Judge Vacates ATF Final Rule on Pistol Braces
United States District Court Judge Reed O’Connor has vacated the ATF’s “pistol brace” ban rule in the Mock v. Garland lawsuit. The case was...
Supremes Vote 8-1 to Maintain Domestic Violence Gun Bans
The Supreme Court decided the U.S. v. Rahimi case 8-1 on June 21, 2024, offering a mixed bag of firearms-regulation findings.
This case centered on...
Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Gun Bump Stocks in 6-3 ‘Cargill’ Ruling
On June 14, 2024, the Supreme Court struck down a ban on bump stocks. The decision was 6 to 3, with Justice Clarence Thomas...
Smith & Wesson Announces Safety Alert for Select S&W Response Rifles
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has announced a safety alert for all Response rifles manufactured before February 12, 2024.
Smith & Wesson has identified a...
Guardian Gun Rights E-Letter, June 5, 2024
In this issue of the Gun Tests Guardian: NRA Wins 9-0 First Amendment SCOTUS Decision; State of Texas stops Federal government from enforcing new...
Guardian Gun Rights E-Letter, May 18, 2024
In this issue of the Gun Tests Guardian: Senator tries to prevent gun-specific merchant codes; ATF vastly improves tax stamp wait times; disturbing poll results...
Giving a Firearm as a Gift? Some Reminders
With gift-buying season upon us, it’s natural for gun owners who enjoy target shooting, hunting, collecting or just plain plinking to want to share...
GOA Gets TRO Against NM Gov. MLG
On September 13, 2023, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) in U.S. District...
Fifth Circuit Rules that ATF Pistol Brace Rule is Likely Illegal
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in Mock v. Garland,...
Connecticut Gun Laws: Permit Requirements
If you’re looking to obtain a gun permit in Connecticut, here are some facts you need to know about the permit process, required documents,...
Alabama Gun Laws: Permit Requirements
Alabama is a shall-issue state with concealed carry permits issued at the county level by the local sheriff’s office. Shall Issue means that as...
Alaska Gun Laws
Alaska is a shall-issue, permitless carry state, meaning no permit is required for concealed carry for any person who is 21 years of age...
Appeals Court Upholds AR Ban
In an almost incomprehensible decision in early August, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia ruled 10 to 5 to uphold Maryland’s...