Politics

Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 304, also known as the “Safe Schools Sentry Act,” which would allow private schools to authorize trained employees to carry firearms on campus. The bill, assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 6, 2026, aims to provide smaller private institutions with a more affordable security…

The Vermont Senate has moved forward with S. 329, a bill that would establish a statewide ban on firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The legislation, which passed on preliminary approval along party lines, aims to replace a long-stalled Burlington charter change with a uniform state law—though it faces a likely veto from…

The ATF’s “New Era of Reform” is an initiative aimed at fostering transparency, accountability, and a collaborative partnership with the firearms industry, gun owners, and the public. To achieve this, the agency has introduced a comprehensive package of proposed and final rules designed to align with statutory changes, clarify regulatory ambiguities, modernize recordkeeping, reduce administrative…

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.