Louisiana Under 21 Carry Lawsuit: The School Zone Trap
FPC is suing Louisiana over its 21+ permit rule. The school zone and civil immunity gaps at the center of it affect permitless carriers in every state.
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74-Year-Old Homeowner Shoots Alleged Repeat Burglar at Window
A 74-year-old North Carolina homeowner fired one shot when an alleged repeat burglar tried to force his way through a window. Police say the homeowner will not face charges.
DOJ Moves to Block Virgin Islands ‘Assault Weapon’ and Magazine Ban After Cheeseman
The Justice Department says Act 9113 effectively bans standard-capacity AR-15 rifles and criminalizes common magazines already protected under the Third Circuit’s Cheeseman ruling.
Activist Says 'Responsible' Firearm Owners Have Nothing to Fear From Gun Control
Armed Wife Fires One Shot to Save Husband From Gunman at Massachusetts Home
A legally armed Massachusetts woman fired a single, decisive shot after an armed man allegedly pursued her husband at their Springfield home. Video, witness testimony, 911 recordings, and physical evidence supported her account, and prosecutors ruled the shooting lawful.
Old Enough to Enlist, Too Young for a Permit: FPC Challenges Louisiana’s 21-and-Over Carry Rule
FPC sues Louisiana in federal court over its 21-and-over permit rule, arguing it strips 18-to-20-year-old adults of the right to carry. Read the original story: Old Enough to Enlist, Too Young for a Permit: FPC Challenges Louisiana’s 21-and-Over Carry Rule
PSA Resumes Virginia Rifle and Magazine Shipments After Statewide Injunction
Palmetto State Armory has reopened shipments of affected rifles and standard-capacity magazines to Virginia after the statewide injunction in Santolla v. Katz took effect July 21.
Smith & Wesson Launches Suppressor-Optimized M&P15 AXE SBR and Pistol in .300 Blackout
Smith & Wesson enters the .300 Blackout market with new M&P15 AXE SBR and pistol models built around eight-inch barrels and Gemtech’s suppressor-optimized GVAC gas system.
NJ State Police Tell Gun Dealers Third Circuit Rifle and Magazine Ruling Takes Effect July 31
New Jersey State Police have notified gun dealers that the Third Circuit’s decision striking down the state’s semiautomatic rifle and standard-capacity magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. Dealers are still waiting for the state’s promised compliance guidance.
GOA Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Gun Ban for Nonresident Americans
Gun Owners of America is challenging a U.S. Virgin Islands licensing system that recognizes no out-of-state permits, generally blocks nonresidents from applying and carries a ten-year minimum sentence for unauthorized firearm possession.