National 2A News

Ninth Circuit Upholds Federal Firearms Ban for Drug Users Citing “Presently Intoxicated” Analogues
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just upheld a federal firearms ban for drug users by citing a bizarre historical analogue.

D.C. Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Firearms for Adults Under 21 as Constitutional
Yet another court highlights its lack of understanding of the Bruen, Heller, or Rahimi rulings issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Seventh Circuit Says Illinois Ban on Public Transportation Concealed Carry Does Not Violate Second Amendment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has ruled that the Illinois ban of carrying concealed firearms on public transit does not violate the Second Amendment.

Delaware Court Strikes Down Ban on Gun Ownership for Young Adults Aged 18-to-21… Barely
A Delaware state court just restored the Second Amendment rights of young adults. Read on to learn more about the challenged law and the court’s reasoning.

Fifth Circuit Issues a NEW Opinion on Suppressors in United States v. Peterson
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, generally a court friendly to the Second Amendment, seems to really be having a hard time making up their mind on suppressors. Will the NFA soon be nicknamed “suppressor permit?”

NRA Files Suit to Overturn Florida’s Three-Day Waiting Period on Firearms Possession
The NRA, along with 2nd Amendment Armory, and in partnership with Mountain States Legal Foundation, has filed suit against Florida in federal court over their three-day waiting period to take delivery of a firearm.

Court Strikes Down Tennessee’s 200-Year-Old “Intent to Go Armed” Statute
Unbeknownst to many, the state of Tennessee is not the Second Amendment heaven most people believe it to be. Read about the 200-year-old law that was just struck down.

Second Circuit Issues Egregious Decision on Connecticut Assault Weapons Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an egregious, almost humorous ruling, as it relates to the Connecticut “assault weapons” ban.

Gun Right Groups Sue Massachusetts Over Vague “Assault Style” Firearms Ban
The NRA, GOAL, Pioneer Valley Arms, and three individual NRA members have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts regarding their ban on so-called “assault style” firearms.

District Court Rules New York MUST Accept Non-Resident Concealed Carry Applications
New York, home to some of the most onerous and repressive restrictions on Second Amendment rights, received a rare and overdue pro-gun ruling today. A district court judge told the state they must accept applications for concealed carry permits from non-residents, thanks to Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation.

Tenth Circuit Find’s New Mexico’s 7-Day Waiting Period for Firearms Unconstituitonal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has issued a preliminary injunction against New Mexico’s unconstitutional seven day waiting period for purchasing firearms.

Minnesota Judge Strikes Down Ban on Binary Triggers Passed in Omnibus Bill
On August 18, 2025, a Minnesota judge struck down a ban on binary triggers, which carried a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, ruling it unconstitutional due to its inclusion in a 1,400-page omnibus bill.
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