The DOJ is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Virgin Islands' new gun and magazine ban, arguing the Third Circuit's Cheeseman decision already settled the constitutional question. Here's what FFL dealers need to know.
The Third Circuit's en banc ruling striking down New Jersey's semi-automatic rifle and magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. NJ State Police have notified dealers. Plus: VA injunction lifting, DOJ blocks Virgin Islands ban, and Maryland Glock ban challenged.
The Third Circuit's Cheeseman ruling has triggered three major developments in one week — NJ police tell dealers the ban ends July 31, PSA resumes shipping to Virginia, and DOJ moves to block the Virgin Islands ban. Here's what FFL dealers need to know.
A coalition of national gun rights organizations filed a federal amicus brief challenging Maryland refusal to recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits. The brief argues that denying nonresidents the right to carry concealed handguns while traveling violates fundamental Second Amendment prot...
New Jersey Democrats answer a court loss on the assault weapons ban with A3560, a mandate to store guns unloaded and locked with ammo separate. Read the original story: New Jersey Loses Its Assault Weapons Ban in Court, So Lawmakers Dust Off a Five-Year-Old Bill Targeting How You Store Your Guns
GOA and Gun Owners Foundation sue the U.S. Virgin Islands over its ban on nonresident firearm carry, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. Read the original story: No Permit Recognized, No Way to Apply, No Open Carry: GOA Lawsuit Challenges Virgin Islands’ Total Shutout of Nonresident C...
Louisiana allows adults as young as 18 to carry concealed handguns without permits—but refuses to issue them permits that provide crucial federal school-zone exemptions. FPC says that contradiction violates the Second Amendment.
Lawfully armed Ohio State Fair visitors may carry on the midway, but they cannot enter barns, food halls, concert venues, or other buildings without first returning their firearms to their vehicles.
After the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's semi-auto rifle and magazine bans, state leaders vowed to continue fighting to keep the restrictions in place. The post NJ: AG, Senate President Launch Offensive Over ‘Misguided’ AWB, Magazine Decision appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
The Justice Department says Act 9113 effectively bans standard-capacity AR-15 rifles and criminalizes common magazines already protected under the Third Circuit’s Cheeseman ruling.