A new analysis of FBI crime data finds rifles accounted for a smaller share of firearm murders after the federal assault weapons ban expired, even as AR-15 ownership surged. The findings arrive ahead of a major Supreme Court showdown over rifle bans.
Kathy Hochul has secured another four years as New York governor. From defying Bruen to defending unconstitutional gun restrictions in court, her record offers a warning to gun owners about what comes next.
The Justice Department is taking Glendale, California, to federal court over concealed carry permits costing as much as $2,000. The lawsuit challenges more than exorbitant fees, targeting psychological exams, social media reviews and licensing practices DOJ says violate the Second Amendment.
The Justice Department sued Glendale, California over carry permit costs near $2,000 and a process it says lacks objective standards. Read the original story: DOJ Sues Glendale, California Over Concealed Carry Permits Costing Up to $2,106, Psych Exams and Social Media Reviews
A federal judge tossed the DOJ lawsuit against Montgomery County, MD's ban on guns within 100 yards of parks, schools, and places of worship. Read the original story: Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit Against Montgomery County’s Ban on Guns Within 100 Yards of Parks, Schools, and Places of W...
Ohio SB 214 heads to Gov. DeWine after a 21-9 Senate concurrence vote, removing suppressors and short-barreled firearms from the state's dangerous-ordnance list. For dealers, the paperwork fee model is ending — and the retail model is not free.
Ohio lawmakers have passed SB 214, expanding the legislation to remove suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns from the state's dangerous-ordnance classification. Following a reported 21–9 Senate concurrence vote, the bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine.
Jesus Osete is now leading the DOJ Civil Rights Division following Harmeet Dhillon's resignation. Already involved in major federal lawsuits challenging gun restrictions, Osete inherits the department's growing Second Amendment enforcement effort. But his pending nomination to a federal judgeship...
New York State Police published its convertible pistol list. Most Glock models are on it, plus Ruger RXM, PSA Dagger and Shadow Systems. Read the original story: New York State Police Publish “Convertible Pistol” List Naming Every Glock Except V Series, Slimline and Gen6, Plus Ruger RXM and 2...
Cook County wants its Supreme Court AR-15 ban case dismissed after a petitioner sought to withdraw. But the county's own legal brief undercuts its argument, and the broader challenge to semiautomatic rifle bans remains on track for December 2 oral arguments.