body armor ban, arguing the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to own defensive equipment. The case highlights New York's inconsistent legal positions on constitutional protections.
Jun 8, 2026
Read More →Despite Congress removing the tax on suppressors, the ATF is still enforcing all the old NFA paperwork requirements. Kansas AG Kris Kobach is leading a coalition suing the Trump DOJ to end this bureaucratic overreach.
Jun 5, 2026
Read More →FPC, NRA, and SAF filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maryland's new ban on Glocks and Glock-style pistols, calling it unconstitutional and tyrannical.
Jun 4, 2026
Read More →Virginia State Police are now processing background checks for private firearm sales despite a court-ruled injunction declaring such requirements unconstitutional. Gun rights groups are preparing legal action as the state appears to defy judicial authority.
Jun 3, 2026
Read More →NSSF-funded lawsuit challenges Virginia's ban on Modern Sporting Rifles and standard-capacity magazines, arguing the law violates both U.S. and Virginia constitutions.
Jun 2, 2026
Read More →Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis introduced the Firearm Freedom Act to repeal the 1986 Hughes Amendment ban on new machine guns. The shady 1986 voice vote has artificially inflated prices to $10,000+, and gun owners are demanding a repeal.
Jun 1, 2026
Read More →The Supreme Court didn't sidestep the AR-15 fight this term — they were just too busy with landmark cases. But Justice Kavanaugh already signaled an AR-15 case is coming next term, and the pro-2A side is positioned to win big.
May 29, 2026
Read More →Florida AG James Uthmeier is threatening legal action against a Port St. Lucie HOA that banned firearms in common areas, calling it a direct violation of state law protecting gun rights.
May 29, 2026
Read More →Rep. Boebert's new bill would eliminate the $200 NFA tax on machine guns and the Special Occupational Tax for gun dealers—music to any FFL holder's ears.
May 28, 2026
Read More →ATF Director Cekada testified before the Senate defending the agency's $1.65 billion budget request. While recent regulatory reforms have eased burdens on gun shops, expanding ATF funding while diverting agents to immigration duties raises questions.
May 27, 2026
Read More →NICS errors have been delaying and denying lawful gun purchases for years. Congress is finally looking at fixing this broken system, and it's about time.
May 26, 2026
Read More →The Firearms Policy Coalition is pushing USPS to allow handgun mailing under the same rules as long guns — calling it a step in the right direction, but not nearly enough.
May 25, 2026
Read More →United Gun Shop is suing Capital One and Melio after being cut off from banking services months into use, even after Trump's executive order aimed at protecting gun businesses from financial discrimination.
May 22, 2026
Read More →Colorado's new ban on 3D-printed firearms has exemptions for licensed manufacturers and gunsmithing schools that could undermine the entire law when it faces constitutional challenge.
May 21, 2026
Read More →The ATF's proposed rule would allow FFLs to complete firearm sales remotely and ship directly to buyers' doors, eliminating mandatory in-person pickup requirements while maintaining NICS checks and identity verification.
May 20, 2026
Read More →LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn wants to investigate Turner's Outdoorsman after the would-be Trump assassin purchased a shotgun there. But the store followed every law—and the statistics don't support the attack.
May 19, 2026
Read More →Delaware Democrats are pushing SB 300, a bill that would impose massive new costs and regulations on gun dealers including expensive new licensing, surveillance requirements, and warrantless police access to your security cameras.
May 18, 2026
Read More →The NFA tax on suppressors has dropped to $0, but the registration framework remains. Several states are now passing laws to protect gun owners from becoming felons overnight if federal rules change - a preemptive move every pro-2A shop owner should watch.
May 15, 2026
Read More →The DOJ is suing Denver over its decades-old 'assault weapon' ban, calling it unconstitutional. This could be a game-changer for gun rights across the country.
May 14, 2026
Read More →Firearms Policy Coalition has filed a motion for summary judgment challenging the unconstitutional NFA of 1934, aiming to end federal regulations that force gun owners to register suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
May 14, 2026
Read More →SAF and Defense Distributed file motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to ATF's controversial frame-and-receiver rule, which illegally expands the definition of a firearm to include non-functional precursor parts.
May 13, 2026
Read More →Six arrests in Pennsylvania for straw purchasing proves one thing: existing gun laws don't stop criminals. DA Adams thinks this bust shows gun control working. It doesn't.
May 12, 2026
Read More →Prince George's County, Maryland just slapped gun stores with a new $5,000 annual fee, lumping us in with liquor stores and claiming legal firearms sales harm quality of life. Affected businesses are planning legal action against this discriminatory targeting.
May 12, 2026
Read More →Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed SEA 176, a new law that prohibits local governments from using zoning regulations to block firearm retailers and shooting ranges from operating in commercial areas. The law makes it easier to open gun shops and ranges without special hearings or discriminatory requirements.
May 11, 2026
Read More →Hanover Armory settles with Baltimore for $2M over 'ghost gun' sales — agreeing to strict reporting requirements and bans on certain parts. The settlement shows how anti-gun cities use lawsuits to pressure合法 firearms dealers.
May 8, 2026
Read More →The Senate confirmed Robert Cekada as permanent ATF Director in a rare bipartisan 59-39 vote — the first ATF director ever confirmed after a Republican nomination. As a gun shop owner, this matters.
May 7, 2026
Read More →The NRA's new partnership with Jewish firearms group Lox and Loaded signals a smarter approach to expanding the 2A community through coalition building with specialized training organizations.
May 7, 2026
Read More →The ATF's proposed rule changes would roll back overreaching Biden-era regulations that tried to turn collectors into dealers. Everytown is predictably upset, but their objections don't hold up to scrutiny.
May 6, 2026
Read More →Gun Owners of America demands an OIG investigation after the DOJ and ATF allegedly disclosed a member's protected tax returns and private firearm collection details on a public court docket — even after being alerted to the breach.
May 6, 2026
Read More →ATF data reveals 5.7 million suppressors registered, growing 22.6% annually. As a shop owner, I see this as proof that Americans want suppressors — and it's only a matter of time before regulations fall and prices drop.
May 5, 2026
Read More →Kentucky's legislature just overwhelmingly overridden Governor Beshear's veto of HB 78, protecting firearm retailers from frivolous lawsuits by anti-gun activists. This is a big win for the firearm industry against progressive 'lawfare' tactics.
May 4, 2026
Read More →The Second Circuit upheld NYC's stun gun ban, ruling that plaintiffs failed to prove these self-defense tools are "in common use." But the legal reasoning contradicts Supreme Court precedent and puts the burden on citizens backwards.
May 1, 2026
Read More →Kentucky's legislature just delivered two major Second Amendment victories by overriding Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes of HB 78 and HB 312, protecting the firearms industry from lawfare and expanding carry rights for adults ages 18-20.
Apr 30, 2026
Read More →A federal judge hit pause on the challenge to ATF's overreaching "engaged in the business" rule until Robert Cekada's confirmation vote. This could be good news for collectors and dealers if the new ATF Director follows through on promises to focus on criminals rather than hobbyists.
Apr 29, 2026
Read More →The DOJ and ATF are once again reversing course on the controversial frames and receivers rule, with a new rewrite reportedly in development that aims to differentiate between polymer and metal components while still burdening law-abiding gun builders.
Apr 28, 2026
Read More →Kansas just passed a law removing state suppressor prohibitions and giving retailers civil immunity for helping customers in crisis. Here's what it means for gun owners and dealers.
Apr 27, 2026
Read More →A Florida AG wants to restore gun rights to non-violent felons. The media responded with lies and distortion. Here's what's really going on.
Apr 27, 2026
Read More →California's 11% firearms excise tax is being challenged by the Second Amendment Foundation, arguing it's an unconstitutional infringement on the right to keep and bear arms. The case could determine whether similar taxes spread to other states.
Apr 24, 2026
Read More →Virginia gun sales surged to one of the highest monthly totals since 2020 as Democrats pushed new gun control measures, while New Jersey concealed carry permits have increased tenfold since the Bruen decision restored gun rights.
Apr 24, 2026
Read More →Texas just approved FireStick technology for muzzleloader season, becoming the 33rd state to embrace this modern safety innovation. Good news for hunters and dealers alike.
Apr 23, 2026
Read More →California gun ranges are fighting the state's 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition in court, arguing it violates the Second Amendment and sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to even higher taxes.
Apr 23, 2026
Read More →Maryland just passed a bill banning Glocks and similar pistols, making it the second state to do so after California. The law criminalizes transfers of pistols with cruciform trigger bars after January 2027, hitting gun shops hard while carving out exceptions for police.
Apr 22, 2026
Read More →Judge Roger "Saint" Benitez has retired after decades on the federal bench, leaving behind a legacy of landmark Second Amendment victories including "Freedom Week" and consistent rulings against California's unconstitutional gun laws.
Apr 22, 2026
Read More →The DOJ has warned Virginia it will sue if Governor Spanberger signs SB 749, the AR-15 ban and multiple gun control bills now on her desk. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon's letter calls the proposed weapons ban unconstitutional and cites Supreme Court rulings recognizing AR-15s as commonly owned by millions of Americans.
Apr 21, 2026
Read More →OCC and FDIC finalize rule ending 'reputational risk' as a basis for banks to deny services to firearm businesses — a major victory for gun shops and the Second Amendment community.
Apr 21, 2026
Read More →A strike at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant has halted nearly all ammunition production for two weeks, potentially impacting civilian ammo supplies and prices at gun shops nationwide.
Apr 20, 2026
Read More →The ATF will keep Biden's controversial ghost gun rule in place, disappointing Second Amendment advocates who expected the Trump administration to overturn it.
Apr 20, 2026
Read More →Gun rights groups argue that removing the $200 NFA tax eliminates Congress's constitutional basis for requiring registration of suppressors and SBRs.
Apr 17, 2026
Read More →NFA checks surged 121.2% in March 2026 while standard NICS checks rose just 1.9%, signaling huge demand for suppressors and NFA items. Texas and Florida lead sales, and global uncertainty continues driving new gun buyers.
Apr 16, 2026
Read More →The Supreme Court's decision to let Illinois' transit carry ban stand sets a dangerous precedent for expanding 'sensitive places' restrictions across the country.
Apr 16, 2026
Read More →The First Circuit ruled that the Second Amendment protects keeping and bearing arms, but NOT buying them—creating a dangerous circuit split that could justify unlimited purchase restrictions.
Apr 15, 2026
Read More →The Second Amendment Foundation and a coalition of gun rights groups have filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hear George Peterson v. United States, challenging the NFA's registration and taxation requirements for suppressors.
Apr 14, 2026
Read More →Trump's new budget allocates $8 million for Second Amendment protection, including a dedicated Civil Rights Division office and a Firearm Rights Restoration Initiative.
Apr 13, 2026
Read More →The ATF is finally amending their controversial 2022 Frames and Receivers Rule, which could bring back previously banned 80% kits and reduce regulatory burden on gun shops and builders alike.
Apr 10, 2026
Read More →The USPS is proposing to allow lawful handgun shipments by mail, following a DOJ opinion that the 1927 federal ban is unconstitutional. This could lower costs for mail-order handguns and represents a win for Second Amendment rights.
Apr 9, 2026
Read More →Florida's Attorney General is holding firm on restoring Second Amendment rights to non-violent felons, even as prosecutors push back. Here's why this matters.
Apr 8, 2026
Read More →The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect gun dealers and manufacturers from abusive lawsuits that New York is trying to push through the courts.
Apr 7, 2026
Read More →Warren demands gun export data from Commerce Dept, but this isn't really about international crime - it's about building a case to restrict YOUR gun rights here at home.
Apr 7, 2026
Read More →Utah just signed a new law protecting firearm businesses from activist lawsuits — the first state to adopt these stronger protections. HB 214 blocks junk litigation and extends liability shields to accessories like suppressors.
Apr 4, 2026
Read More →The DOJ finally responded to a FOIA request about gun rights restoration—including to Mel Gibson—but released only heavily redacted documents while keeping the actual eligibility criteria secret. For regular Americans trying to restore their Second Amendment rights, this bureaucratic stonewalling shows exactly why the system remains broken.
Apr 2, 2026
Read More →Connecticut is advancing HB 5043, a bill that would ban Glocks and similar pistols with a 'cruciform trigger bar,' threatening up to 5 years in prison for violators. This copycat of California's failed Glock ban targets law-abiding dealers and gun owners, not criminals.
Apr 1, 2026
Read More →An Arizona FFL faces terrorism charges for allegedly selling guns to cartels. While bad actors should face consequences, the ATF's Phoenix office history and the nature of this sting operation warrant scrutiny.
Mar 31, 2026
Read More →Hawaii tried to convince the Ninth Circuit that its gun purchase rules are just harmless "paperwork." Judges weren't buying it, questioning whether the state's approach would resurrect the interest-balancing tests Bruen supposedly killed.
Mar 30, 2026
Read More →Ohio's Freedom to Carry Act would let 18-20-year-olds get concealed carry licenses and fix absurd felony charges for transporting hunting guns with ammunition in the vehicle.
Mar 28, 2026
Read More →A federal judge has ordered additional briefing in Brown v. ATF, a major challenge to the NFA's registration scheme for suppressors and SBRs. The case raises critical Second Amendment questions that could affect how gun shops process Form 1 and Form 4 paperwork.
Mar 27, 2026
Read More →Virginia Governor Spanberger weighs new gun control bills including an assault weapons ban, prompting lawsuits and a rush on firearms purchases as Second Amendment advocates push back against proposed restrictions.
Mar 26, 2026
Read More →Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's stance that only dangerous felons should lose gun rights has the media up in arms – but gun owners are cheering.
Mar 25, 2026
Read More →Colorado Democrats are pushing bills that would expand background checks to gun barrels, ban 3D printed parts, and let institutions file red flag orders against gun owners.
Mar 24, 2026
Read More →Colorado's Democrat legislature is pushing through multiple anti-gun bills including expanded red flag laws, FFL requirements for barrel sales, dealer permits with $100k fines, and 3D printing restrictions that could criminalize sharing instructions.
Mar 24, 2026
Read More →The ATF's eForms system is banning users who exploited a security flaw. Here's what gun owners need to know about the mess.
Mar 23, 2026
Read More →D.C.'s magazine ban just got struck down by their own appeals court, creating a split that could force Supreme Court review. Anti-gun states are panicking.
Mar 22, 2026
Read More →Illinois HB 4414 would require all handgun ammunition to be serialized and tracked in a state registry, relying on debunked microstamping technology. The bill imposes fees, mandates retailer reporting, and criminalizes possession of standard ammunition.
Mar 21, 2026
Read More →Despite ongoing legal challenges, the ATF continues to push enforcement of its controversial pistol brace rule—once again putting law-abiding gun owners in the crosshairs.
Mar 20, 2026
Read More →The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is taking a stand against what many see as a clear violation of constitutional rights—warrantless inspections of gun dealers in Pennsylvania.
Mar 18, 2026
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