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.
South Dakota Rep Lashes Out After Campus Carry Bills Fail: “I Didn’t Know I Was in Minnesota’s Education Committee!”
PIERRE, SD — Two bills seeking to expand where and how concealed firearms may be carried by permitted individuals in South...
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DOJ Backs FPC in Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Ban on Commonly Owned Pistols
BOSTON, MA — In a significant development for Second Amendment litigation, the United States Department of Justice has filed an amicus...
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Second Amendment Foundation Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reject Federal Gun Ban on Marijuana Users
BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by four other gun rights organizations, has filed an amicus brief with...
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Wisconsin Bill Would Eliminate the Need for Concealed Carry Permits Statewide
MADISON, WI — A sweeping firearms bill introduced in the Wisconsin State Assembly aims to eliminate the requirement for a...
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Packers Lineman Rasheed Walker Arrested at LaGuardia After Declaring Firearm in Checked Bag
QUEENS COUNTY, NY — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, 25, was arrested Friday morning at New York’s LaGuardia...
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Dems Push New Ammo Bill That Could Ban Online Sales Nationwide
PROVIDENCE, RI — On January 20, 2026, Democratic Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the reintroduction...
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Lawmakers Approve First Step for Concealed Carry Licenses for 18- to 20-Year-Olds in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, KY — A new bill making its way through the Kentucky legislature would allow adults aged 18 to 20...
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Split Decision in Gun Rights Case: Maryland Law Upheld in Most Places, Rejected on Private Property Carry
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision on...
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Gun Owners WIN: DOJ Declares USPS Handgun Ban Unconstitutional in Landmark Second Amendment Ruling
SPRINGFIELD, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) have secured a major legal win following a...
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26 States and DOJ Back Challenge to California’s Ammunition Background Check Law
In a major development in the ongoing legal battle over California’s restrictive ammunition background check law, both the U.S. Department...
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Ninth Circuit Rules California Urban Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional in 2‑1 Victory
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A significant new development has emerged in the long‑running legal battle over California’s open carry restrictions. In Baird...
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New Year, No Fee: $200 ATF Tax Stamp Eliminated Under New Federal Rule
As of January 1, 2026, the cost of the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp has officially dropped to $0, ending...
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