Virginia “Assault Firearm” Ban Challenged With Emergency Injunction
GOA, VCDL, John Crump, and other plaintiffs are asking a Virginia court to block Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban before the July 1 effective date.
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Minnesota “Assault Weapon” Ban Dies as DOJ Targets Gun Bans Nationwide
Minnesota’s latest assault weapons ban died at the Capitol, but Minneapolis Democrats are trying to keep the gun-control push alive despite state preemption. Meanwhile, DOJ is taking aim at AR-15 bans in court, putting the anti-gun agenda on a collision course with the Second Amendment.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey Signs Sweeping Gun Ordinance That State Law Says He Cannot Enforce
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mayor Jacob Frey signed a sweeping new firearms ordinance into law on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, that the Minneapolis City Council had unanimously passed the previous week. There is just one problem with it. Minnesota state law preempts the City of Minneapolis from doing what th...
Gun Owners Had It in Their Power to Defeat Virginia Redistricting at the Polls
Clearly, had more Republicans and gun owners been engaged and voted, the results – and the resulting dangers they pose in terms of “gun laws,” would have been very different.
Post-Bruen Gun Rights Cases Put Public Carry, NFA Rules & AR-15 Bans in Focus
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term and related lower-court litigation could define the next phase of post-Bruen Second Amendment law, from public carry and prohibited-person restrictions to AR-15 bans and the future of NFA registration.
Tennessee’s New Law: Can You Use Deadly Force to Protect Property?
The Tennessee legislature has passed a bill expanding the use of deadly force to include the protection of property against certain crimes. This controversial measure sparks a debate between the rights of property owners and the established legal value of human life. The post Tennessee’s Ne...
Kentucky Overrides Governor’s Vetoes: What HB 78 and HB 312 Mean for Gun Owners
Kentucky's legislature overrode two gubernatorial vetoes on April 14, 2026, protecting the firearms industry from frivolous lawsuits and expanding concealed carry rights to adults ages 18–20.
Kentucky Overrides Governor's Veto, Lowers Concealed Carry Age to 18
Kentucky residents aged 18 to 20 can now apply for a provisional concealed carry license after the state legislature overrode Governor Andy Beshear's veto of House Bill 312 on April 14.
Virginia Redistricting Vote and Spanberger Gun Bans Fuel 2A Backlash
Virginia’s April redistricting vote is colliding with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s changes to major gun bills, creating a high-stakes fight over gerrymandering and the Second Amendment.
Virginia Governor Returns SB749 With Amendments That May Broaden Semi-Auto Firearm Ban
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger has returned Senate Bill 749 to the Virginia General Assembly with proposed amendments rather than signing or vetoing the legislation by the April 13 deadline. The bill, which cleared both chambers in March, targets the sale, purchase, manufacture, imp...