News2A Team

Minnesota Gun Rights Group Sues State and Governor Tim Walz for Omnibus Bill with Anti-2A Legislation
The Minnesota legislature recently passed a bill that directly violates the state’s own constitution. They passed a bill regarding state financial matters which also included an anti-gun provision which criminalized the possession of “binary triggers.” The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and the Upper Midwest Law Center quickly filed suit. Read on to learn more.

Preliminary Injunction Halts Maine’s 72-Hour Firearm Waiting Period
A Maine law, enacted in 2024, which mandates a 72-hour waiting period to take possession after purchasing a firearm, has been put on hold by a federal judge. Read on to learn about the recent order and follow the link in the article to learn more about the underlying law.

Circuit Court Judge Says Government Permission Slips for Guns are Unconstitutional
A jurisdiction not known for Second Amendment court victories, an Illinois Circuit Court Judge just issued a great win to gun owners. The judge followed the U.S. Constitution and the Bruen ruling in so doing. Read on to learn more about the case.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Concludes Suppressors are NOT Arms Protected by Second Amendment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a surprising ruling regarding suppressors. This ruling deviates from rulings made in similar cases and it also upholds the 24-month sentence of a former firearms dealers who was found with a homemade silencer.

Interview With Scott Presler at the NRA’s 2025 Great American Outdoor Show
News2A was on the ground at the NRA’s 2025 Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on February 1st, where we encountered political activist Scott Presler. Known for his grassroots efforts in voter registration, Presler was actively engaging with attendees to bolster Republican voter numbers. We seized the moment to conduct an exclusive interview with him, discussing his innovative strategies, notable achievements, and his vision for future political campaigns.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting the Second Amendment
On Friday, February 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order created to protect the Second Amendment. The purpose of the order is to seek out infringements within the federal government and do away with them. Read on to see what the President has planned.

Federal Court Decision Takes Another Swing at Ban on Machinegun Possession
In a decision that’s likely to cause the heads of gun grabbers to melt, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi issued a truly Constitutional ruling. Machineguns are indeed protected by the Second Amendment.

Interview: Armed NJ Homeowner Defends Children, Wife, and Home from Three Invaders
Join us for an in-depth interview with John Kabourakis. John is a Howell, NJ, homeowner that recently armed himself to fend off three criminals that broke into his home in the wee hours of the morning while his two children slept upstairs. Video of the encounter is included.

2A Groups File to End NJ Ban on Hollowpoint Ammo for Concealed Carry
New Jersey’s infamous ban on hollowpoint ammunition is being challenged in federal court by the Coalition of New Jersey Firearms Owners, Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation. In light of Bruen and other relevant and recent Supreme Court precedent, can this 47 year old law finally be overturned?

Fifth Circuit Appeals Court Protects 2A rights of Adults Under 21
On January 30th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling in Reese v. ATF, allowing 18-to-20-year-olds in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to legally purchase handguns. This decision declares the federal age restriction on handgun purchases for this age group as unconstitutional, aligning with recent Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

NJ Assembly Introduces Bill Requiring Background Checks for All Household Members
New Jersey has long been a testing ground for gun control measures. In a first-of-its-kind move, Assemblywoman, Carol Murphy has proposed a bill requiring all members of a household to pass a background check whenever one member wants to purchase a firearm.

2A Victory Opens Window for California Non-Resident Carry Permits
In a legal victory for gun rights, a court ruling compels California to issue concealed carry permits to non-residents. The lawsuit was filed by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of California, and the Second Amendment Foundation.

