2A News
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Pistol Braces … Again?
The ATF’s 2023 brace rule is dead and unenforceable nationwide. Pistol braces themselves are unregulated accessories. Braced pistols are generally treated as pistols again (no automatic SBR reclassification under the vacated factoring criteria). The Texas v. ATF case remains technically active. In a March 16, 2026 filing, the ATF argued it is now moot because…
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Nebraska 2026 Second Amendment Bills
Nebraska Unicameral Legislature’s 2026 session (109th Legislature, Second Session, which convened January 7, 2026, and adjourned sine die around mid-March 2026) considered at least a couple of bills directly related to firearms, weapons restrictions, and Second Amendment implications.
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Wyoming 2026 Second Amendment Bills
Wyoming Legislature’s 2026 Budget Session (which ran from February 9 to March 11, 2026, and has now adjourned) considered several bills related to the Second Amendment, firearms rights, and gun laws.
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Virginia’s Threatened Gun Rights
If signed into law by Virginia Gov. Spanberger, both SB27 and SB749 will take effect on July 1, 2026, as they do not include an emergency clause or specify an alternative effective date.
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Duncan v. Bonta
Duncan v. Bonta is one of the most prominent post-Bruen cases testing how far states can go in restricting commonly used firearm accessories like standard-capacity magazines. It remains active and could reach the Supreme Court for a definitive ruling on magazine bans nationwide.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation Machine Gun Possession Challenge Filed
The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a non-profit, free market research institute filed a lawsuit challenging the federal machine gun ban.
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Benson v. United States Strikes Down D.C. Magazine Ban
Benson v. United States represents a significant affirmation of Second Amendment protections, prioritizing historical fidelity over modern regulatory innovations.
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Senator Mike Lee’s Advocacy for the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
This act seeks to address the patchwork of state regulations that often complicate interstate travel for lawful firearm carriers, effectively promoting a form of nationwide recognition for concealed carry privileges.
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State-Level Bills in 2026 Legislative Sessions
State legislative sessions vary (e.g., some are year-round, others biennial), and 2026 bills refer to those introduced or active in 2026. Comprehensive tracking for all 50 states and territories is vast (thousands of bills annually), so below are notable gun-related bills from available as of March 1, 2026. Many states have ongoing sessions, so statuses…
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Federal (U.S. Congress) Bills and Resolutions in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) Related to Guns, Firearms, and Second Amendment Issues
The 119th Congress runs from January 2025 to January 2027, so “2026” bills refer to those introduced or active during this period. Listed are key bills identified; note that resolutions (like H.Res.) are non-binding declarations. The status is as of March 1, 2026.