A pivotal legal battle over Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms is now on track to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with a possible final decision expected by mid-2026. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for September 22 in a case that could determine whether any state can legally prohibit commonly owned firearms.
Oregon lawmakers passed Senate Bill 243 last week, imposing new restrictions on concealed carry rights and firearm accessories. The bill now awaits Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature, likely tightening Second Amendment freedoms across the state.
Rhode Island’s Democrat-controlled legislature passed a bill Friday banning the in-state sale and manufacture of so-called “assault weapons.” The legislation now awaits the signature of Gov. Dan McKee (D), who signaled strong support for the measure following its passage.
Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith celebrated a major legal victory after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down Mexico’s lawsuit against the firearms manufacturer. The high court's ruling on June 5, 2025, upheld American sovereignty and the Second Amendment by affirming that U.S. gunmakers cannot be held responsible for criminal misuse of their products in foreign countries.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 2818 into law on Thursday, granting Oklahomans the right to use the “defensive display” of a firearm to deter threats and protect their property. The measure, which took effect immediately, clarifies what constitutes a lawful defensive act involving a firearm short of using deadly force.
President Trump’s Department of Justice has reached a settlement that officially ends the Biden administration’s ban on forced reset triggers (FRTs), marking a major shift in federal firearms policy and a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates.
Illinois gun shops are bracing for disruption as the Illinois State Police (ISP) prepares to take down its Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) verification system for maintenance. The planned outage, set from 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, through 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, will prevent retailers from validating FOID cards — effectively halting all legal ammunition and firearm sales during that time.
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday to uphold the state's ban on the sale and import of high-capacity magazines, declaring the restriction does not violate either the U.S. or state constitutions. The controversial 2022 law, which prohibits magazines holding more than 10 rounds, remains in effect as a result of the 7-2 decision.
Washington State Rep. Tara Simmons, a Democrat who supported bans on so-called "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines, is facing backlash after posting photos of herself shooting an AR-15 at a gun range. The rifle shown featured a high-capacity magazine—exactly the type of firearm she voted to ban.
