Gun violence in the United States has declined during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office compared to President Joe Biden’s final year, according to new data from the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). The numbers, released Thursday in a post on X, reveal decreases in overall gun deaths, gun injuries, and even incidents categorized as “mass shootings” under GVA’s broad definition.
The timeline for acquiring a gun permit in Washington, D.C., has been reduced from several months to just days, part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decisive mandate overturning California’s “one-gun-a-month” firearm purchase restriction. The August 14, 2025, mandate enforces a prior ruling that found the law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision marks a significant legal victory for gun rights advocates in one of the most restrictive states in the country.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is urging President Donald Trump to ban AR-15 rifles as part of a broader push to address violent crime in U.S. cities. Appearing Tuesday on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper, Scott said, “The president could also do some very simple things for us, Jake. Not just for Baltimore, but for the whole country… The president can say, no one will no longer be able to go into a store and buy an AR-15.”
Criticism of former President Bill Clinton’s gun control legacy is intensifying after another violent attack on a U.S. military base left troops defenseless. The shooting at Fort Stewart has renewed scrutiny over the gun-free policies enacted during Clinton’s administration—rules that many say have left America’s soldiers vulnerable to armed attackers.
In the aftermath of a deadly attack in Manhattan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) declared, “Automatic weapons are as easy to get as a cell phone.” A closer look at U.S. firearms laws and purchasing processes reveals this claim is factually incorrect.
Amid growing scrutiny over the Sig Sauer P320 pistol platform, the firearms manufacturer released a strong statement reaffirming confidence in the weapon’s safety and reliability. The response follows multiple lawsuits alleging unintentional discharges, a temporary Air Force suspension, and a controversial memo from ICE suggesting a shift to Glock sidearms.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D–CT) introduced a critical amendment to this week’s defense spending bill, seeking to significantly raise the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors. If approved, the tax stamp for suppressors and short-barrel rifles would surge from the current $200 to $4,709, reversing a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that would eliminate the tax altogether.
An FBI Ballistic Research Facility (BRF) report examining an alleged “uncommanded discharge” from a Sig Sauer M18 pistol—carried by a Michigan State Police officer—has reignited scrutiny of the firearm’s safety. The August 30, 2024, report, released this week via a public-records request, did not conclusively determine that the pistol fired on its own, but confirmed it was possible under certain conditions.
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.
