Virginia’s new semiautomatic firearm and magazine restrictions face five lawsuits, with two injunction hearings scheduled before the July 1 effective date.
Virginia Gun Ban Faces Five Lawsuits as July 1 Deadline Nears
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SAF Lawsuit Targets Contra Costa County Ban on Red Dots, Weapon Lights and 1911 Pistols
SAF says Contra Costa County residents are barred from carry setups that out-of-county California permit holders can legally carry through the county.
Feds Lost Young Adult Handgun Ban Case – Now Gun Groups Want the Full Win
Gun-rights groups already won the constitutional fight over the federal handgun ban for young adults. Now they want the Fifth Circuit to stop the government from limiting that victory to only a fraction of their members.
VTAC 1-5 Drill: A 15-Round Rifle Drill That Tests Speed, Accuracy & Recoil Control
Learn how to run the VTAC 1-5 rifle drill, a 15-round Viking Tactics drill designed to test target transitions, recoil control, speed, and accuracy under a timer.
6 Lee Six Pack Pro Upgrades That Make Progressive Reloading Easier
The Lee Precision Six Pack Pro is a well-designed machine, but as with any machine, it can be made better by adding a few simple pieces of equipment.
Winchester USA .45 ACP 230 Gr FMJ 500-Round Case — $225.39 With Code
Winchester USA White Box .45 ACP 230gr FMJ is a dependable range load for 1911s and other .45 ACP pistols. This 500-round case drops to $225.39 with code ALand5, putting it around 48 cents per round.
Springfield 1911 Defender Mil-Spec .45 ACP Package – $599.99
The Springfield Armory 1911 Defender Mil-Spec .45 ACP package is now available for $599.99, down from $799.99.
Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 115gr FMJ 1,000 Rounds – $194.74 w/ Code
Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammunition 1,000 rounds available now, marked down to $194.74 after code at checkout.
Pepper Spray Fails, Armed Texas Woman Shoots Ex During Alleged Home Attack
A Fort Worth woman reportedly tried pepper spray before shooting an ex-boyfriend who police say entered her home without permission and attacked her.
After Hemani, Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ Faces a Bruen Reckoning
The Supreme Court’s 9-0 Hemani judgment rejected automatic disarmament based solely on regular marijuana use. Its rigorous historical analysis could also spell trouble for Hawaii’s “Vampire Rule” in Wolford v. Lopez.
Justice Thomas Questions Constitutional Basis of Federal Gun Ban
Justice Clarence Thomas says the federal government’s constitutional problem may extend far beyond marijuana users. His Hemani concurrence invites courts to reconsider whether Congress has the authority to criminalize purely intrastate gun possession under §922(g).
Sour Grapes: Jackson’s Hemani Concurrence Rips Bruen, Calls for Means-End Restoration
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the unanimous judgment protecting Ali Hemani’s Second Amendment rights. Her concurrence, however, called Bruen a “failed experiment” and urged a return to government-friendly means-end scrutiny.
Federal Champion 9mm 124-Grain FMJ 200-Round Pack – $50.25 w/ Code
Ammunition Depot has dropped the price of a 200-round Federal Champion 9mm 124-grain FMJ value pack to $52.89. Use code ALand5 to pay $50.25, or approximately 25 cents per round.
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Bundle Drops to $449.99 With 3 Magazines
The popular Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport is available in a range-ready $449.99 bundle containing three 25-round magazines and a carry case. Its familiar AR-style controls, light recoil and affordable .22 LR chambering make it a practical training and recreational rifle.
PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 8″ .300 Blackout Pistol — $1,249.99
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 8″ .300 Blackout Pistol listed right now for $1,249.99, putting this premium Sabre-series build within reach for shooters looking for a purpose-built suppressor host.
Virginia Calls AR-15s ‘Weapons of War.’ American History Tells Another Story
Virginia is defending its new gun restrictions by portraying AR-15s as “weapons of war.” From colonial muskets to surplus M1 Carbines, American history tells a very different story.
South Carolina HOA Bans Guns From Sidewalks, Parking Areas
Forest Pines Condominiums has banned residents from carrying firearms on sidewalks, in parking areas and throughout other shared spaces. But South Carolina law and a prior attorney general opinion leave major questions about the HOA’s authority.
PSA PA-15 Review: Is This Budget AR-15 Still Worth Buying?
The Palmetto State Armory PA-15 is a bare bones AR-15 that makes for an excellent starter rifle at an outstanding price point.
Alaska Woman Uses Glock 43 to Stop Black Bear Attack, Save Mauled Dog
An Alaska woman credits regular firearms practice with helping her stop a close-range black bear attack after the animal severely mauled her dog near Skilak Lake.
PSA PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle M4 Carbine BLEM – $479.99
The popular Palmetto State Armory PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle 16″ Nitride M4 Carbine for $479.99 with free shipping!
Sportsman’s Select Reman 223 Rem 55Gr w/ Code – $408.49
At Ammunition Depot for a limited-time, you can pick up 1,000 rounds of Sportsman’s Select Reman .223 Remington for $408.49 after code.
Supreme Court Rules Federal Drug-User Gun Ban Falls in US v. Hemani
In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the federal government’s attempt to disarm a regular marijuana user under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), strengthening Bruen and requiring individualized evidence before Second Amendment rights are stripped away.
One Horse Express Rifle Brings Forced Reset Tech Factory Installed
The new One Horse Express Rifle pairs a factory-installed Atrius Forced Reset Selector with a tuned 16-inch AR-15 platform, giving shooters a ready-to-run option without the usual aftermarket fitting headaches.
Judge Rules Against Injunction in Militia Challenge to VA Gun Ban
A Spotsylvania Circuit Court judge denied a preliminary injunction in Curtis v. Katz, allowing Virginia’s semiautomatic firearm and magazine ban to proceed while gun owners continue their constitutional challenge.
Suppressors Are Protected Arms, Fifth Circuit Rules in Major 2A Case
The Fifth Circuit ruled that suppressors are protected “Arms” under the Second Amendment, creating a direct split with the Ninth Circuit while leaving the NFA registration fight for another day.
PSA Rock Compact: 5.7 Carry Perfected?
The PSA Rock Compact brings 5.7x28mm performance into a smaller, carry-friendly pistol with 21-round capacity, low recoil, optics-ready features, and a reasonable price.
PSA 11.5” 5.56 FDE Upper w/ BCG & CH – Now $279.99
Palmetto State Armory has its PSA 11.5” Carbine-Length 5.56 NATO FDE upper marked down to $279.99. This compact AR upper includes a BCG, charging handle, nitride barrel, and lightweight M-LOK rail.
KelTec KSG 12 Gauge Bullpup Shotgun – $599.99
The KelTec KSG 12 Gauge Bullpup Pump-Action Shotgun is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $599.99, saving buyers $300 off the regular price.
PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ BT 1,000 Rounds – $441.27 w/ Code
Ammunition Depot has 1,000 rounds of PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ BT marked down to $441.27 when you use code ALand5 at checkout.
Vortex SPARC AR 2 MOA Red Dot + 10 Magpul PMAGs – $139.99
Palmetto State Armory just dropped this Vortex SPARC AR + 10 PMAG bundle to $139.99, saving you $53.00 off the combined price.