The Hughes Amendment, added to the 1986 Firearms Owners’ Protection Act, banned new civilian machine guns after a controversial House voice vote. Here’s how it happened.
A federal judge weakens a key gun-control law, the Supreme Court takes up Washington's AR-15 ban, and ATF reforms continue to reshape the regulatory landscape. Fred Thompson's weekly digest of the stories FFL dealers need to watch.
Nearly one-third of surveyed general-election voters say they carry a concealed handgun at least occasionally, continuing a sharp increase since December 2024.
New Jersey’s rifle and magazine bans are back in force while the state asks the Supreme Court to overturn its major Second Amendment loss. The post 3rd Circuit Court Allows New Jersey To Continue Enforcing Semi-Auto, Mag Bans appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
SAF settles its LASD carry lawsuit after the department says it now meets California's 120-day CCW deadline. Here's what changed. Read the original story: 120 Days, Not Years: SAF Settles Its LASD Lawsuit After the Department Says It Now Meets California’s Concealed Carry Deadline
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
CRPA, SAF, GOA, GOF, Gun Owners of California, and individual plaintiffs have reached a settlement resolving the remaining claims in a major California carry-rights lawsuit. The agreement follows LASD’s representation that it now meets the state’s 120-day CCW processing deadline.
SAF has joined the NRA in backing a series of ATF reforms that could eliminate outdated rules and reduce federal burdens on lawful gun owners. The post Second Amendment Foundation Submits Comments Backing Proposed ATF Final Rules appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.