D.C. Full Court to Rehear Magazine Ban, Vacating Panel's Second Amendment Win
The D.C. Court of Appeals vacated a panel ruling that struck down the city's magazine limit, granting en banc rehearing that expands to include registration requirements.
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11th Circuit Affirms Switch Conviction in Alsenat Case, Ruling Stops Short of Lawful Semi-Autos
The Eleventh Circuit upheld the federal machine gun ban as applied to Glock-style conversion switches, ruling the 2A doesn't protect the devices. The opinion explicitly leaves semi-auto firearms unaffected.
H&K Unveils the VP9CC Micro-Compact at $1,049, Shipping May 1
Heckler & Koch revealed the VP9CC at NRAAM — the smallest VP9 yet, with a 3.13-inch barrel and a factory Vortex Defender CCW optic option — shipping to dealers May 1 at $1,049/$1,399.
Kentucky Lawmakers Override Beshear Veto, Open Concealed Carry to 18-to-20 Year Olds
Kentucky residents between 18 and 20 can now apply for a provisional concealed carry license after the General Assembly overrode Governor Andy Beshear's veto of HB 312 on April 14.
First Circuit Clears Maine's 72-Hour Waiting Period to Take Effect April 24
A three-judge First Circuit panel has reversed the preliminary injunction blocking Maine's 72-hour firearm waiting period, clearing the law to take effect April 24 unless further review intervenes.
DOJ Reverses Again, Will Rewrite ATF Frames and Receivers Rule Instead of Keeping Biden Version
The Department of Justice is drafting a replacement ATF frames and receivers rule, reversing its position from less than a week earlier when it said the Biden-era regulation would stay in place.
GOA Asks OIG to Investigate ATF for Exposing NFA Owner Records
GOA Senior VP Erich Pratt formally asked the DOJ Inspector General to investigate after ATF lawyers exposed a gun owner's NFA records and tax data on a public court docket — twice.
Springfield Armory Launches Model 2020 Heatseeker as a .308 Bolt-Action Pistol
Springfield Armory's Model 2020 Heatseeker puts bolt-action .308 Win. performance in a 12-inch NFA-free pistol at $1,999 MSRP.
DOJ Drops Its Defense of Biden's 'Engaged in the Business' Rule at Fifth Circuit
The DOJ asked the Fifth Circuit to dismiss its appeal of the injunction blocking ATF's private-sale rule — a win for GOA and four state AGs.
S&W Refreshes the Bodyguard 38, Now Fully Ambidextrous at $449
Smith & Wesson's Bodyguard 38 2.0 adds an ambidextrous center-mounted cylinder release, upgraded sights, and a new one-piece alloy frame — starting at $449.
Beretta Escalates Ruger Battle with Four Director Nominees as May Vote Nears
Beretta nominates four directors to Ruger's board and offers $44.80/share partial tender ahead of the contested May 27 shareholder vote.
Springfield Armory Launches SAINT Victor 5.5" 9mm PDW at $1,399
Springfield Armory added a pistol-caliber variant to its SAINT Victor line Thursday, pairing a 5.5-inch barrel with an SB Tactical HBPDW collapsible brace. MSRP is $1,399.