National 2A News

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of May 4
Senators target a kid-sized AR-15 maker, MN Senate passes a sweeping gun ban, ATF rolls back NFA red tape, and Brown v. ATF gets an oral argument date.

DOJ Sues Colorado Over Magazine Ban – Dhillon Calls Ban ‘Political Virtue Signaling’
One day after suing Denver, the DOJ filed a second federal lawsuit – this time against Colorado over its 15-round magazine ban.

DOJ’s Dhillon Confirms Legal Strategy, States That AR-15 Ban is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ for Supreme Court
AAG Harmeet Dhillon just confirmed the DOJ is targeting AR-15 cases to force a circuit split, calling the issue ‘low-hanging fruit’ for SCOTUS.

High-Noon Showdown – DOJ Sues Denver Over AR-15 Ban After Mayor’s Dismissive Response
After Mayor Johnston’s ‘hell no’ reply, the DOJ filed suit in federal court today over Denver’s 1989 AR-15 ban.

Gun Rights Groups File Amicus Brief to SCOTUS in Case of Tate Adamiak
SAF and gun rights groups just filed a SCOTUS amicus brief asking the high court to hear Patrick Tate Adamiak’s wrongful conviction case.

Second Amendment Highlights from Around the Country – Week of April 27
Weekly 2A roundup: NFA summary judgment motion, Michigan FFL crackdown, Trump assassination attempt, MD gun ruling, and SCOTUS relisting watch.

House Appropriations Bill Would Deregulate NFA Items and Remove ATF Registry
A new House appropriations bill would defund the ATF pistol brace rule, condition NFA funding on faster processing, and delete the ATF registry.

Newly Confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada Signs ‘Most Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Package in History of ATF’
Senate confirms ATF Director Cekada, who immediately signs 34 new rules to repeal Biden-era stabilizing brace and engaged-in-the-business policies.

New Jersey Case Challenging Racist Permitting Scheme Seeks Supreme Court Review
A New Jersey plaintiff petitions the Supreme Court to strike down the state’s discretionary permit clause – alleging racial disparities in denials.

New Suit Filed in Texas Challenging Machine Gun Restrictions Under Interstate Commerce Clause
A new Texas suit takes aim at the federal machine gun ban – not on Second Amendment grounds, but by arguing Congress overstepped the Commerce Clause.

House Republicans Ask Secretary of Army to End Gun Ban on 11.7 Million Acres of USACE-Managed Land
25 House Republicans demand the Army end its firearm ban on 11.7 million acres of Corps of Engineers land – with answers due in 30 days.

Pennsylvania Settles in Lawsuit Against ‘Partially Manufactured Receiver’ Policy
Pennsylvania ends six years of litigation by scrapping its policy treating ‘80%’ receivers as firearms. But will it return under future leadership?
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