National 2A News

Fifth Circuit Denies Pam Bondi DOJ More Time in Case Challenging ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule
The Fifth Circuit denied DOJ’s request for a 60-day extension to defend Biden’s ‘engaged in the business’ rule. The case moves forward.

President Trump Quietly Defunds Participation in U.N. Register of Conventional Arms
Buried in Executive Order 14199 is a major blow to the U.N.’s global gun control agenda. Trump just cut off funding to the Register of Conventional Arms.

Virginia Karen Introduces Bill To Tax Suppressor Sales at $500
A Virginia Democrat named Karen wants to impose a $500 tax on each suppressor sale – right after Trump eliminated the federal tax.

Tennessee Governor Defends Gun Control: Don’t Worry About ‘Abstract Categories of Constitutionality’
Governor Bill Lee’s latest brief argues courts shouldn’t worry about ‘abstract categories of constitutionality’ when defending gun control.

Justice Department Tells California That Ammo Background Checks Violate the Constitution
Harmeet Dhillon’s Second Amendment Section calls California’s ammo background checks ‘straightforwardly unconstitutional.’

DOJ Indictment of Venezuelan Dictator for Possession of Machine Guns Goes Back to Bill Barr
Half the charges against Maduro are for machine gun possession – but the indictment dates back to 2020 under AG Bill Barr.

President of NRA Shares Letter on Changes to Magazines
The National Rifle Association president has recently addressed changes to NRA Publications. In a letter to the Board of directors, Bachenberg talks about cutting NRA’s four magazines down to two and how the publication schedule will shift from monthly to quarterly. Hear directly from NRA President Bachenberg about the changes.

Ninth Circuit Issues Ruling on Case Challenging California’s Open Carry Ban and Permitting Scheme
The Ninth Circuit struck down California’s open carry ban but upheld a licensing scheme that has never issued a single permit.
Big Wins for the Second Amendment in 2025
GOA scored eight major victories this year, from ending Zero Tolerance to securing coast-to-coast carry.

Pam Bondi DOJ: Automatic Switchblades Are Not Entitled to Second Amendment Protection
The Bondi DOJ argues switchblades aren’t protected by the Second Amendment – even as courts rule otherwise.

Justice Department Sues D.C. Over Ban on AR-15 and ‘Firearms Protected Under the Second Amendment’
Harmeet Dhillon files a new major lawsuit, this time challenging D.C.’s ban on AR-15s and registration scheme.

41 Reps Sign A Second Letter Expressing ‘Serious Concern’ with Bondi DOJ’s Defense of NFA
Congress doubles down on the Bondi DOJ, demanding they stop defending the NFA after Trump eliminated the tax.
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