Category Gun Laws

Rhode Island officially becomes the 11th state to ban so-called "assault weapons" after Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill into law last week. (Read)

Rhode Island legislators passed a broad ban against so-called “assault weapons” prohibiting the sale of a variety of popular semi-auto guns. (Read)

Federal courts issued major gun law rulings this year, from handgun bans to marijuana-related cases. See what changed and where your rights stand now. (Read)

From trigger bans to expanded red flag laws, here's a state-by-state breakdown of what new gun laws went into effect in the first quarter of 2025. (Read)

A section of the "big, beautiful bill" aimed at eliminating the $200 tax stamp on suppressors has been removed. (Read)

A sweeping gun and magazine ban poised to be the strictest in the nation was killed on the legislative floor. (Read)

SCOTUS let a key gun rights ruling in favor of young gun owners stand -- boosting legal momentum for young gun owners nationwide. (Read)

A federal appeals court upheld Massachusetts’ ban on semi-autos, ruling against a challenge brought by 2A activists. Here’s what the court said. (Read)

Oregon lawmakers advanced two bills that could tighten regulations on gun dealers and double the cost to legally buy a firearm. (Read)

A new bill targets state-imposed gun and ammo taxes, calling them unfair “sin taxes." Here’s what’s in the proposal — and what it could change. (Read)

The Supreme Court backs a Biden-era regulation requiring serial numbers, background checks, and age verification to buy 80% kits online. (Read)

An Oregon Appeals Court ruled that magazine bans and purchase permits do not violate residents' Second Amendment rights. (Read)

The Liberal government of Canada has banned more guns this week, adding 179 firearms to its list of 2,500 prohibited guns. (Read)

Colorado's controversial semi-auto gun ban passes the Senate, with a few extras tacked on. Find out what you need to know! (Read)