2A News
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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.
-
Oregon HB 4145
Oregon HB 4145 is a bill from the 2026 Regular Session in the Oregon Legislature. It modifies provisions from Ballot Measure 114 (approved by voters in 2022), which established a permit-to-purchase requirement for firearms and banned large-capacity magazines (over 10 rounds). Opponents (Republicans, gun rights groups like NRA-ILA and Oregon Firearms Federation) criticize it as…
-
Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Gun Ban for Marijuana Users in Landmark Case
Short audio video of US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch during the March 2, 2026 oral arguments of US vs. Hemani (Marijuana and Second Amendment rights).
-
States Push Boundaries on Machine Gun Access: Kentucky and West Virginia Leverage Federal Exception
Two States Push Boundaries on Machine Gun Access: Kentucky and West Virginia Leverage Federal Exception in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o).