SAF’s amicus brief in Baird v. Bonta tells the Ninth Circuit that California cannot ban open carry and claim the Second Amendment survives because concealed carry remains available.
SAF Urges Ninth Circuit To Strike California Open Carry Ban
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Maryland Supreme Court Limits Montgomery County Gun Carry Ban
The Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that Montgomery County went too far with parts of its firearms ordinance, including restrictions affecting state-issued wear-and-carry permit holders traveling on public highways.
D.C. Gun Laws Failed Again at the Washington Hilton
The Washington Hilton attack exposed the same hard truth gun-control advocates refuse to admit: strict gun laws do not stop determined attackers. California’s background checks and waiting periods did not stop the suspect. D.C.’s registration and carry restrictions did not stop him. Armed people did.
Nationwide Concealed Carry for ‘Elite’ Veterans Will Create a New Class of ‘Only Ones’
[T]he Framers never couched their revolutionary proclamation to specify “the right of the people qualified for proficiency by the federal government to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
Kentucky Lawmakers Override Beshear’s Vetoes, Delivering Two Major Pro-2A Wins
Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of HB 78 and HB 312, enacting new protections for the firearms industry and expanding concealed carry rights for young adults.
New York Subway Attack Underscores the Failure of ‘Sensitive Places’ Gun Bans
A machete attack inside Grand Central is a brutal reminder that New York’s “sensitive places” law does not stop violent criminals. It only leaves law-abiding citizens disarmed until armed police arrive after the damage is already done.
Democrat Gun Control Backfires as Virginia Gun Sales Surge, New Jersey Carry Permits Spike
Virginia posted one of its highest monthly firearm background check totals since 2020 as Democrats advanced new gun control bills, while New Jersey saw concealed carry permit approvals continue to surge in the wake of Bruen.
Hegseth Memo Shifts Military Base Carry Policy Toward Armed Self-Defense
Secretary Pete Hegseth’s April 2, 2026 memo directs installation commanders to presume approval when service members request permission to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection on U.S. military property.
Hegseth Signs Memo Allowing Soldiers to Carry Personal Sidearms on DOW Property
“Our warfighters defend the right of others to carry. They should be able to carry themselves.”–Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Federal Judge Expands Post Office Carry Injunction to Cover Future SAF & FPC Members
A federal judge expanded a major Second Amendment ruling against the post office carry ban, confirming the injunction applies to current and future FPC and SAF members.
ROTC Cadet Stops Terror-Linked Suspect at Old Dominion University
A deadly terrorist-linked shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday has reignited questions about campus gun bans.
Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii’s Ban on Concealed Carry Permits for Non-Residents
A new federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii is challenging the state’s policy of refusing to issue concealed carry permits to non-residents
Chicago Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder During South Side Break-In
A Chicago homeowner with a valid concealed carry license defended his property early Saturday morning after confronting a man allegedly breaking into his garage on the city’s South Side.
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.
Florida Bill Exempts Church Security from Private Security Regulations
A bill in the Florida legislature is posed to pass and to restore the ability of Church members to form their own armed security teams without regulation under the laws for private security firms.
The Deadly Fraud of Forced Helplessness: Why “Gun-Free” Zones are a Gift to Killers
Since 1950, nearly 98% of mass public shootings have occurred in gun-free zones. This in-depth analysis examines John Lott’s research.
Newsom Opposes Voter ID Laws, but Ignores Far Worse Abuses in California for CCW Permits
In the overwhelming majority of states, getting a CCW permit is only slightly more complicated than registering to vote.
Koons & Siegel v. Platkin Cases Heard En Banc at 3rd Circuit
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard en banc arguments on Feb. 11, 2026. The likely outcome? Evisceration of New Jersey’s law.
CCRKBA Congratulates New Hampshire House for Adopting Campus Carry Bill
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding lawmakers in the New Hampshire House for approving legislation allowing carry on college campuses by prohibiting colleges and universities from banning guns.
NW Anti-Gun Lawmakers Target Gun Owners’ Wallets
Anti-gun-rights Democrats in Oregon and Washington have a new strategy to strangle the right to bear arms on both sides of the Columbia River, and it is squarely aimed at their wallets.
Pirro Threatens to Arrest Lawful Gun Owners in D.C.
“You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you’re going to jail. I don’t care if you have a license in another district and I don’t care if you’re a law abiding gun owner somewhere else.” — Jeanine Ferris Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Trump’s Second Amendment support questioned after Minneapolis shooting
President Donald L. Trump was very clear Tuesday when addressing a gaggle of reporters who were asking questions about ongoing problems in Minneapolis, including the shooting death of Alex Pretti, an armed protester.
Tectonic Shift: Suddenly Left Supports 2A After Controversial Fatal Shooting
In what can only be defined as a bizarre shift in attitude about guns, the Second Amendment and lawful concealed carry, the political left is taking a dramatically different look at the right to keep and bear arms
Unintentional Discharge Possibly Involved in Minneapolis ICE Raid | Video
Braden Langley has posted a compelling analysis of what appears to be an unintentional discharge that led to law enforcement’s response.
PSA Dagger Compact 9mm Pistol REVIEW | 1,500 Rounds Later
1,500 rounds, zero malfunctions. See how the PSA Dagger Compact 9mm holds up long-term with real-world testing, upgrades, and carry considerations.