Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges the state’s ban on civilian body armor purchases. This legal fight pits the state against the Firearms Policy Coalition, raising critical questions about the scope of Second Amendment rights and modern self-defense.

New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would reclassify BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles as “imitation weapons.” This change would subject them to strict regulations, including a requirement for a plugged barrel, effectively banning the sale of functional models.

The Tennessee legislature has passed a bill expanding the use of deadly force to include the protection of property against certain crimes. This controversial measure sparks a debate between the rights of property owners and the established legal value of human life.

The Kentucky General Assembly has successfully overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, enacting significant new protections for the firearms industry and expanding carry rights for young adults. The decisive votes on April 14, 2026, codify liability shields against “lawfare” and authorize the issuance of provisional concealed carry licenses…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed two high-profile firearm bills, including HB 312, which sought to establish a “provisional license” allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed firearms. Beshear also rejected HB 78, a measure designed to provide liability protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits arising from the criminal use of their products.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a landmark memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow service members to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on Department of War property. The directive establishes a “presumption of approval” for carry requests, reversing decades of “gun-free zone” policies that Hegseth claims left troops vulnerable during active-shooter incidents.

Tennessee lawmakers have passed SB0350, a landmark bill that prohibits landlords from banning the lawful possession and carry of firearms within rental properties and tenant-designated parking spaces. The legislation, which was transmitted to Governor Bill Lee on March 16, 2026, aims to ensure that a tenant’s Second Amendment rights are not waived as a condition…

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has issued a scathing critique of newly introduced New York legislation that would require graphic, “tobacco-style” warning labels to be provided with firearm permits and displayed in gun shops.

Tennessee lawmakers are set to hear House Bill 2064, which seeks to repeal criminal offenses for carrying firearms in public parks, playgrounds, and civic centers. Sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Jackson), the bill aims to codify a 2025 judicial ruling that found state bans on guns in recreational areas unconstitutional, while potentially lowering the age…