Firearm Laws & Litigation
Firearm Laws & Litigation covers the latest news on gun-related legislation, legal battles, and policy changes across the U.S. Stay informed on proposed bills, newly enacted laws, court rulings, and lawsuits that impact Second Amendment rights, concealed carry, self-defense laws, and firearm regulations.
Louisiana HB 586 Would Make It a Crime to Leave a Loaded Firearm Where a Minor Could Access It
Key Takeaways House Bill 586 aims to create a new criminal offense for firearm owners if minors access and misuse...
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SAF Files Summary Judgment Motions in ATF Frame Rule Case and NFA Registration Challenge
Key Takeaways The Second Amendment Foundation has filed motions for summary judgment against the ATF's frame and receiver rule and...
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USPS Pushes New Firearm Mailing Rule That Gun Owners Say Defies Court Ruling
Key Takeaways The U.S. Postal Service proposes a rule that could limit mail delivery of firearms, contradicting a recent court...
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Tennessee Lawmakers Send Expanded Home Defense Bill to Governor’s Desk
Key Takeaways Tennessee lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1847, expanding legal protections for residents using deadly force against violent intruders. The...
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Magazine Ban and Licensing Rules Back in Play as D.C. Court Grants Benson En Banc Rehearing
Key Takeaways The D.C. Court of Appeals granted a rehearing en banc for the case Benson v. United States, vacating...
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Virginia House Sends “Assault Weapons” Ban Back To Governor Spanberger Without Her Amendments
Key Takeaways The Virginia General Assembly moved forward on gun-related bills, including an 'assault weapons' ban that returns to Governor...
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11th Circuit Upholds Federal Machine Gun Ban, Rules Second Amendment Does Not Protect Automatic Weapons
Key Takeaways The 11th Circuit has upheld the federal ban on machine guns, stating the Second Amendment does not protect...
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NSSF Vows Legal Action if Maryland Governor Signs Striker-Fired Handgun Ban
Key Takeaways The NSSF plans to sue if Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs a bill banning certain striker-fired handguns. Maryland...
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Cornyn Escalates Fight Against ATF’s Alleged Backdoor Gun Registry as Agency Ignores Congressional Deadline
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Senator John Cornyn joins the effort to investigate an ATF database that critics...
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Nine of America’s 15 Safest States Are Constitutional Carry States, NAGR Data Shows
Key Takeaways The National Association for Gun Rights advocates for nationwide Constitutional Carry, citing data from the safest states without...
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Thirteen Senators Demand Trump Administration Stop Enforcing Biden Pistol Brace Rule
Key Takeaways Thirteen Republican senators urged Acting ATF Director Daniel Driscoll to halt Biden-era restrictions on pistol stabilizing braces. They...
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DOJ Drops Appeal, Clearing the Way for ATF to Rewrite “Engaged in the Business” Rule
Key Takeaways The Department of Justice has voluntarily dismissed its appeal in State of Texas v. ATF, facilitating a review...
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