Cook County wants its Supreme Court AR-15 ban case dismissed after a petitioner sought to withdraw. But the county's own legal brief undercuts its argument, and the broader challenge to semiautomatic rifle bans remains on track for December 2 oral arguments.
Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar is pushing to revive an AR-15 ban as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the constitutionality of restrictions on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The NRA is promising a fight.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says law-abiding residents can possess short-barreled rifles and shotguns without NFA registration or tax stamps, issuing statewide guidance that also addresses searches, seizures, and prosecutions.
A new SAF fact sheet pairs stopped-attack moments like the Greenwood mall with state data showing permit holders rarely commit crimes. Read the original story: SAF’s Kostas Moros Pulls Conviction and License Data Straight From Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia, and It Shows P...
A federal judge refused to block Colorado's permit-to-purchase law and found gun owners failed to show AR-15s are protected arms. Read the original story: Federal Judge Says Gun Owners Failed to Prove AR-15s Are Protected ‘Arms,’ Refuses to Block Colorado’s Semiauto Permit-to-Purchase Scheme
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.
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.
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.
Bragg-led prosecutor coalition urges Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans in Viramontes and Grant, calling the rifles an 'equalizer.' Read the original story: Alvin Bragg’s Prosecutor Coalition Calls the AR-15 an ‘Equalizer,’ Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Cook County and Connectic...
The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.