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Colorado Doubles Training Requirement for Concealed Permits Amid Record Demand
Colorado’s concealed carry law, HB 24-1174, took effect July 1. It requires in-person training and stricter permit standards.
Oregon Democrats Send New Gun Control Bill to Governor’s Desk
Oregon’s SB 243, a new gun control bill banning rapid-fire devices and expanding public carry restrictions, has passed the legislature.
Ohio Democrats Revive Push for Stricter Gun Laws with New Legislative Package
Ohio’s 2025 legislative session sees Democrats pushing for tougher gun laws, from mandatory waiting periods to bans on bump stocks.
Texas AG Threatens Legal Action Over Austin’s Anti-Gun Banking Contract
AG Ken Paxton demanded that the City of Austin amend or end its contract with a bank that allegedly discriminates against the gun industry.
Nevada Governor Blocks New Gun Control Restrictions in Landmark Veto
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoes Assembly Bill 245, blocking new age restrictions on semiautomatic rifles and shotguns for those under 21.
North Carolina Governor Stein Vetoes Constitutional Carry Bill
Governor Josh Stein has vetoed North Carolina’s Constitutional Carry bill, Senate Bill 50, halting Constitutional Carry.
Rhode Island State House Passes “Assault Weapons” Ban
Rhode Island legislators in the State House passed House Bill 5436, the state’s proposed assault weapons ban.
Second Circuit to Hear Challenge to NY Firearms Carry Restrictions in Parks
Gun rights group challenges New York’s firearm carry ban in public parks. Second Circuit Court of Appeals to decide major gun rights case.
Texas Takes Aim at Local Gun Buybacks in New Legislative Move
Gun buybacks are off the table in Texas, at least if Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs House Bill 3053 into law.
House Bill Aims to Shield Tenants’ Gun Rights in Federally Funded Housing
Under H.R. 2930, property managers receiving federal dollars would be barred from banning firearms, offering new Second Amendment protections.
Congress Moves to Protect Veterans’ Gun Rights from VA’s Automatic Gun Bans
Thousands of veterans have lost their gun rights because they needed help managing their benefits. New legislation aims to end this practice.
First Circuit Rules in Favor of Massachusetts Assault Weapons and Magazine Ban
A federal appeals court has affirmed Massachusetts’ ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines.
After FSU Shooting, Trump Calls for Second Amendment Protection, Not New Laws
Trump acknowledged the Florida State University tragedy but warned against using it to erode Second Amendment rights.
Colorado House Republicans Call on AG Bondi to Defend Second Amendment Rights
Colorado House Republicans urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to review the state’s new gun control law, arguing it violates gun rights.
Bipartisan Crackdown: States Unite to Outlaw Machinegun Conversion Devices
States across the political spectrum are enacting laws to ban Glock switches—small devices that convert pistols into machineguns.
Tennessee Bill Would Shield Firearms Industry from Lawsuits, Awaits Governor’s Signature
Tennessee’s HB 873 expands legal protections for firearms manufacturers and sellers, limiting liability lawsuits.
Judge Sides with California Government in “Ghost Gun” Fight
A California judge has dealt a serious blow to a Texas company’s effort to put manufacturing machines into the hands of everyday consumers.
Texas Lawmakers Advance ‘Kyle’s Law’ to Strengthen Self-Defense Protections for Gun Owners
Texas House Bill 170, known as “Kyle’s Law,” seeks to protect individuals who use justified self-defense from civil lawsuits.
Colorado Enacts Sweeping Gun Law: What SB25-003 Means for Firearm Owners
SB25-003 introduces a permit-to-purchase system for semiautomatic guns, bans rapid-fire devices, and sparks legal challenges over gun rights.
March For Our Lives Faces Layoffs Amid Financial Struggles
March For Our Lives has laid off 13 of its 16 full-time staff and appointed Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin as its new executive director.
HB 759 Clears Florida House, But Senate Hesitates on Gun Rights Reform
Florida House votes to lower the minimum age for purchasing long guns from 21 to 18, repealing parts of post-Parkland gun control law.
Texas Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Red Flag Laws
Texas Senate passes SB 1362 to ban enforcement of red flag laws statewide, aiming to protect due process rights.
Trump Administration Eyes Second Chances for Convicts’ Gun Rights
New move by the Justice Department could reopen the path for Second Amendment rights restoration for ex-convicts.
GOP Lawmakers Urge Commerce Secretary to Reverse Biden’s Gun Export Ban
88 members of Congress pushed to overturn the ‘destructive’ firearm export rule implemented by the Biden administration.
New Florida Bill Diminishes State’s Firearm Preemption Statute
Florida’s strong firearm pre-emption law could be significantly undermined if House Bill 651 is passed into law.
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Ban High-Capacity Magazines
Senate Democrats recently introduced legislation to prohibit high-capacity magazines, a long-time desire of the gun control crowd.
GOP Senators Put Forward Bill to Cut ATF Regulations on Background Checks
The ATF Transparency Act will streamline background checks, protect Second Amendment rights, and hold ATF accountable.
Colorado Rep Exposed for Citing Racist Gun Control Laws to Justify Anti-Gun Vote
On Feb. 24, 2025, Mabrey issued a closing statement where he alluded to 19th-century gun control laws to justify his vote against the Constitutional Carry bill.
Colorado’s Semi-Automatic Ban Gains Momentum in Legislature
Colorado’s SB 3 could significantly restrict gun rights by banning most semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines.