National 2A News

Nine States Oppose DOJ Request For 10-Day Extension In Silencer Shop Case
The NFA injunction has been in place since August and nobody can agree on who it covers. The ATF’s advice to dealers: go hire a lawyer.

Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction In Two Suits Challenging Connecticut’s Glock Pistol Ban
The ban was set to take effect October 1. A judge stopped it with one day to spare, and the DOJ is already citing the ruling in California.

New York District Judge Issues Narrow Victory in Antonyuk Case Against New York’s CCIA
The judge all but said New York’s carry bans cannot survive, then upheld most of them anyway. Gun owners won exactly one thing.

Democrats Use Suicide to Push Gun Control-Backed Bill to Classify Airguns As Firearms
A BB gun over a certain speed would become a federal firearm. Giffords and March For Our Lives are already behind it.

ATF Leadership Answers Difficult Questions at Gun Rights Policy Conference
The ATF director and chief counsel sat down in front of the people who have criticized the agency hardest, and took the questions anyway.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of Sept. 21, 2026
The first invitations to restore gun rights went out this week, the ATF told inspectors to stand down on 4473 suppressor transfers, and Giffords opened its wallet.

En Banc Ninth Circuit Reverses Its Own Pro-2A Panel Ruling in Challenge to Hawaii’s Licensing Scheme
A Ninth Circuit panel struck down Hawaii’s permit rules. The full court just took it back by one vote, and five judges said the majority got Bruen wrong.

Glock Sues Connecticut Over Convertible Pistol Ban After State Refuses to Provide Guidance
Glock asked Connecticut twice which of its pistols are now illegal. The state would not answer. With days left before the ban hits, Glock sued.

DOJ Memo Finds Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults Violates Constitution
Old enough to be drafted, sit on a jury, and face a death sentence, but not to buy a handgun. The DOJ just said that math does not work.

Fifth Circuit Issues Landmark Decision Striking Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales
A rule that has stood since 1968 just fell. The Fifth Circuit says your right to buy a handgun does not stop at the state line.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of Sept. 14, 2026
The FBI director admitted the gun-buyer tracking program is real, the DOJ made good on its San Jose threat, and New Jersey got its report card.

Report Confirms President Trump Directed DOJ Not to Appeal NFA Decision
The president reportedly made the call himself, and told Republicans in Congress the DOJ would not fight the NFA ruling. The clock is still running.
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