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Second Amendment news this week: DOJ reopens federal gun rights restoration, a court guts the frame-or-receiver rule, and California sends 3 bills to Newsom.
Read More →Plain-English references worth bookmarking — NFA rules, carry law, and the gear terms behind every review.
| 2026 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| NFA tax stamp | $0 |
| Permitless carry | 29 states |
| Suppressors legal | 42 states |
50+ NFA, carry and gun-law terms in plain English, updated for 2026.
Open the glossary → Network| Term | Category |
|---|---|
| Striker-fired | Action |
| MOA | Optics |
| Twist rate | Ballistics |
30 gun, ammo and optics terms, from Guns & Gadgets Daily.
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On August 17, 2026, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the ATF’s 2022 Frame or Receiver Rule violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutionally vague, issuing a permanent injunction protecting Defense Distributed and Second Amendment Foundation members with respect to specific unfinished frames and kits.
Practical concealed carry tips for 2026: carry consistently, gear up right, dress around the gun, train the draw, and stay aware, from Freedom’s Lodge.
A 2026 guide to CCW insurance and self-defense legal protection: what it covers, how the models differ, and how the leading providers compare.
The best pocket pistol picks and smallest micro-compact 9mms for 2026, compared on capacity, weight, and concealment, so you carry the right gun every day.
The best concealed carry handguns for 2026, ranked and compared: micro-compact 9mms and a pocket .380, with specs, pros and cons, and how to choose.
How to survive an active shooter using Run-Hide-Fight, what the data really says about armed citizens, and how situational awareness keeps you a step ahead.
A plain-English guide to Idaho gun laws in 2026: constitutional carry, concealed carry age, permits and reciprocity, and where firearms are still off-limits.
Two armed citizens fought back during the Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting, and police say they saved lives. Here is what happened and what every carrier can learn.
Post office carry ban struck down for good: the DOJ dropped its appeal in July 2026, making the SAF/FPC win permanent. Here’s what it means for gun owners.
Maryland Glock ban: SAF, FPC and the NRA filed a July 2026 motion to freeze SB 334 before it takes effect January 1, 2027. Here’s the law and the challenge.
Virginia’s assault weapons ban is blocked statewide after a court injunction in Santolla v. Katz. Here’s what it means for gun owners and dealers.
Second Amendment news this week: the Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey’s AR-15 and magazine bans, the ATF moves to ease suppressor rules, SCOTUS nears its assault weapons showdown, and GOA sues the Virgin Islands.
