National 2A News

The idea of concealed carry reciprocity has been floating around for years. With a pro-Second Amendment administration in the White House, H.R. 38 has a chance of passing both houses and being signed into law by the President. Here, we’ve highlighted some of the interesting parts of the bill.

The Supreme Court of the United States, on March 26, 2025, ruled that so-called “ghost guns” may be regulated by the Gun Control Act of 1968. Was this an anti-Second Amendment ruling? Are there any implications to the Heller or Bruen analyses? Read on to find out.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delivered their ruling, en banc, in the case of Duncan v. Bonta, which challenged California’s ban on so-called “high-capacity” magazines. ​ Read on to see how they arrived at the conclusion that magazines over 10 rounds are not protected by the Second Amendment. ​

Minnesota State Representative Samakab Hussein recently introduced a bill that would undoubtedly create traps that ensnare unwitting, law-abiding gun owners throughout the state.

In a ruling that relies on stretched logic, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld Florida’s ban on firearm purchases by those under 21 years of age.

A three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that two of Hawaii’s unusual gun control laws were unconstitutional. The case was remanded back to the lower court.

The Massachusetts Supreme Court has weighed in on the Constitutionality of the state’s carry permit licensing scheme both pre and post-Bruen.

Yet another federal court defies the Bruen ruling. Disregarding the landmarking case, while paying lip service to it, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rules that short-barreled rifles are not protected by the Second Amendment. Read on to see the reasoning they used.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied the state of Pennsylvania’s request to rehear a case prohibiting open carry by 18 to 20 year olds during a state of emergency.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the interior of a vehicle is considered to be a “public place.” At least, when it comes to the carry of firearms and even bb guns.

A newly-introduced bill in Minnesota seeks to ban a vast majority of semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and some handguns. At the time of writing this article, the Supreme Court of the United States has not yet granted certiorari on any of the semi-auto ban cases. Governor Tim Walz is likely to sign it if it ever reaches his desk.