Politics

The federal government has filed a lawsuit against the US Virgin Islands, claiming the territory’s gun licensing system unlawfully blocks citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights. The case centers on strict permit rules, home inspections, and limits on how many firearms a person may own, setting up a major legal clash over the balance…

Australian leaders have vowed sweeping changes to already strict firearm regulations after a deadly Hanukkah shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach left at least fifteen people dead and dozens injured. The attack, labeled an act of antisemitic terrorism, has renewed scrutiny of firearm licensing, domestic intelligence, and the safety of Jewish communities in Australia.

A new law in North Carolina lets private school staff and volunteers carry concealed firearms on campus if approved by school leadership. While supporters say this measure helps schools bolster security affordably, critics argue it may negatively impact student mental health and school safety culture.

As of November 16, 2025, Delaware residents must now obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. The new law includes mandatory training and background checks but offers exemptions for certain groups, including concealed carry license holders and law enforcement.

A coalition of gun rights groups has filed a brief in Duarte v. United States, urging the Supreme Court to overturn the lifetime firearm ban for nonviolent felons. They argue that history shows peaceable citizens, even those with past convictions, retained their right to bear arms.

A man was shot in a possible self-defense situation in Savannah, Georgia, after a domestic altercation turned violent. Police say the woman involved fired her firearm during the confrontation, and the man, now charged with assault and trespassing, survived his injuries.

A Broward County judge ruled that Florida’s law banning concealed carry for 18 to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional. The decision supports Second Amendment rights for legal adults and aligns with recent national legal trends challenging restrictive gun laws.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether habitual drug users, specifically marijuana users, can be prohibited from owning firearms, a case that could redefine the scope of the Second Amendment. The case revolves around Ali Danial Hemani, whose indictment challenges the constitutionality of the federal gun-and-drug law.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York’s law requiring background checks and a fee for ammunition purchases, rejecting arguments that it violates the Second Amendment. While the case now returns to a lower court, the law remains in effect, reinforcing the state’s stricter approach to firearm and ammunition regulation.