Second Amendment advocates argue the bills represent yet another push by Richmond politicians to restrict gun ownership while failing to address violent crime.
Virginia Senate Advances Three Major Gun Control Bills to Gov. Spanberger’s Desk
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Homeowner Fires at Masked Suspects During Attempted Armed Home Invasion
A homeowner fired his gun at multiple masked suspects during an attempted home invasion early Thursday morning after discovering at least one of the intruders was armed, according to police.
Colorado Gun Control Bills Target Homemade Firearms and Barrel Sales
Colorado legislators advance new gun control bills restricting 3D-printed firearms and requiring firearm barrel sales through licensed dealers.
Elderly Couple Survives Home Invasion, Wife Arms Herself with “Sweet Jane”
Mary Hubert heard the commotion unfolding below. She immediately reached for a handgun she keeps close by, her .38 caliber pistol that she affectionately calls “Sweet Jane.”
Gun Control in Iran was Failing Even Before our First Strike
Iran had some of the strictest and most repressive gun-control laws in the world, under the Ayatollah.
Gonzales Under Ethics Investigation After Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Runoff
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a House Ethics Committee investigation after gun rights activist Brandon Herrera forced a runoff in Texas District 23’s Republican primary.
Michigan House Republicans Unveil Bills to Allow Constitutional Carry
A group of Michigan House Republicans has unveiled a package of five bills aimed at making the Great Lakes State the 30th state in the nation with a so-called “Constitutional Carry” law.
New Legal Strategy Challenges ATF’s Interpretation of the 1986 Hughes Amendment Machine Gun Ban
New legal strategy argues the ATF may have misinterpreted the Hughes Amendment’s 1986 machine gun ban. Gun law expert Stephen Halbrook explains the argument and how states could force a court challenge.
Eighth Circuit Overturns Machine Gun Possession Conviction for Iowa Police Chief
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit overturned a machine gun possession conviction against an Iowa police chief in United States v. Brad Wendt, while leaving fraud convictions intact.
Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Rep. Gonzales Into Texas GOP Runoff
Brandon Herrera has forced Rep. Tony Gonzales into a May 26 runoff in the Texas 23rd Congressional District Republican primary, setting up a high-stakes battle over the future of the Second Amendment.
Anti-Gun States Rush to Save Federal Handgun Mailing Ban
Delaware, New Jersey, and New York have stepped into the legal fight over the federal ban on mailing handguns.
Minnesota Bill Would Require Gun Registration and Police Inspections, Deadlocked in Committee
A bill with extreme infringements on rights protected by the Second Amendment has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature.
Idaho Introduces Bill to Legalize Machine Guns If Federal Ban Falls
Idaho Senate Bill 1349 prepares to authorize civilian machine guns if the Hughes Amendment falls, positioning the state as a Second Amendment leader.
Florida AG Says Jacksonville Firearm Registry Violated State Law
Florida AG James Uthmeier says Jacksonville violated state law by keeping firearm registry and directs evidence review for possible penalties.
SAF Challenges Third Circuit After Court Dismisses 3D-Printed Gun Files Case
“This appeal challenges the New Jersey Attorney General’s long-running censorship of Second Amendment speech,” SAF said in its filing.
WV Machine Gun Bill Clears Committee – Then Faces Pushback
West Virginia’s SB 1071 would allow state-facilitated machine gun sales, but opposition and Senate delays now threaten the bill’s survival.
ATF Exposed: Bureaucrats Blocked Americans from Owning Post-1986 Machine Guns
1986 wasn’t just a bad year for machine guns. It was the beginning of a regulatory power grab that we’re only now in a position to challenge.
Supreme Court Signals Trouble for Federal Law Disarming Regular Marijuana Users
The justices’ questions today suggest the federal government’s ban on gun ownership by marijuana users is on shaky constitutional ground.
Iran’s Power Vacuum Highlights the Importance of an Armed Citizenry
The Iranian people lack the single most important safeguard of liberty that Americans possess—the right to keep and bear arms.
Preparing for the Terrorist Threat Here at Home
Diagne’s massacre should be a wake-up call for every blue state politician who has made it difficult for their residents to defend themselves.
Roberts v. ATF Challenges Post-Tax NFA Registration Scheme in Federal Court
A new federal lawsuit, Roberts v. ATF, argues the National Firearms Act registration scheme is unconstitutional after the $200 tax stamp was reduced to zero.
New England Firearms Advocacy Conference Scheduled for May 2026
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is calling on New England Second Amendment advocates and activists to mark their calendars for May 30, and save the date!
Florida HB 133: Senate Blocks Bill to Restore Rifle Purchases for Young Adults
Florida Carry urges action as the Senate Rules Committee blocks HB 133, restoring rifle and shotgun purchases for 18 to 20-year-olds.
Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative
If owning a gun is so shameful, Mr. Mayor, then explain why the “good guy with a gun” keeps showing up in the data as a major check on the very violence you’re pretending to care about.
Norming Guns Away: Social Norm Formation, International Influence, and the Second Amendment After Bruen
In the post-Bruen era, where historical tradition has been reaffirmed as the controlling interpretive framework, norm-based reasoning warrants heightened scrutiny.
Kentucky HB 749 Follows West Virginia in Expanding Citizens’ Access to Modern Machine Guns
This legislation establishes an Office of Public Defense within the Kentucky State Police, tasked with acquiring and transferring modern, select-fire machine guns directly to law-abiding citizens.
Grand Rapids Mayor Takes Cover After Saying Gun Owners Should be Ashamed
It appears that Grand Rapids, Michigan Mayor David LaGrand quickly ran for cover after stating during a public meeting Monday evening that gun owners should be ashamed…
DeStefano Fundraiser Addresses Donation Integrity Concerns
DeStefano has refused to turn over customer lists, and thus has been singled out for total destruction as an example to any who might defy the orders of the violence monopolists.
Contact Chairman Willis Now: SB1071 Could Restore Access to Modern Machine Guns, If It Gets a Hearing
SB1071 would create a state-run Office of Public Defense within the West Virginia State Police to procure and sell modern, select-fire machine guns directly to qualified, law-abiding citizens.
Texas’ District 23 Pits RINO Against Popular Gun Rights Champion
Tony Gonzales is embroiled in a scandal concerning an alleged affair with a staff member who later took her own life. Brandon Herrera has urged him to resign.