Tag: second amendment

A federal judge in Texas just handed gun owners a major win against one of the oldest federal gun laws on the books. On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the Northern District of Texas ruled that the National Firearms Act’s registration, application, fingerprinting, and ATF approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled […]

Gun regulations took center stage at the Supreme Court this past term, and they will again in the months ahead. This time the focus is squarely on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15. In its landmark 2022 Bruen decision, the Court held that modern gun rules must be consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm […]

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 […]

A March 16, 2026, court filing in State of Texas et al. v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (U.S. District Court, Victoria Division) shows that even though the 2023 ATF pistol brace rule (2021R-08F) was fully vacated nationwide in mid-2025, the agency isn’t fully stepping back. Key takeaways: 📄 ATF argues the case […]

The Supreme Court is set to decide a major case that could reshape the intersection of Second Amendment rights and marijuana use under federal law. In United States v. Hemani, arguments are scheduled for March 2, 2026, with a decision expected by late June 2026. This case challenges whether the federal ban on firearm possession […]

The recent reintroduction of H.R. 7166, known as the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, has sparked debate among gun owners, Second Amendment advocates, and public safety proponents. This legislation aims to impose stricter regulations on how Americans buy ammunition, particularly through online channels. Introduced on January 20, 2026, in the 119th Congress by Rep. Bonnie […]

In a major win for constitutional governance and Second Amendment rights, a Ramsey County judge has denied Minnesota’s request to enforce a binary trigger ban while the state appeals an earlier ruling that declared the law unconstitutional. The decision, issued on November 5, 2025, ensures the ban remains blocked—reinforcing that unconstitutionally passed laws cannot be […]

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear United States v. Hemani in October 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Second Amendment rights and federal drug policy. This case challenges the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), a federal law prohibiting individuals who are “unlawful users of or addicted to any controlled substance” from possessing firearms. […]

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 […]

The Incident That Sparked Controversy On June 28, 2020, a group of BLM protesters entered the McCloskeys’ private neighborhood in St. Louis, heading toward the former mayor’s home. The couple, both lawyers, claimed they felt threatened by the crowd’s actions, including the destruction of an iron gate. In response, Mark McCloskey brandished an AR-15 rifle, […]