Politics

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.

Pennsylvania and Virginia have signed a new reciprocity agreement allowing concealed carry permit holders from each state to legally carry handguns across state lines. This brings Pennsylvania’s total number of reciprocity partners to 30, expanding rights for responsible firearm carriers.

Twenty-four state attorneys general have formally urged Congress to pass H.R. 38, the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” which would allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms across state lines without violating local laws.