National 2A News
Supreme Court to Hear First-Ever Case Addressing ‘Assault Weapon’ Bans
The Supreme Court just agreed to hear its first-ever case on “assault weapons” bans, taking up challenges out of Illinois and Connecticut.
Preliminary Injunction With Narrow Relief Granted in Lawsuit Challenging Virginia Assault Weapons/Mag Ban
A Virginia court just blocked the state’s “assault weapons” ban, ruling it likely violates gun owners’ rights. But the win comes with a big catch.
Amidst Pressure, Virginia Quietly Seeks to Delay Start Date of Firearms Carry Ban
Facing backlash and a looming DOJ lawsuit, Virginia quietly moved to push its new carry ban back a full year, and buried it in the budget.
Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of June 22
A Virginia judge just froze the state’s new ‘assault weapons’ ban days before it took effect, capping a strong week of wins for gun owners nationwide.
Supreme Court Strikes Hawaii’s Private-Property Carry Ban in 6-3 Win for Gun Owners
The Supreme Court just struck down Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’ carry ban 6-3, and the justices had no patience for the state’s ‘spirit of Aloha’ defense.
Slugfest Continues in Reese v. ATF Over Gun Rights for Adults Under 21
A court already struck down the under-21 handgun ban. So why can only some young adults actually exercise the right? The Reese fight is back on.
Justice Department’s AAG Dhillon Threatens to Sue California Over Glock Pistol Ban
The DOJ just handed California an ultimatum over its Glock ban: back down by June 30, or get sued. Will Newsom blink?
President Trump: ‘We’re Working On It’ – Teases National Right to Carry Measure in Progress
Trump says he’s ‘working on’ national right to carry. But months ago, his own administration called armed citizens a threat. Which Trump is it?
Fifth Circuit Breaks with Precedent and Rules That Suppressors Are Second Amendment Arms
The Fifth Circuit ruled suppressors are Second Amendment ‘arms,’ breaking with other courts and setting up a possible Supreme Court showdown.
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Ruling in Firearms Possession and Controlled Substance Case
The Supreme Court unanimously tossed a gun charge against a marijuana user, and the ruling could reshape how drug laws disarm gun owners.
Virginia Democrats Promise Payback Against Sheriffs and Prosecutors Who Won’t Enforce Gun Ban
Virginia Democrats are threatening to defund the sheriffs and prosecutors who won’t enforce the state’s new gun ban. Gun owners aren’t backing down.
Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of June 15
From a DOJ summary judgment in the Virgin Islands to a never-tried militia argument in Virginia, this week’s biggest 2A fights are heating up.
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