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2026-08-14 12:20:09

Federal Judge Strikes Down 90-Year-Old Silencer Restrictions

Federal judge reverses 92-year-old silencer restrictions, allowing unregistered purchases. Gun rights groups celebrate, while gun violence prevention advocates criticize the Justice Department for not appealing. Background checks remain required. read more

2026-07-28 15:50:05

New book reveals gun rights expanding as laws shrink

New York Times reporter Mike McIntire reveals gun companies and the NRA are expanding Second Amendment rights while shrinking gun laws, socializing children toward firearms and marketing a new masculinity. read more

2026-06-18 15:20:08

Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user in gun rights case

US Supreme Court unanimously ruled Texas marijuana user Ali Hemani can own a gun, striking down a 1968 federal ban. The decision, a loss for Trump's administration, expands Second Amendment rights amid shifting cannabis laws. read more

2026-05-20 10:40:03

Gun groups celebrate golden age under Trump

Gun rights groups celebrate a "golden age" under Trump's second term, with DOJ repealing Biden-era rules like stabilizing brace restrictions. The administration sues states over gun laws, while gun control advocates warn of public safety risks. Legal battles loom. read more

2026-04-03 07:10:06

Hegseth Ends Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will allow US troops to carry personal firearms on military bases, reversing a policy he called "gun-free zones." The move, citing the Second Amendment and recent base shootings, requires commanders to approve requests for personal protection. read more

2026-03-02 18:40:10

Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Nonviolent Felons

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to expand gun rights, rejecting a challenge to a federal law barring nonviolent felons from owning firearms. The justices left the longstanding prohibition intact, despite arguments citing recent precedent. read more

2026-02-04 13:40:12

Gun Rights Groups Face Double Standard Accusations

The killing of Alex Pretti prompted strong support from gun rights groups, contrasting sharply with their muted response to Philando Castile's 2016 death. This disparity highlights questions about racial bias and selective advocacy within the firearms movement. read more

2026-02-01 22:40:10

Minneapolis Shooting Spurs Liberal Gun Interest Surge

Left-leaning gun groups report increased interest in firearms and training after federal agents killed a legally armed nurse in Minneapolis. The Trump administration criticized his carrying a weapon, drawing backlash from gun rights advocates. read more

2026-01-29 12:40:05

Gun Rights Groups Rebuke Trump Over Shooting Rhetoric

Trump's criticism of a gun-carrying protester killed by border patrol has caused rare friction with pro-gun groups like the NRA. They demand a full investigation and defend the legal right to armed protest, straining a typically solid alliance. read more

2026-01-29 10:10:09

NRA Criticizes Trump Over Armed Nurse Shooting Remarks

The NRA criticized Trump's claim that Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal agents, should not have had a gun. A preliminary review found no evidence Pretti brandished his weapon, contradicting initial official statements about the Minneapolis shooting. read more

2024-07-16 05:40:09

The father of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, was identified by the Trump campaign as receptive to pro-gun messaging in 2016. Crooks’ mother, a Democrat, was also flagged for gun ownership. read more

2024-06-26 14:20:04

Pro-gun Republican Thomas Massie gloats over Democrat Jamaal Bowman's defeat in New York House primary by George Latimer, after criticism for views on Israel-Hamas conflict. Massie had a previous shouting match with Bowman over gun control, leading to mocking and debate. read more