Wyoming Just Passed 3 Pro-Gun Bills — Here’s What They Actually Mean
Wyoming passed three new pro-gun laws in 2026. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of HB 39, HB 96, and HB 98—and what they mean for gun owners.
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Graphic Warnings for Guns? New York Lawmakers Push Tobacco-Style Labels at Gun Shops
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has issued a scathing critique of newly introduced New York legislation that would require graphic, "tobacco-style" warning labels to be provided with firearm permits and displayed in gun shops. The post Graphic Warnings for Guns? New York Lawmakers Push Tobacc...
Constitutional Rights vs. Public Safety: Tennessee Debates Guns in Parks and Civic Centers
Tennessee lawmakers are set to hear House Bill 2064, which seeks to repeal criminal offenses for carrying firearms in public parks, playgrounds, and civic centers. Sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Jackson), the bill aims to codify a 2025 judicial ruling that found state bans on guns in recreationa...
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.
Virginia Senate Advances Three Major Gun Control Bills to Gov. Spanberger’s Desk
Second Amendment advocates argue the bills represent yet another push by Richmond politicians to restrict gun ownership while failing to address violent crime.
Michigan House Republicans Unveil Bills to Allow Constitutional Carry
A group of Michigan House Republicans has unveiled a package of five bills aimed at making the Great Lakes State the 30th state in the nation with a so-called “Constitutional Carry” law.
Following Gun-Ban Victory, NSSF Warns New Mexico Gun Owners Of More Trouble To Come
New Mexico lawmakers failed to pass SB 17, a sweeping semi-auto firearm and magazine ban. Gun-rights groups warn the proposal will return. The post Following Gun-Ban Victory, NSSF Warns New Mexico Gun Owners Of More Trouble To Come appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
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.
WV Machine Gun Bill Clears Committee – Then Faces Pushback
West Virginia’s SB 1071 would allow state-facilitated machine gun sales, but opposition and Senate delays now threaten the bill’s survival.
GOA-Backed Measure Would Stop Illegal Law Enforcement Officers From Carrying Firearms
Lawmakers introduce legislation targeting a federal loophole that allows non-citizens working in law enforcement to carry firearms. The post GOA-Backed Measure Would Stop Illegal Law Enforcement Officers From Carrying Firearms appeared first on The Truth About Guns.