Kaine and Warner Introduce Bill to Extend Virginia's Stupidity Nationwide
Virginia's Democratic senators introduced a 53-page federal bill that would ban semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines across all 50 states.
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Legal & Regulatory
Firearms law, ATF rulemaking, court decisions, and federal and state legislation affecting lawful gun ownership and the industry.
Maryland Supreme Court Voids Montgomery County's Blanket Carry Restriction
Maryland's high court ruled the Montgomery County carry ordinance is preempted by state law, a complete win for Maryland Shall Issue and Engage Armament that restores full carry rights for permit holders countywide.
House FY27 Bill Cuts ATF $285M, Moves to Strip Suppressors and SBRs From NFA
The House Appropriations Committee's FY27 DOJ bill cuts ATF's budget $285M below Trump's request and includes riders to remove suppressors and short-barreled firearms from NFA registration.
Cekada Confirmed as ATF Director; DOJ Announces 34-Rule Regulatory Overhaul
Senate confirms Robert Cekada 59-39 as ATF director while DOJ announces 34 rules repealing the pistol brace rule, revising engaged-in-business regs, and modernizing FFL and NFA paperwork.
SAF Seeks Summary Judgment on ATF Frames Rule's Remaining Claims in Texas
SAF and Defense Distributed filed a summary judgment motion April 27, asking a Texas federal court to invalidate the remaining portions of the ATF's 2022 Frame and Receiver Rule.
Blanche Rejects Gun-Control Push After WHCD Attack, Points to D.C.'s Failed Laws
Acting AG Blanche shut down calls for new gun restrictions after a California man was charged with attempting to assassinate the President at the WHCD on April 25.
Tennessee Sends Property-Defense Expansion to Governor Lee
Tennessee HB 1802 expands the Castle Doctrine to cover defense of property and livestock and now awaits Governor Bill Lee's signature.
Connecticut House Passes Glock-Style Pistol Ban, Heads to Senate
Connecticut's House voted 86-64 to advance HB 5043, a bill that would ban sale of Glock-pattern 'convertible' pistols starting October 2026.
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.
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.
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.