Politics

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. have stopped pursuing felony charges against individuals simply for carrying rifles or shotguns in public. The move, spearheaded by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is a significant shift in firearm enforcement policy and aligns with broader federal crime control strategies.

President Trump’s newly formed task force has drastically reduced the time it takes for Washington, D.C. residents to obtain firearm registrations and concealed carry permits, from several months down to just a few days. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce crime and streamline firearm access for law-abiding citizens without changing existing…

President Donald Trump has declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing unprecedented levels of violence, theft, and public safety breakdowns. The order directs the city’s police force to operate under federal purposes, aiming to restore security for citizens, federal employees, and visitors.

A federal appeals court ruled California’s ammunition background check law unconstitutional, stating it violates the Second Amendment. The decision, which overturned a voter-approved 2016 law, may now be reviewed by a larger court panel or the U.S. Supreme Court.

Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) has introduced the FIRE Act, legislation designed to block all federal, state, and local restrictions on firearm magazine capacity. The bill aims to protect gun owners’ rights nationwide by eliminating inconsistent laws and promoting a unified standard in line with Second Amendment freedoms.

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and a Pennsylvania resident have filed a lawsuit challenging the USPS’s ban on mailing handguns. They argue the 1927 law violates the Second Amendment and unfairly discriminates against ordinary Americans.

A federal judge has ruled that California’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents is unconstitutional, siding with the Firearms Policy Coalition. The decision affirms that Second Amendment rights do not end at state borders, strengthening legal protections for lawful gun owners traveling across state lines.

As Colorado prepares to implement a stricter concealed carry law on July 1, gun owners across Douglas County are lining up in record numbers to obtain or renew their permits before the changes take effect. The law introduces additional training requirements and disqualifies some individuals.

Governor Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have eliminated permit requirements and lowered the concealed carry age to 18 in North Carolina. The controversial legislation faces resistance in both chambers and from the public, especially over the idea of teenagers carrying firearms without training.