News2A Team
NDAA Potentially Expands Civilian Marksmanship Program to Include Surplus Shotguns
The 2025 NDAA allows surplus military shotguns to be transferred to the CMP for civilian sale. Mossberg and Remington models could be available soon.
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on Machine Gun Possession Hints at New Legal Battle
Eighth Circuit reverses machine gun conviction, with one judge asserting the federal ban does not police the police. Could this open a new 2A battleground?
Idaho Becomes Third State to Introduce Legislation That Could Legalize Machine Guns
Idaho is the third state to introduce legislation legalizing machine guns. The bill would take effect if the federal ban is repealed or struck down.
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Hemani Addressing Controlled Substances and the 2A
SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Hemani, challenging the federal ban on gun possession for marijuana users. Several justices appeared skeptical of the government.
Rhode Island Bill Will Remove Grandfather Clause from 2025 ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Creating Felons of Gun Owners
Rhode Island is removing the grandfather clause from its 2025 gun ban. Registered gun owners will become felons overnight, facing 10 years in prison.
GOA-Backed West Virginia Bill Would Allow Civilians to Take Possession of Machineguns
West Virginia introduced a bill that would allow civilians to legally possess machine guns by leveraging a federal exemption for state transfers.
Setting a Personal Minimum Training Standard for Carrying a Firearm — Do You Have One?
Five military and law enforcement professionals share their minimum training standards for carrying a firearm. Here is what they recommend.
Save the Dates: Major Second Amendment Events in 2026
From Houston to Nashville to New Hampshire, 2026 is packed with Second Amendment events. Mark your calendars.
California Bill to Ban Sale or Transfer of 3D Printers Without ‘Firearms Blocking Technology’
California AB-2047 would ban 3D printers without government-certified firearm blocking technology. Circumventing the tech would be a crime.
Nearly 30 Virginia Cities Reaffirm 2A Sanctuary Status as Sheriffs Vow to Back Constitution
Nearly 30 Virginia cities have reaffirmed 2A sanctuary status as county sheriffs publicly vow to defend constitutional rights against unconstitutional gun laws.
Department of Veteran Affairs Ends Discriminatory Practice Against Veterans Denying 2A Rights
The VA will stop reporting veterans to NICS as prohibited persons simply for needing financial help. Up to 250,000 veterans may have their gun rights restored.
NJ Court Upholds Retaliatory Revocation of FPIC Card Using ‘Public Health, Safety & Welfare’ Clause
NJ revoked a man’s FPIC after he appealed his carry permit denial. Despite no felonies or disqualifications, the court upheld the state’s subjective ‘public health’ clause.
