News2A Team

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of Aug. 31, 2026
Sheriffs side with gun owners at SCOTUS, the ATF hack gets worse, and a new survey shows carry numbers exploding. Ten stories inside.

DOJ Amends Complaint To Challenge Suppressor / AR-15 Ban and More In Virgin Islands
The DOJ just widened its Virgin Islands lawsuit into its broadest Second Amendment action yet, and almost no territorial gun law is spared.

Third Circuit Panel Upholds Federal Machinegun Ban and Suppressor Registration
The same court that struck down New Jersey’s gun ban just drew a hard line on machine guns, and its reasoning deserves a close look.

President Trump Pardons Tate Adamiak, Four Others, Wrongfully Prosecuted for 2A ‘Crimes’
After four years behind bars, Tate Adamiak walked free Friday. He was one of five gun owners pardoned in a surprise holiday move.

ATF Director Promises Guidance on Court Decision Affecting NFA Sales, Retailers Move Forward
The ATF says guidance is coming. Retailers aren’t waiting, and the same suppressor sale now works differently depending on where you shop.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of Aug. 24, 2026
A record-breaking crime report, a hacked ATF, and the first brief in the Supreme Court’s biggest gun case in decades. Quite a week.

Kansas Lawmaker Demands ATF Guidance After Ruling Striking Down NFA
Three weeks after the NFA ruling, the ATF still hasn’t said a word. One congressman just put a deadline on it.

Country Star Dolly Parton’s Passing Reminds Nation of Natural Right to Self Defense
The world is remembering Dolly Parton’s music and generosity. There’s one part of her story almost nobody is telling.

Broken Promises on the Second Amendment: New Hampshire Voters Are Once Burned, Twice Shy
New Hampshire gun owners have backed a candidate who turned on them before. On September 8 they decide whether to risk it again.

New Jersey AG Hires Brady Lawyer to Harass Gun Manufacturers and Dealers with Lawsuits
New Jersey just put a career gun control litigator in charge of suing the firearms industry. His resume tells you exactly what is coming.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of Aug. 17, 2026
Pennsylvania floats a wild new theory, Maryland argues a bit too honestly, and millions of acres just opened up for hunters.

New Jersey Raises NICS Admin Fees 200% Citing Elusive Dealer/Firearms Instructors Portal
New Jersey just tripled a fee for a background check system the FBI runs free. Dealers say the promised upgrade may never arrive.

