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Virginia’s ban on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines remains blocked, even as two major lawsuits have been paused. The stays in Santolla v. Katz and McDonald v. Katz preserve the current legal battlefield while the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether states may ban America’s most popular rifles.
After the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s semi-automatic rifle and magazine bans, Trenton lawmakers turned back to a sweeping firearm-storage mandate. Professor Mark W. Smith explains why the proposal runs directly into the Supreme Court’s ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller.
The Justice Department says the Virgin Islands cannot erase years of alleged Second Amendment abuses by replacing its former may-issue licensing system with Act 9113. A July 29 filing details unauthorized firearm restrictions, licensing delays, warrantless home-inspection demands, and new gun-control provisions DOJ says remain unconstitutional.
New Jersey officials initially told firearm dealers that the Third Circuit’s ruling against the state’s semiautomatic-rifle and magazine bans would take effect July 31. The Attorney General’s Office now says July 31 is the rehearing deadline, with the ruling expected to become effective in August.
The Trump Justice Department says the Supreme Court’s Wolford decision does not meaningfully affect a constitutional challenge to the National Firearms Act. Mark Smith argues DOJ is stretching Miller, shifting the burden onto gun owners and disguising a federal firearm registry as a licensing system.
Palmetto State Armory has dropped its complete Classic Stealth AR-15 pistol lower with an H&R HAR-15 stabilizing brace to just $99.99.
The PSA Sabre-15 Forged 11.5” 5.56 Pistol packs premium upgrades into a compact AR pistol platform, including a Riflespeed adjustable gas block, Radian controls, MicroBest BCG, SBA4 brace, and Moss Green Cerakote finish. Now available at Palmetto State Armory for $1,044.99.
PSA’s BLEM Freedom AR-15 rifle kit is on sale for $299.99. Get a 16-inch 5.56 NATO upper, BCG, charging handle, and lower build kit in one budget-friendly package.
Colorado’s new semi-automatic firearm restrictions officially begin August 1, 2026, but the state’s mandatory three-day waiting period cut off ordinary purchases on July 28. One Second Amendment infringement effectively accelerated another.
KelTec’s new SUB-SDP turns the familiar SUB2000 platform into a compact, folding 9mm pistol with a six-inch threaded barrel, integrated brace and a folded length of just 10 inches.
YouTube offers more than gun reviews and entertainment. These five measurable handgun, rifle, and shotgun drills can help shooters improve their draw, accuracy, movement, recoil control, and loading skills.
The Supreme Court’s “common use” test provides powerful protection for AR-15s and other widely owned firearms. Second Amendment plaintiff Charles Nichols argues, however, that the doctrine lacks a genuine historical foundation and makes constitutional protection depend on modern ownership numbers.
PSA is offering 250 rounds of Mixtape 220-grain .300 Blackout OTM ammunition with a reusable ammo can for $209.99. At just 84 cents per round, this suppressor-optimized load is priced for serious range time.
Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammunition 1,000 rounds available now, marked down to $204.24 after code at checkout.
Palmetto State Armory currently has the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm Pistol with Strike Industries FSA Folding Brace on sale for $1,199.99. With its roller-delayed operating system, threaded 6-inch barrel, folding brace, and two included 30-round magazines.
Virginia is defending its firearm and magazine ban by reviving the collective-right theory and claiming the state right to keep and bear arms is tied to militia service—not an individual guarantee.
Maryland Shall Issue and five carry-permit holders have filed Barreto v. Montgomery County, challenging the County’s rebuilt gun-carry ban, overlapping 100-yard exclusion zones and restrictions on lawful armed citizens going about their daily lives.
Seattle officials face mounting criticism over their response to the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting, including a five-hour delay before the first press briefing, conflicting information about the victims and the failure to promptly disclose that another suspected gunman remained at large.
B&T USA says its expanded Herriman, Utah, facility has increased production to as many as 7,000 suppressors per month while adding skilled American manufacturing jobs, machinery, customer service, and quality-control capabilities.
A proposal published on the Democratic Socialists of America’s website would replace the Second Amendment with a constitutional ban covering virtually every repeating firearm owned by American citizens.
Palmetto State Armory has dropped the PSA PA-10 Gen3 20-inch .308 rifle to $699.99, saving shooters $120 on a forged, adjustable-gas .308 platform.
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK pistol is listed at $999.99 and comes loaded with premium parts, including a Maxim Defense CQB brace, Radian controls, adjustable gas block, and Microbest chrome BCG.
The Trump administration is moving certain firearm suppressors from the State Department’s military-oriented export system to the Commerce Department, reducing regulatory barriers for American manufacturers and hunters traveling overseas.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear consolidated challenges to AR-15 bans in Cook County and Connecticut. From the Trump Justice Department’s position to the battle over Heller’s common-use test, these are the major issues gun owners should watch as Viramontes and Grant move toward oral argument.
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An armed Phoenix resident reportedly intervened during an ongoing knife attack, shooting a man who police say was stabbing two women inside a neighboring apartment.
Rep. Tim Burchett has introduced legislation that would block federal agencies from buying, operating or accessing Flock Safety cameras and other automated mass-surveillance systems. The bill would also restrict federal funding for state and local deployments, raising important Fourth Amendment and gun-owner privacy questions.
Get an in-depth review of the Walther PP pistol, made famous by its appearance in James Bond films. Find out why it’s a true movie icon.
Winchester USA .300 Blackout 147 Grain FMJ ammo is down to $142.40 for a 200-round case with code ALAND5 at Ammunition Depot, giving shooters brass-cased range ammo for about 71 cents per round.
The PSA “M4A1” 14.5″ P&W 5.56 nitride quad-rail rifle is currently listed at $499.99 at Palmetto State Armory — a great price for a retro-rifle.
The PSA 570 shotgun combines a 7+1 capacity, RMR optic cut, 870 furniture compatibility, and a modular design.
