Politics

24 State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

By Jacob Paulsen / June 2, 2025

A coalition of 24 state attorneys general has urged Congress to pass H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, arguing it protects lawful gun owners while respecting states’ rights and public safety.

Washington’s New Gun Control Law Creates Permit-To-Purchase System and De Facto Registry

By Jacob Paulsen / May 27, 2025

Washington’s new gun law, HB 1163, creates a permit-to-purchase system, mandates live-fire training, and imposes heavy burdens on gun buyers and dealers—raising serious Second Amendment concerns.

Will State Laws Make Suppressors Illegal If the NFA Is Repealed?

By Jacob Paulsen / May 27, 2025

Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a major pro-Second Amendment provision that would remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This potential reclassification would treat suppressors…

Suppressors Out of the NFA? The House Says Yes—Thanks to Gun Owner Pressure

By Jacob Paulsen / May 23, 2025

The U.S. House recently passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which, after significant advocacy from gun owners, was amended to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), marking a pivotal moment in Second Amendment rights.

Congress Moves to Block Gun Purchase Surveillance with New Bill: S. 1715 and H.R. 1181

By Jacob Paulsen / May 20, 2025

Congress just introduced a bill to stop credit card companies from tracking your gun purchases. Here’s what S. 1715 and H.R. 1181 aim to do—and why it matters to your rights.

DOJ Retreats in Forced Reset Trigger Fight — What Gun Owners Need to Know

By Jacob Paulsen / May 20, 2025

The DOJ just backed down in the fight over forced reset triggers. Here’s what the landmark settlement means for gun owners, the ATF, and future 2A battles.

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Magazine Ban — A Direct Attack on Gun Rights

By Jacob Paulsen / May 9, 2025

Washington’s Supreme Court just upheld the 10-round magazine ban — calling magazines “not arms.” We disagree. This ruling weakens the Second Amendment and won’t save lives. Here’s what it means and why it matters.

Legal Adults, Limited Rights: The Second Amendment Fight for 18–20-Year-Olds

By Jacob Paulsen / May 5, 2025

Should 18-year-olds have full gun rights? As courts and lawmakers clash, the fate of young adults’ Second Amendment protections hangs in the balance. Explore the key rulings and laws reshaping the national debate in 2025.

DOJ Defends Second Amendment in Supreme Court Brief

By Jacob Paulsen / May 3, 2025

Harmeet Dhillon, the new head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, says her office will defend the Second Amendment—challenging restrictive state gun laws as civil rights violations. Could this mark a new era in federal gun rights enforcement?

Why International Gun Control Comparisons Don’t Hold Up

By Jacob Paulsen / May 2, 2025

Think America leads the world in mass shootings? Think again. Ryan Petty and the Crime Prevention Research Center expose the misleading data behind global gun control claims—and why the U.S. isn’t the outlier you’ve been told it is.

CRPA Scores Major Win: Non-Residents Now Eligible to Apply for California CCW Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / April 28, 2025

Big win for gun rights: A federal court orders LASD to accept CCW applications from non-residents who are CRPA, SAF, GOA, or GOC members. Learn what it means and how to apply!

Iowa Drops Handgun Carry Age to 18—A Step Toward Restoring Rights

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2025

Iowa lowers the handgun carry and purchase age to 18 under a new law signed by Governor Reynolds, expanding gun rights and aligning with a national trend toward restoring Second Amendment protections.

New Colorado Ammo Law Raises Minimum Age and Imposes Delivery Restrictions

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2025

Colorado’s new ammo law bans sales to adults under 21, despite them being trusted with military weapons. It burdens lawful gun owners while doing nothing to deter criminals or reduce violence.

Supreme Court Sidesteps Two Major Gun Rights Cases

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2025

SCOTUS declined to hear two key gun rights cases post-*Bruen*, leaving lower court rulings intact and deepening confusion over age limits and carry restrictions across the country.

Henry Repeating Arms Is The Latest Gun Maker to Leave Anti-Gun States

By Jacob Paulsen / April 15, 2025

Firearms manufacturers are leaving anti-gun states for pro-gun, business-friendly states. Henry Repeating Arms’ move to Wisconsin is the latest example in a growing industry-wide trend.