A heavily redacted DOJ memorandum released in response to a FOIA request leaves unanswered what standards the government used to restore gun rights for select individuals.
DOJ Responds to Gun Rights Restoration FOIA Request
Gun Rights News - Page 2
Today is Saturday, April 11, 2026 
RSS feed
RSS feed
FPC, SAF, and Texas Gun Owner Sue Over Carry Ban in National Park Facilities
Zimmerman, Firearms Policy Coalition, and the Second Amendment Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit challenging firearm carry restrictions in national parks, arguing the bans fail the Supreme Court’s Bruen test and unlawfully expand so-called sensitive places.
Calce v. City of New York Puts ‘Common Use’ Burden at Center of Second Amendment Fight
In Calce v. City of New York, Second Circuit judges appeared focused on whether challengers proved stun guns are in “common use,” highlighting how lower courts want to slip that issue into Bruen step one and avoid forcing the government to defend a ban with real historical analogues.
Ohio SB 392 Would Expand Carry Beyond Handguns, Lower License Age to 18
Ohio Senate Bill 392, the Freedom to Carry Act, would broaden Ohio’s carry framework beyond handguns and lower the licensing age threshold from 21 to 18.
Birthright Citizenship Directly Impacts the Second Amendment
The Supreme Court will hear Trump v. Barbara on April 1, 2026, in a major dispute over birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, and President Trump’s Executive Order.
Hawaii’s Desperate Ninth Circuit Plea to Bring Back Judicial Scrutiny in Gun Rights Case
Judges on the Ninth Circuit en banc court sharply questioned Hawaii’s defense of handgun permit delays and post-purchase inspection rules in Yukutake v. Lopez, with Bruen Footnote 9 and the “meaningful constraint” test taking center stage.
Gun Influencers Denying Immigration Impact on Right to Arms Ignore Truths They Can’t Refute
All the critics need to do to prove this wrong is to come up with numbers that credibly refute those given.
Teaching Our Children Well: Bringing Gun Safety Training to K-12 Public Schools
Arizona lawmakers are once again trying to require age-appropriate firearm safety education in K-12 public schools. Kids in every state deserve the same benefits.
Smith & Wesson Wins Dismissal in Activist Lawsuit Backed by Anti-gun Nuns
Smith & Wesson won a major court victory after a federal judge dismissed an anti-gun shareholder lawsuit accusing the company’s board of mismanaging risks tied to AR-15-style rifles.
Tennessee Advances Bill Blocking Landlords from Disarming Tenants
The Tennessee legislature has sent Bill SB0350 to Governor Lee for his signature. The Bill protects the right of renters to keep and bear arms on property which they lease or rent.
Cleared in Self-Defense, Charged for Carrying: Michigan Case Shows Why ‘Sensitive Places’ Fail
Michigan prosecutors say Christopher Gill acted in lawful self-defense during a violent assault at Mott Community College, yet he still faces a charge for carrying in a so-called “sensitive place.”
Chief Justice John Roberts Refuses to Clarify the “Historical Tradition” Test in Second Amendment Litigation
Critics argue Chief Justice John Roberts has helped slow or block major Second Amendment cases, leaving key questions from Heller, Bruen, and Rahimi unresolved.
Federal Judge Upholds Texas Carry Bans at Bars, Sporting Events & Racetracks
A federal judge upheld Texas carry bans at bars, racetracks, and sporting events in Ziegenfuss v. Martin, rejecting a Bruen-based challenge from gun-rights plaintiffs.
Federal Judge Orders More Briefing in Challenge to NFA Registration Scheme
A Missouri federal judge has ordered supplemental briefing in Brown v. ATF, a case challenging the National Firearms Act’s registration scheme and the regulation of suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
New Jersey State Police Sued Over Denied Records Requests on Retired Cop Carry Permits
John Petrolino has filed suit against the New Jersey State Police after officials denied his requests for anonymized data on retired law enforcement carry permit applications, denials, and appeals.
FPC Sues New York Over Times Square Gun Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition and a licensed New York carrier have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Times Square gun ban, arguing it violates the Second Amendment under Bruen.
Virginia Gun Control Push Puts Spanberger on Collision Course with Gun Rights Groups
Virginia Democrats are pushing an assault-weapons ban, storage mandates, and new carry restrictions as Abigail Spanberger faces pressure from gun-rights groups threatening legal action.
Arizona Moves Forward With K-12 Firearm Safety Education Bill
The bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide age-appropriate firearm safety awareness training in all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade.
ATF eForms Users Banned After Simple Security Flaw Is Exploited
ATF eForms users have reportedly been banned after exploiting a vulnerability, as a flood of NFA applications add new strain to the system.
NSSF Warned Bullet Serialization Would Be a De Facto Ban—Now Illinois Wants to Try It
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414 to serialize handgun ammunition, create a state registry, and charge per-round fees. NSSF warned years ago that bullet serialization is a de facto ban on ammunition.
Los Angeles Court Failed to Report 147,000 Felony Convictions to California DOJ
The Los Angeles County Superior Court failed to properly submit about 147,000 felony convictions to the California Department of Justice over more than 20 years
Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Serialize Ammunition and Create State Registry
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
D.C. Tries to Save Its Magazine Ban as Benson Sends Shockwaves Beyond the District
After Benson struck down D.C.’s magazine ban, the District sought rehearing while New Jersey tried to limit the ruling’s reach. The split could push the Supreme Court to act.
New Jersey Scrambles to Save AR-15, Magazine Bans After Benson Ruling
New Jersey is scrambling to defend its AR-15 and magazine bans after the Benson ruling struck down D.C.’s ban on magazines over 10 rounds, putting more pressure on similar laws.
How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
March For Our Lives Backs Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
March For Our Lives is backing the federal ban on gun ownership for regular marijuana users as the Supreme Court weighs United States v. Hemani.
California Must Pay $1.3 Million in Fees After Newsom’s Gun Advertising Ban Is Struck Down
California’s gun advertising ban was struck down under the First Amendment, and the state now faces about $1.3 million in combined fee payouts tied to the failed law.
ATF Says Brace Rule Case Is Moot, Warns Some Braced Pistols Still Face NFA Enforcement
ATF says the pistol brace rule case is now moot after nationwide vacatur, but warns some braced pistols may still be treated as short-barreled rifles under the NFA.
Virginia Democrat Says You Don’t Need a Gun to Fight a Gunman While Backing More Citizen Disarmament
A Virginia Democrat argued citizens do not need guns to stop gunmen while backing more gun-control measures, including restrictions on young adult gun ownership.
Armed Security Stopped Synagogue Terror Attack in Michigan
A terror attack on a Michigan synagogue was stopped before police could intervene due to a well-trained security team.