2A News
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Brown v. ATF: Summary Judgment Hearing
Brown v. ATF: Summary Judgment Hearing from August 10, 2026.
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Who Benefits from the NFA Unconstitutional Ruling?
The beneficiaries of Judge James Wesley Hendrix’s August 5, 2026 ruling (should it stand after any appeals) are limited and party-specific rather than nationwide.
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National Firearms Act Struck Down?
On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the Northern District of Texas issued a landmark decision holding that core regulatory provisions of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) are unconstitutional as applied to certain categories of firearms and devices.
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Third Circuit Stays Landmark Ruling Against New Jersey’s Magazine Ban
On August 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a stay of its own July 17 decision that had struck down New Jersey’s restrictions on so-called large-capacity magazines and assault firearms.
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New Jersey Magazine Restrictions: Current Status and Pending Developments as of August 2026
This article reviews the current legal framework, the significant judicial developments of July 2026, practical implications for residents, and the pending steps that will determine the restriction’s future.
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Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban: Current Status and Pending Developments
Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban: Current Status and Pending Developments as of today.
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“Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application” (ATF No. 2025R-21F, RIN 1140-AA79)
In early May 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives published a final rule, titled “Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application”, that received little mainstream attention but quickly drew scrutiny from Second Amendment advocates and content creators.
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United States v. Squire (5th Cir. 2026)
This is currently one of the more closely watched challenges to the federal felon-in-possession ban.
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Maintenance July 26, 2026
July 26, 2026. We will be performing server updates throughout the day. In the meantime be sure to browse our entire news catalog of 2A articles on our website or our social media links (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Truth Social, and YouTube).
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Adjudicated Mental Defective or Committed to a Mental Institution
ATF proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to update the definitions of adjudicated as a mental defective” and “committed to a mental institution.”