Federal Judge Upholds Texas Carry Bans at Bars, Sporting Events & Racetracks
A federal judge upheld Texas carry bans at bars, racetracks, and sporting events in Ziegenfuss v. Martin, rejecting a Bruen-based challenge from gun-rights plaintiffs.
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Kentucky Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Licenses for 18- to 20-Year-Olds
FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky lawmakers have officially passed House Bill 312, advancing legislation that would allow adults aged 18 to 20 to obtain a provisional concealed carry license. The bill, which previously cleared the House earlier this session, has now passed both chambers of the Gener...
Federal Judge Orders More Briefing in Challenge to NFA Registration Scheme
A Missouri federal judge has ordered supplemental briefing in Brown v. ATF, a case challenging the National Firearms Act’s registration scheme and the regulation of suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
Gun Rights Journalist Sues New Jersey State Police Over Denied Carry Permit Records Request
BELLEVUE, WA – A Second Amendment journalist is taking New Jersey officials to court after repeated denials of public records requests tied to firearm carry permits. John Petrolino, an award-winning freelance journalist who has covered Second Amendment issues extensively, including work pu...
New Jersey State Police Sued Over Denied Records Requests on Retired Cop Carry Permits
John Petrolino has filed suit against the New Jersey State Police after officials denied his requests for anonymized data on retired law enforcement carry permit applications, denials, and appeals.
Florida Bill Allowing Armed Church Volunteers Now Heads to Governor After Near-Unanimous Votes
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow certain volunteers to provide armed security at places of worship without needing a state-issued security license. CS/SB 52, titled “Security Services at Places of Worship,” creates an exemption in Florida law ...
FPC Sues New York Over Times Square Gun Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition and a licensed New York carrier have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Times Square gun ban, arguing it violates the Second Amendment under Bruen.
Tennessee Tenant Rights: New Bill Bars Landlords from Banning Firearms
Tennessee lawmakers have passed SB0350, a landmark bill that prohibits landlords from banning the lawful possession and carry of firearms within rental properties and tenant-designated parking spaces. The legislation, which was transmitted to Governor Bill Lee on March 16, 2026, aims to ensure th...
Virginia Gun Control Push Puts Spanberger on Collision Course with Gun Rights Groups
Virginia Democrats are pushing an assault-weapons ban, storage mandates, and new carry restrictions as Abigail Spanberger faces pressure from gun-rights groups threatening legal action.
Arizona Moves Forward With K-12 Firearm Safety Education Bill
The bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide age-appropriate firearm safety awareness training in all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade.