Politics

A new executive order from the president directs the Attorney General to review all firearm-related policies, regulations, and enforcement actions from January 2021 to January 2025. The goal is to identify and address any potential infringements on Second Amendment rights, signaling a shift in federal gun policy.

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the decades-old federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to adults under 21 is unconstitutional. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals cited the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which requires modern gun laws to align with historical firearm regulations.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, focusing on gender justice and other causes during the rebranded “People’s March.”

Ohio recently passed two laws, HB452 and SB58, that expand self-defense immunity for concealed handgun carriers at places of worship, prohibit firearm ownership fees, and bar government and private-sector tracking of gun owners.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s strict gun licensing law, which requires safety training, fingerprints, and background checks.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Hawaii’s gun-licensing law, leaving the case unresolved for now. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch hinted at revisiting the issue in the future, emphasizing the significance of Second Amendment rights.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to sign a nationwide concealed carry reciprocity law, allowing gun owners with permits to carry firearms across state lines.

A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms, citing recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings upholding Second Amendment rights. Illinois’ Attorney General plans to appeal as the 30-day injunction hold period begins.

Citing the fear of civil unrest after the 2024 Election results, numerous states have called up National Guard troops to be on standby through November 7th. Additionally, reports of riot fences being installed around locations in Washington, D.C., as well as around the Vice President’s residence, have fueled the idea that unrest is thought to…