Gun Rights
The legal fight over the Second Amendment — NFA challenges, restoration of rights, state-by-state rules, and the cases working their way toward the Supreme Court.
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Can you carry a gun in a national park? Yes in most areas if you follow state law, but not inside federal buildings. Here is the 2026 guide to carrying on federal land.
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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.
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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.
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A 2026 guide to CCW insurance and self-defense legal protection: what it covers, how the models differ, and how the leading providers compare.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Just inherited firearms? Learn what to do with inherited guns step by step: make them safe, identify and value them, understand your state’s rules, and sell safely.
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Constitutional carry states 2026: all 29 permitless-carry states, the latest law changes, and the federal bill that could expand carry rights nationwide.
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The Fifth Circuit suppressor ruling held silencers are arms under the Second Amendment, creating a circuit split that could send the issue to the Supreme Court.
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Your concealed carry permit is not valid in every state. Here is what concealed carry reciprocity means and how to check where your permit is honored.
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The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in United States v. Hemani that federal prosecutors cannot automatically strip gun rights from marijuana users without proof of actual danger. What the ruling means for gun owners.