California is fighting the DOJ’s lawsuit over AB 1127 by arguing Glock-style pistols can be restricted because of their alleged convertibility into machine guns.
California Tells Court Glock-Style Pistols Aren’t Protected by Second Amendment
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ATF Moves to Cut Fingerprint, Photo Requirements for NFA Gun Owners
ATF’s proposed rule would reduce NFA paperwork burdens by cutting duplicate fingerprint cards, allowing photo ID in place of passport-style photos, and ending automatic fingerprint submissions for responsible persons tied to trusts and legal entities.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over AR-15 Ban Targeting Commonly Owned Rifles
The Justice Department has stepped into Virginia’s fight over its new “assault firearms” ban, filing a federal lawsuit as state court injunctions already block enforcement of the July 1 law.
Virginia Gun Ban Backfires: 1,000+ Rifles Sold at XCAL Before July 1 Deadline
Virginia’s new gun ban was supposed to limit so-called “assault weapons.” Instead, it helped drive massive crowds to XCAL, where more than 1,000 rifles were sold.
Trump Picks Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Raising Big Questions for Gun Rights
Todd Blanche has said the Trump DOJ is ending the weaponization of federal power against lawful gun owners. Now, with his nomination for Attorney General, Second Amendment advocates want proof.
Supreme Court Says Courts Can’t Smuggle Gun Control Into Bruen Step One
The Supreme Court’s decision in Wolford v. Lopez does more than defeat Hawaii’s private-property carry restriction. It also limits how lower courts can dodge Bruen and narrow the Second Amendment before history and tradition are even considered.
Federal Judge Rules Jackson County’s Under-21 Handgun Ban Violated the Second Amendment
A federal judge ruled that Jackson County’s repealed ban on handgun and handgun ammunition sales to adults under 21 violated Leonard Wilson Jr.’s Second Amendment rights.
Virginia Assault Firearms Ban Blocked Statewide Until Dec. 31
A Virginia judge blocked the Commonwealth’s assault-firearms ban statewide until Dec. 31, refused to limit the injunction to one county, and denied the state’s request to stay the ruling.
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.
3D Printed Guns Are Going Mainstream, and Gun Control Can’t Keep Up
A Rolling Stone profile of 3D gun maker YZY_PRINTS shows how far DIY firearms have come. What started as an underground experiment is now a growing movement built on self-reliance, open-source design, and resistance to gun control.
Virginia Assault Firearms Law Sparks Chaos as Sponsors Contradict Each Other
Virginia’s new “assault firearms” law is already creating confusion before enforcement begins, with the Senate and House sponsors offering conflicting explanations about what conduct is actually illegal.
Court Delivers Crushing Blow to ATF’s ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule
A Texas federal court has vacated ATF’s controversial “Engaged in the Business” rule, ruling that the agency exceeded the authority Congress actually gave it under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Virginia Judge Stays Crump v. Katz Hearing as July 1 Gun Ban Deadline Looms
A Lancaster County judge stayed proceedings in Crump v. Katz, delaying a June 12 emergency hearing while a three-judge panel considers whether several Virginia SB749 lawsuits should be consolidated or transferred.
Florida Officials Agree to Judgment Against 3-Day Gun Waiting Period
Florida gun owners just scored a major Second Amendment victory. State officials agreed to judgment in Dunn v. Glass, clearing the way for a permanent injunction against enforcing Florida’s three-day firearm waiting period beyond the time required for a background check.
AG Uthmeier Forces Tradition HOA to Rescind Unlawful Gun Ban
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier put a Port St. Lucie HOA on notice over its common-area firearms ban, and the association quickly backed down.
Virginia Judge Blocks State Police From Enforcing Universal Background Checks
A Lynchburg judge has rejected an effort by the Virginia State Police and Attorney General Jay Jones to dissolve an injunction blocking enforcement of universal background checks on private firearm sales.
New York Passes Law Mandating Non-Existent Technology to Block 3D-Printed Guns
New York’s new 3D printer law demands technology that does not currently exist, turning gun control into a broader attack on innovation, speech, privacy, and the right to make things without government permission.
Virginia Defies Court Order: State Police Resume Unconstitutional Background Checks
Virginia officials are moving to revive mandatory background checks for private firearm sales despite a standing court order blocking enforcement. VCDL and GOA are expected to fight back.
Virginia Officials Rebel: Sheriffs and Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce New Gun Ban
Virginia’s new gun-control law is running into resistance before it even takes effect. Several Commonwealth’s Attorneys and sheriffs say they will not turn peaceful gun owners into criminals over a ban they believe violates the Second Amendment.
Firearm Freedom Act Would Repeal Hughes Amendment Machine Gun Ban
Rep. Jimmy Patronis has introduced the Firearm Freedom Act, a GOA-backed bill that would repeal the Hughes Amendment and remove the federal freeze on post-1986 machine gun transfers.
Florida AG Warns Port St. Lucie HOA Over Gun Ban in Common Areas
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has put a Port St. Lucie homeowners association on notice after it attempted to ban firearms in common areas. The warning gives the HOA until June 1 to back down or face possible legal action.
Supreme Court Denies Patrick Tate Adamiak Case as Resentencing Looms
The Supreme Court has denied Patrick Tate Adamiak’s case, leaving the former Navy sailor with a June resentencing hearing or a presidential pardon as his remaining paths to freedom after a 20-year sentence tied to demilled gun parts and ATF claims of machine gun possession.
Virginia “Assault Firearm” Ban Challenged With Emergency Injunction
GOA, VCDL, John Crump, and other plaintiffs are asking a Virginia court to block Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban before the July 1 effective date.
GOA, VCDL, John Crump Sue Over Virginia Assault Weapons Ban
A new Virginia lawsuit challenges Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s gun-control package, arguing it bans common firearms, standard-capacity magazines, and public carry protected by the state constitution.
Dugan Ashley of CarniK Con Arrested On Explosives Charges
Jordan Derrick, better known online as Dugan Ashley of CarniK Con, has been charged in a federal explosives case tied to online instructional videos.
George Peterson’s NFA Suppressor Case Exposes the Danger of Federal Gun Registries
George Peterson’s case began with an armed ATF raid on his Louisiana home and business. It ended, at least for now, with the Supreme Court refusing to review his NFA suppressor conviction and a two-year prison sentence hanging over him.
ATF Draft Form 4473 Changes Marijuana Question, Opens Door to Direct Gun Shipping
ATF’s draft revised Form 4473 would cut the firearms transaction form from seven pages to four while changing several key buyer questions. The proposal affects sex identification, marijuana language, straw purchase warnings, firearm type entries, and possible non-over-the-counter transfers.
New ATF Rule Will Allow Firearms to be Shipped to Your Door
ATF’s proposed rule would expand non-over-the-counter firearm transfers, allowing same-state FFLs to verify buyers remotely and ship firearms directly after federal checks are complete.
ATF Revised Machine Gun Definition Does Not Go Far Enough
ATF’s new rule removes the bump-stock language invalidated by the Supreme Court in Garland v. Cargill, but it does not fully restore every affected regulation to its pre-2018 form. Gun owners should pay close attention to what ATF left behind.
CTRLPEW Expands Federal Lawsuit, Accuses California Of Policing 3D Gun Speech In Florida
CTRLPEW, Alexander Holladay, Centurion Partners Group, Trey Bickley, and Jonathan Adams are challenging California officials in federal court over the state’s attempt to apply its 3D gun file laws to speech and lawful conduct occurring in Florida.