News2A Team
First Circuit: Purchasing or Acquiring a Firearm Not Protected by the Second Amendment
The First Circuit ruled that purchasing or acquiring a firearm is not protected by the Second Amendments plain text, upholding Maines waiting period.
Gun-Related News Roundup for the Week of Good Friday 2026
Military bases drop gun-free zones, veterans cleared from NICS, and SCOTUS has more 2A cases than ever. This weeks Second Amendment roundup.
Pam Bondi Out – Todd Blanche Appointed to Acting Attorney General
Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. The 2A community is watching to see who replaces her and what happens to the Second Amendment Section.
D.C. Desperate to Dismiss Suit Against AR-15 Ban – DOJ’s Second Amendment Section Responds
The DOJ cites liberal Justice Kagan in defending the AR-15 as D.C. scrambles to dismiss the lawsuit against its ban.
Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country, In Brief
NFA suit advances, nuns lose against Smith and Wesson, D.C. mag ban victory stands, and a new suit challenges the national parks gun ban.
Censured Englishtown Councilman Admits to Being Steered on How to Vote in Interview About PTC Rebate
An NJ councilman who voted against a carry permit fee rebate admits he actually supported it – and was told by someone how to vote.
2A Journalist Sues New Jersey State Police Over Multiple Denied OPRA Requests
A 2A journalist sues NJ State Police after years of denied public records requests about concealed carry permit demographics.
NJ Appeals Court Upholds Permitting Scheme and Prohibitions on Firearms for Adults Under 21
A NJ appeals court admits 18-20 year olds are the people protected by 2A, then upholds their disarmament anyway.
New Jersey Appeals Court Issues Precedential Decision Against ‘Essential Character’ Clause
A NJ appeals court ruled that dishonesty alone cannot deny a firearms permit, setting binding precedent against the essential character clause.
California to Pay $1.38 Million in Lawsuit Invalidating Its Advertising Ban on Firearms
California must pay $1.38 million after losing two lawsuits challenging its unconstitutional firearms advertising ban.
DOJ Argues to Dismiss Case Against NFA While Admitting Enforcement of Regulations of SBRs and Braced Pistols
The DOJ wants to dismiss the NFA braced pistol case as moot while admitting it still enforces regulations against them.
Illinois Law Would Serialize All Handgun Ammunition and Criminalize Possession of Previously Legal Ammo
Illinois wants to serialize every round of handgun ammo and criminalize what you already own. It is a de facto ban by design.
