Laws & Rights
Plain answers on what the law actually says — suppressor and NFA rules, prohibited-person questions, restoration of rights, and how the answer changes from one state to the next.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Jersey’s assault weapons ban was struck down by the Third Circuit in July 2026. Here’s what the ruling on AR-15s and 10+ round magazines means for gun owners.
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Flying with firearms is legal in checked baggage if you follow the TSA and airline rules exactly. Unloaded, locked, declared, plus ammo and destination laws.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed the suppressor ownership equation in 2026. Here is a clear-eyed review of what the NFA still requires, what is now gone, and what every potential suppressor owner needs to know to make an informed decision.
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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 the federal drug-user gun ban is unconstitutional as applied — here’s what the decision means.