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.”
Wythe County, Virginia, Sheriff Anthony R. Cline announced Monday he will no longer collect the $35 fee charged by his office for concealed carry permit applications. In a letter to the circuit court clerk, Sheriff Cline said the move reflects his commitment to protecting constitutional rights—not profiting from them.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed two immigration enforcement bills and a constitutional carry proposal Friday, rejecting legislation backed by Republican lawmakers focused on public safety and border control. The move triggered swift criticism from GOP leaders, who pledged to override the vetoes and accused Stein of prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard declassified Biden-era documents, exposing an effort to limit gun rights as a means of countering domestic terrorism.
Gun rights advocates in Illinois are appealing to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the state for possible violations of residents’ Second Amendment rights. The request follows Bondi’s recent remarks emphasizing that the right to bear arms is not a “second-class right,” a sentiment she expressed while examining gun permit delays in California.
The White House website for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, established during former President Joe Biden's term, has been removed under President Donald Trump’s administration. The absence of the office from the site has led many to believe it has been disbanded entirely.
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert and Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison have introduced the “Abolish the ATF Act of 2025,” legislation aimed at dismantling the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Nicholas Roske, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, filed a motion Friday to suppress statements made to authorities and evidence collected during his arrest, arguing violations of his constitutional rights.
