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 Advances Campus Carry Bill, Allowing Concealed Guns at Public Colleges and Universities
PIERRE, SD — A bill that could significantly expand the right to carry concealed firearms on college campuses in South...
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Kentucky Senate Advances Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18
FRANKFORT, KY — A bill advancing through the Kentucky legislature would allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed firearms without a permit,...
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NYC Concealed Carry Applicants File Federal Lawsuit Over Extreme Licensing Delays
NEW YORK CITY, NY — Nine New York City residents who applied for concealed carry licenses have filed a federal lawsuit...
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Wyoming Governor Allows Repeal of Gun-Free Zones Bill to Become Law Without Signature
CHEYENNE, WY — In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allowed House Enrolled Act...
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Bill to Lower Handgun Purchase Age to 18 Reintroduced by Rep. Thomas Massie
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has reintroduced the Second Amendment for Every Registrable Voter (SAFER) Act, H.R. 1643,...
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Pennsylvania’s 21+ Concealed Carry Age Restriction Stays Overturned as Third Circuit Denies Rehearing
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a major victory for Second Amendment advocates, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a...
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California Bill AB 1333 Would Force Crime Victims to Retreat Before Defending Themselves
CALIFORNIA — A newly introduced bill, AB 1333, is raising alarms among gun rights advocates as it seeks to eliminate California’s “no...
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Washington’s Firearm Insurance Bill Fails to Advance, but Could Return in 2026
A controversial gun control measure in Washington state, House Bill 1504, failed to make it out of committee before a...
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Washington’s HB 1163 Seeks to Implement Firearm Purchase Permits, But Faces Hurdles Similar to Last Year’s Failed Bill
OLYMPIA, WA — A new gun control bill, House Bill 1163, has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature, aiming...
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Third Circuit Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Concealed Carry Age Restriction, 19 State Attorneys General Push Back
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has struck down Pennsylvania’s restriction...
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Colorado Concealed Carry Numbers Remain Strong as Semi-Auto Gun Ban Legislation Looms
DENVER, CO — While Colorado has seen fluctuations in concealed carry permit applications over the past few years, the overall trend...
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West Virginia House Bill Seeks to Allow Concealed Carry on School Grounds
CHARLESTON, WV — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to expand concealed carry rights...
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