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.
FPC and SAF Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down New York City’s Stun Gun Ban, Call Second Circuit Ruling “Caetano 2.0”
Key Takeaways The Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation challenged New York City's ban on stun guns and...
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It Now Costs $1,591 Just to Apply for a Carry Permit in San Jose, and That’s Before Training
Key Takeaways San Jose raised its initial CCW application fee to $1,591, making it the most expensive in California. Total...
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Marine Veteran Couple, GOA Sue Illinois Over Ban on Nonresident Concealed Carry Permits
Key Takeaways Two Marine Corps veterans are suing Illinois for denying them the right to apply for a concealed carry...
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The Media Just Discovered the ATF’s Ship-to-Home Gun Rule. Here’s What They’re Getting Wrong.
Key Takeaways The proposed ATF rule allows local gun shops to ship firearms directly to your door by completing a...
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South Dakota’s Suppressor Deregulation Law Is Now in Effect, First of Its Kind in the Nation
Key Takeaways South Dakota becomes the first state to remove firearm suppressors from its list of controlled weapons with the...
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Supreme Court Takes Up the Case That Could Strike Down Assault Weapon Bans Nationwide
Key Takeaways The Supreme Court will decide if the AR-15 and similar rifles are protected under the Second Amendment in...
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Tennessee Fights to Revive Two Gun Laws a Court Already Called Unconstitutional
Key Takeaways The Tennessee Court of Appeals is reviewing the constitutionality of two firearm laws, which a trial court declared...
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Federal Court Clears the NRA to Join the Fight Against New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law
Key Takeaways A federal judge allowed the NRA to join the Second Amendment lawsuit against New Jersey's one-gun-a-month law. The...
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FTC Chairman Accuses Virginia State Police of Stalling Gun Buyers as Pre-Ban Surge Swamps the System
Key Takeaways FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson criticizes Virginia State Police for delaying background checks, calling it a rights violation. Assistant...
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With the Tax Stamp Dead, FPC Tells Federal Court the NFA’s Gun Registry Has to Die With It
Key Takeaways Firearms Policy Coalition filed a brief in Roberts v. ATF challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The plaintiffs...
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South Carolina HOA Bans Carry on Its Sidewalks and Parking Lots, but Skips the Sign South Carolina Law Requires
Key Takeaways The Forest Pines HOA in South Carolina banned firearms in shared spaces, raising concerns among residents about their...
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Federal Judge Rules Missouri County’s Under-21 Handgun Ban Violated the Second Amendment
Key Takeaways A federal judge ruled that Jackson County's ban on handgun purchases by those under 21 violated the Second...
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