West Virginia Senate President Kills Machine Gun Bill
West Virginia Senate Bill 1071, commonly referred to as the "Machine Gun Bill," will not proceed in the current legislative session.
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Registration Now Open for 2026 Gun Rights Policy Conference
The Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) planning committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 41st annual conference.
District Magazine Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by D.C. Court of Appeals
In a 2-1 ruling, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals has struck down the district’s ban on magazines which hold more than ten cartridges.
The Soviet AO-29 Lightweight GPMG
In the early 1960s, the Soviet military found itself at a crossroads. The recently adopted Kalashnikov PK general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) has solved many problems by easing logistics and supporting a single machine gun type. Still, its adoption also revealed new tactical expectations: a single...
Gonzales Under Ethics Investigation After Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Runoff
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a House Ethics Committee investigation after gun rights activist Brandon Herrera forced a runoff in Texas District 23’s Republican primary.
Australia to Provide Thales ACAR to Papua New Guinea Defence Force
In February, the minutes from an Australian Senate meeting revealed that Australia plans to provide the Papua New Guinea Defence Force with more than 3,000 new Thales ACAR - or Australian Combat Assault Rifles.
New Legal Strategy Challenges ATF’s Interpretation of the 1986 Hughes Amendment Machine Gun Ban
New legal strategy argues the ATF may have misinterpreted the Hughes Amendment’s 1986 machine gun ban. Gun law expert Stephen Halbrook explains the argument and how states could force a court challenge.
Minnesota Bill Would Require Gun Registration and Police Inspections, Deadlocked in Committee
A bill with extreme infringements on rights protected by the Second Amendment has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature.
Idaho Introduces Bill to Legalize Machine Guns If Federal Ban Falls
Idaho Senate Bill 1349 prepares to authorize civilian machine guns if the Hughes Amendment falls, positioning the state as a Second Amendment leader.
Minnesota Semi-Auto Ban, Magazine Restriction Measure Hit Roadblocks
Major gun control proposals in Minnesota targeting semi-automatic firearms, magazines, and state preemption laws have stalled after committee votes. The post Minnesota Semi-Auto Ban, Magazine Restriction Measure Hit Roadblocks appeared first on The Truth About Guns.