Massachusetts' high court upheld the under-21 handgun carry ban and affirmed Mikai Thomson's conviction. Two justices dissented. Read the original story: Massachusetts High Court Upholds Under-21 Handgun Carry Ban, Affirming the Conviction of a 20-Year-Old Who Was Never Allowed to Apply
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
Stratford gun owners packed an October 13 council meeting and the proposed town-wide gun-free zone ordinance died in a unanimous vote. Read the original story: Stratford Gun Owners Packed the Council Meeting and Killed a Plan to Ban Carry on Every Piece of Town Property
Three men shot a 19-year-old Georgia woman in the arm for ignoring them on a 5 a.m. walk home. Her father came outside and opened fire, deputies say. Read the original story: Georgia Father Opens Fire on Three Men Who Shot His 19-Year-Old Daughter in the Arm for Ignoring Them on a 5 A.M. Walk Home
New Mexico faces another federal lawsuit after continuing to enforce its seven-day gun waiting period despite a Tenth Circuit ruling against the law. The NRA, SAF, NSSF, firearm dealers, and an individual gun buyer are seeking additional relief.
Massachusetts' highest court upheld a handgun carry licensing ban for adults ages 18 to 20, relying on founding-era militia laws despite conflicting federal court rulings on young adults' Second Amendment rights.
ATF stopped enforcing NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs and SBSs on October 9, but state law never moved. New Mexico's waiting-period fight and Montana's felony statute show what that costs dealers at the counter.
The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear a challenge to a Maine law requiring a three-day wait between passing a NICS check and the transfer of a purchased firearm. On October 19, SCOTUS denied certiorari in the lawsuit Beckwith v. Frey without comment. Denial to hear the case ...
As of October 20, 2026 Both of the open questions hanging over suppressor buyers this fall are now closed. The Justice Department will not appeal, and ATF has published its guidance. On October 1, Solicitor General D. John Sauer notified Congress in writing that the Department had determined not ...
After an armed father reportedly intervened in a deadly Oregon school shooting, questions have emerged about the state's restrictions on carrying firearms on school grounds. The post Oregon Man Broke Gun Law to End a School Shooting appeared first on The Truth About Guns.