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.
Trump Administration Restores CMP M1911 Sales Program After Pause During Biden-Harris Administration
ANNISTON, AL — The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has officially resumed sales of surplus U.S. Army M1911 pistols, following an eight-month...
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Democrats Push Magazine Capacity Limits Under Misleading ‘Keep Americans Safe Act’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 21 other Senate Democrats have introduced the "Keep Americans Safe Act," a...
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Bills to Lower Firearm Purchase Age, Expand Carry Rights Advance in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Several firearm-related bills are advancing in the Florida Legislature, reflecting continued efforts to adjust gun laws in...
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Texas Bill Proposes Gun Safety and Hunter Education as Physical Education Elective
AUSTIN, TX — A newly proposed bill in the Texas Legislature could allow public high school students to take a...
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North Carolina Advances ‘Freedom to Carry NC’ Bill Allowing Permitless Concealed Carry for Residents 18 and Older
RALEIGH, NC — On March 18, 2025, the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 50, titled "Freedom to Carry...
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Iowa House Advances Bill to Lower Firearm Permit Age to 18
DES MOINES, IA — The Iowa House Judiciary Committee has approved House Study Bill 262 (HSB262), which would lower the...
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Florida Appeals Court Upholds Firearm Purchase Age Limit Amid Legislative Reconsideration
TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a significant legal development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida's law that raises...
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South Dakota Lawmakers Vote to Permit Concealed Pistols in Bars, Awaiting Governor’s Signature
PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Legislature has passed House Bill 1218, a measure that would allow individuals to carry...
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Florida Bill HB 759 Seeks to Lower Minimum Firearm Purchase Age to 18
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A newly introduced bill in the Florida House of Representatives, HB 759, aims to roll back the minimum...
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New Mexico’s SB 279 Seeks to Ban Most Semiautomatic Rifles, Handguns, and Standard Magazines
SANTA FE, NM — A controversial new bill, Senate Bill 279 (SB 279), threatens to upend the rights of law-abiding gun...
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Maine Bill Seeks to Expand Firearm Rights for Concealed Carry Permit Holders on School Property
AUGUSTA, ME — A newly introduced bill in the Maine Legislature, LD 885 (HP 571), aims to amend existing firearm restrictions...
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Kentucky Senate Passes Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18, Moves to House for Consideration
FRANKFORT, KY — The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed firearms without a...
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