Americans increased firearm purchases ahead of the 2026 midterms, pushing October's adjusted background checks to their third-highest level on record. With Democrats now set to control Congress, gun owners face renewed uncertainty over the future of their Second Amendment rights.
Harmeet Dhillon has resigned from DOJ after establishing its first dedicated Second Amendment Section and launching historic gun-rights lawsuits. Her departure raises questions about the future of federal enforcement.
DOJ's Federal Firearm Rights Restoration application hit its 5,000-applicant limit and won't reopen to new applicants until January 2027. Read the original story: 5,000 Applicants In, Door Closed: DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Site Won’t Take New Applications Until January 2027
The Trump DOJ admits the federal handgun purchase ban for adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment. So why is it still fighting FPC and SAF over lasting judicial protection for gun owners?
Massachusetts voters kept the H.4885 gun control law in place. With 85% of ballots counted, 67.2% voted to retain it. Read the original story: Massachusetts Voters Keep H.4885 Gun Control Law on the Books, 67% Back It With 85% of Ballots Counted
Democrats' victories in the 2026 midterms could trigger another gun-buying surge. October firearm background checks were already up 7.9%, and gun-rights advocates warn that the prospect of new restrictions on semiautomatic firearms could send Americans rushing to gun shops.
A California appeals court upheld a Merced County carry permit denial over a restraining order that expired in 2023. Here is why it matters. Read the original story: Restraining Order Expired in 2023, Still Disqualified: California Appeals Court Upholds Merced County Concealed Carry Permit Denial
Democrats captured Congress in the 2026 midterms, threatening Trump's unfinished Second Amendment agenda. With major Republican losses in Texas and other conservative states, gun owners face new challenges over national reciprocity, NFA reform, and federal gun-control legislation.
Arkansas voters approved Issue 2 with 70% of the vote, adding ammunition and firearm accessories to the state's right to keep and bear arms. Read the original story: Arkansas Voters Approve Issue 2 With 70%, Writing Ammunition, Firearm Accessories and ‘Shall Not Be Infringed’ Into the State C...
FPC and NRA demand an injunction against Pennsylvania's under-21 gun carry ban after a federal appeals court upheld young adults' Second Amendment rights.