Virginia Defies Court Injunction on Background Checks, Contempt Motion Filed
VCDL and Gun Owners Foundation filed a contempt motion after VSP resumed private-sale background checks, defying a 2025 Lynchburg court injunction.
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Legal & Regulatory
Firearms law, ATF rulemaking, court decisions, and federal and state legislation affecting lawful gun ownership and the industry.
NRA and GOA File Federal Suit to End Post Office Carry Ban
NRA, GOA, and Gun Owners Foundation filed Hornbake v. Blanche in the Western District of Pennsylvania, challenging the 1972 federal post office carry ban.
Moore Signs Maryland Glock Ban; NRA, SAF, and FPC Sue Same Day
Gov. Moore signed SB 334 banning Glock-pattern handguns in Maryland, and the NRA, SAF, and FPC filed suit the same day in federal court.
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary, 2A Record Decisive
Ken Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn 63.8% to 36.2% in the Texas GOP Senate runoff, with Cornyn's Bipartisan Safer Communities Act vote the central issue.
Patronis Introduces Bill to Fully Repeal the Hughes Amendment on Its 40th Anniversary
Rep. Jimmy Patronis filed H.R. 9009 to repeal the 1986 Hughes Amendment — the first bill ever to propose fully reopening the civilian machine gun registry — and GOA endorsed it on introduction.
Virginia's Enforcement Rebellion Widens as Prosecutors and Sheriffs Defy Gun Ban
At least five Commonwealth's Attorneys and seven sheriffs say they won't enforce Virginia's July 1 assault firearms ban, as the governor and AG push back.
Florida AG Gives Port St. Lucie HOA Until June 1 to Drop Carry Ban
Florida AG James Uthmeier gave the Tradition Community Association until June 1 to rescind its ban on lawful carry in HOA common areas or face legal action.
New York Budget Adds 'Convertible Pistol' Ban, Targeting Glock-Style Handguns
New York's budget bill passed May 21 banning any pistol with a cruciform trigger bar — a design element in virtually all Glock-style handguns sold in the state.
NSSF Goes to State Court to Block Virginia Rifle Ban Before July 1
NSSF-funded Black v. Hook was filed May 15 in Fauquier County Circuit Court seeking an emergency injunction before Virginia's July 1 assault firearms ban takes effect.
Indiana Supreme Court Ends Gary's 27-Year Lawsuit Against Gun Makers
Indiana's top court declined 4-1 to hear Gary's appeal, finally closing a 1999 suit targeting Smith & Wesson, Glock, Beretta, and dozens of other manufacturers.
Boebert Introduces Bill to Zero Out the Last NFA Machine Gun Transfer Tax
The Freedom from Taxes Act zeros out the $200 NFA transfer tax on machine guns and destructive devices and eliminates SOT fees for Class 2/3 FFLs. GOA endorses.
House Passes HR 1041, Making the VA's NICS-Reporting Ban Permanent
The House passed HR 1041, 217-198, permanently barring the VA from sending veterans to NICS solely for having a fiduciary. The bill now heads to the Senate.