The Laws

Tennessee Formalizes Concealed Carry Rights for 18–20-Year-Olds

Tennessee has officially lowered the age to obtain a handgun carry permit from 21 to 18, aligning state law with a 2023 federal court ruling. Here's what the change means—and how it reflects the state's stance on gun rights.

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

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.

Minnesota Expands Reciprocity: 14 New States Honored

Minnesota just expanded its concealed carry reciprocity list, now honoring permits from 14 more states. Learn what changed, how a major court ruling played a role, and what it means for traveling gun owners.

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

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

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?

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

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!

North Dakota Updates Carry Laws: What You Need to Know

House Bill 1588 reflects North Dakota’s continued commitment to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners while addressing practical, real-world scenarios like police encounters. It simplifies the law without introducing new restrictions — a positive move for citizens who choose to exercise their Second Amendment rights responsibly.

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

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

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

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.

Polis Signs Controversial Gun Control Bill—A Blow to Law-Abiding Citizens

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed SB25-003 into law, imposing permits, training, and background checks for semi-auto firearm purchases—sparking backlash and likely legal challenges.

South Carolina House Bill 3930: Fighting Back Against Financial Discrimination of the Second Amendment

South Carolina H.3930 blocks financial tracking of gun purchases via merchant codes, defending Second Amendment rights from backdoor corporate surveillance.

S11E10: Gun Free Zones and What to Do About Them

This episode addresses the critical topic of gun-free zones within the concealed carry community. I engage in an in-depth conversation with Jacob Paulsen, exploring the legal implications and personal experiences related to various types of gun-free zones.

Federal Bill Proposes Prohibiting The Taxation of Guns and Ammunition

The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act aims to block states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammo, defending Second Amendment rights from financial barriers.

Second Amendment Foundation Files Lawsuit Challenging CO's Excise Tax on Guns

The first in what I expect to be several legal challenges to laws previously passed and those about to be passed has been filed. The Second Amendment Foundation has a long history of challenging tyrants and those that would attempt to illegally limit our rights.

Governor Youngkin Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Defends Second Amendment Rights in Virginia

Governor Youngkin vetoes multiple gun control bills, protecting Virginians’ Second Amendment rights and earning praise from pro-gun advocates.

Hundreds Rally Against Assault Weapons Ban at Rhode Island State House

Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters, wearing yellow shirts, gathered outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence to rally against an assault weapons ban. The demonstration featured a speech from the bill’s sponsor, who acknowledged that the measure was overly broad.

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Gun Rights Re: Ghost Guns

The Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. VanDerStok upholds ATF ghost gun rules, expanding federal power and dealing a major blow to Second Amendment rights and gun owners.

South Dakota: New Law Expands Gun Rights and School Campus Carry

In a major win for gun rights advocates, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1222 and SB 100 into law, strengthening the right to carry and enhancing…

Join the CCW Safe Certified Partner Program: Elevate Your Training & Retail Business

It is no secret that we are big fans of CCW Safe here at ConcealedCarry.com. We choose CCW Safe because we think it is the best product, at the best…

S10E20: End of Another Year, Many Changes in Laws

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down to reflect on the past year and take the opportunity to share with you a summary of many concealed carry and firearm law changes that are relevant. We track this stuff pretty closely, and take our responsibility seriously to keep our followers informed about the laws

When Does Citizens Arrest Become Aggravated Assault

The little things that we do often get us into trouble. While the laws do vary from state to state, and clearly I'm generalizing here, the primary difference between armed citizens and law enforcement is our inability to…

Pennsylvania Affirms That State Law is Supreme Over Local Laws

The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ruled on Nov 20, 2024 in a case that we have been monitoring since 2022. To make a long story short, The City of Philadelphia…

National Concealed Carry Reciprocity – Trump Promises

Earlier this month in a statement given by President-Elect Donald Trump he restated his commitment to push for and ultimately sign into law national concealed carry reciprocity. This video clip…

The Status and Styles of Secure Storage Gun Laws

Last week Governor McKee of Rhode Island signed into law an update to the state's secure storage gun law. Also this year Colorado updated their secure storage law to extend…

ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED – Onward to August 5th

The ATF's pistol brace rule has been vacated. This doesn't change the upcoming hearing on August 5th which will address all the pending pistol brace rules.

Colorado Semi-Auto Ban Serves As Effective Smoke Screen While Other Gun Control is Passed

Updated July 1st, 2024 to reflect the current status on each of the below proposals. Original Publish date is May 8th, 2024. This week many gun owners in Colorado and…

Nebraska and Tennessee Take Steps to Arm Teachers in Schools

In the last few weeks both Nebraska and Tennessee have signed new bills into law which effectively allow school districts and administrators to allow staff to carry concealed at school.…

The Second Amendment and Illegals? Read the U.S. District Judge's Decision

Earlier this week in Illinois, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman delivered a significant ruling regarding the gun rights of non-citizens who enter the United States illegally. She found that…

Are European-Style Gun Control Laws a Blueprint for America?

Besides this being an election year in the U.S., the recent amendment to the Czech Republic's charter has me thinking about the debate over gun control and ownership here in…

The Great Merchant Code 2A Gun Control War

The new gun control war is over credit card Merchant Codes or MCCs. In the last year good and bad legislation has been proposed or passed in 19 states.

Louisiana and South Carolina Permitless Carry – What You Need to Know

Last week saw two additional states join the ranks of “Constitutional Carry” states. Constitutional Carry, also known as Permitless Carry, is the name given to states that allow the concealed…

New Michigan Gun Control Laws Go Into Effect

New Michigan gun control laws went into effect this week, strengthening the universal background check law, adding safe storage requirements, a red flag law, and more.

South Carolina: Permitless Carry Law Moves One Step Closer to Governor's Desk

On February 1st, South Carolinians who value personal liberty and the right to self-defense were pleased to see House Bill 3594 passed the State Senate. As it stands now, the…

S9E21: News & Legislation – The Great Translucent AR Magazine War

Today, Riley and Doc share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Today we bring to you some big legal news involving a US Post Office case. We also have a TON of new product updates and releases to tell you about preluding some of what will be seen at SHOT Show next week. Plus much more.

Judge Rules Ban on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional in Landmark Case

This week, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle issued a consequential ruling regarding the prohibition of firearms within U.S. Post Offices. The case centered on Emmanuel Ayala, a postal worker…

VIDEO: Fort Wayne's Road Rage – Legal Fate Unveiled for Man Charged with Felony Recklessness in Shooting Incident

Greetings, readers, as we delve into a recent incident unfolding on the streets of Fort Wayne, where police charged a 42-year-old man with a felony charge of criminal recklessness involving…

What is Excessive Force? No Charges in Houston Taqueria Shooting

This week, a grand jury in Texas declined to indict a man for shooting and killing another man who was actively robbing patrons in a restaurant. You may be familiar…

S9E18: Most DGU Blunders Come From This Problem

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss a common problem we believe CCWers fail to address before they are ever in a defensive gun use. What is that common link and how can we avoid the same pitfall? Tune in, you won't want to miss today's episode!