Category: Gun Law

A significant Second Amendment victory came out of the Third Circuit on July 17, 2026. In a 10-5 en banc decision, the court ruled that New Jersey’s bans on so-called “assault firearms” — including popular semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 — and magazines holding more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time […]

If you’ve been watching the gun control push in Virginia, you know things got tense after the 2026 legislative session. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bills cracking down on so-called “assault firearms” and magazines over 15 rounds. The bans were set to hit hard on July 1. But courts are stepping in, and a fresh ruling […]

If you’ve ever bought a gun online, you know the drill: order it, then drive (sometimes hours) to a local FFL for the background check and pickup. That could change soon under a new ATF proposed rule that would let licensed dealers ship firearms directly to your door in the same state. This is part […]

If you’ve been following the never-ending saga of California gun laws, you already know the state loves to test-drive the most restrictive ideas in the country. Well, as of July 1, 2026, one of their latest experiments goes live: a functional ban on new Glock and similar striker-fired pistol sales. Assembly Bill 1127 reclassifies these […]

Hey folks, if you’ve been following the back-and-forth between federal gun laws and everyday Americans who enjoy their rights (and maybe a joint now and then), today’s news hits different. The Supreme Court just dropped a unanimous 9-0 ruling that’s got gun owners breathing a little easier — especially those who use marijuana in states […]

Late into the night and into the early morning hours of May 6-7, 2026, Connecticut lawmakers wrapped up one of the most heated sessions of the year. On the final day before the legislative session ended, the State Senate approved a bill that effectively targets the sale of certain Glock-style pistols — firearms that can […]

Quick Summary: You can NOW buy a Rifled 7.5 Inch Barrel 5.56 “Antithesis” AR-15 with a STOCK and avoid NFA SBR Registration or Rules!  Oh, and it comes with an ATF Letter and the decision of a Federal Judge.  Franklin Armory has begun the demise of the NFA by using their “words” against them and […]

In a significant blow to Second Amendment advocates, the Senate parliamentarian has ruled that the SHORT Act and the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) violate budget reconciliation rules and have been stripped from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) as of June 27, 2025. These provisions, which aimed to deregulate short-barreled rifles (SBRs) and […]

Effective May 1, 2027, Washington State will require a Permit‑to‑Purchase for firearms—adding to its growing list of gun control measures Why It Matters Washington joins 12 other states with similar permitting systems, a move backed by Johns Hopkins research linking these laws to lower gun violence Supporters say permits will help keep lethal weapons out […]

On May May 23, 2025 the Office of the Assistant Director Enforcement Programs and Services issued a letter that has been flying almost completely under the radar.  Today we are going to break it down for you, BARNEY STYLE! Please note: Permits issued more than five years before the date of transfer may not be […]