Why the US Supreme Court Skipped AR-15s This Term — And Why It’s Coming
A packed Supreme Court docket may explain why AR-15 and magazine ban cases did not make the cut this term. But the next term could be a different story.
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Lawsuits Hit Virginia’s New Assault Firearm Ban Within 24 Hours of Spanberger’s Signature
RICHMOND, VA — Two separate lawsuits were filed against Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and standard-capacity magazine ban within 24 hours of Governor Abigail Spanberger signing it into law, and the U.S. Department of Justice has signaled it intends to add a third. Spanberger...
DOJ Sues Denver and Colorado Over Gun Bans in Back-to-Back Federal Lawsuits
The Justice Department filed back-to-back federal lawsuits against Denver's assault weapons ordinance and Colorado's magazine ban. Here's what carriers need to know
DOJ Warns Virginia on Gun Bills as Harmeet Dhillon Expands 2A Civil Rights Push
The DOJ’s new Second Amendment enforcement effort is now colliding with Virginia’s 2026 gun control package, as Harmeet Dhillon warns the state could face federal litigation over unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Serialize Ammunition and Create State Registry
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
Roberts v. ATF Challenges Post-Tax NFA Registration Scheme in Federal Court
A new federal lawsuit, Roberts v. ATF, argues the National Firearms Act registration scheme is unconstitutional after the $200 tax stamp was reduced to zero.
NSSF Says Media Are Hiding Ownership Numbers Of Popular Semi-Auto Rifles
As states advance new “assault weapons” bans, NSSF says major media outlets are citing outdated figures for AR-style rifle ownership. Updated industry data shows more than 32 million modern sporting rifles in circulation—millions more than commonly reported. The post NSSF Says Media Are Hid...
From East To West, States Double Down On Gun Restrictions In 2026
We are only a few weeks into 2026, and it looks like this year might see quite a few battles between pro-firearms activists and anti-gun legislators across the U.S.; we’ve already seen several states introduce highly restrictive legislation, and there might be more to come. Below, see a lis...
New Mexico’s Proposed Ban On So-Called “Assault Weapons” Passes First Senate Hurdle
A sweeping gun ban advanced in New Mexico despite fierce opposition. Republicans warn the bill targets lawful gun owners, dealers, and privacy. The post New Mexico’s Proposed Ban On So-Called “Assault Weapons” Passes First Senate Hurdle appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
After Mooting Cases by Allowing the Open Carrying of Non-Firearms, Hawaii Introduces Bill to Reinstate Ban
The bill prohibits any person from openly carrying a "deadly or dangerous weapon," explicitly including bladed weapons in that category.