DOJ Delivers Major Win in Paxton Case Backed by Texas Gun Rights, Crushing Biden-Cornyn Gun Control Scheme
Washington just blinked. In a major development out of the ongoing Texas v. ATF lawsuit, the Department of Justice has dropped its defense of the ATF’s “engaged in the business” rule — a sweeping Biden-era policy designed to crack down on private gun sales and expand federal control over law-abiding gun owners. For months, gun […]
Cornyn’s Power Grab Just Put Texas in Play — And Democrats Are Cashing In
While Republicans are still tearing each other apart, Democrats are loading their war chest. And they’re doing it fast. New fundraising reports show Democrat James Talarico pulling in massive sums early, building one of the most well-funded Senate campaigns Texas has seen in years. Meanwhile, Republicans are still stuck cleaning up the mess of John […]
U.S. Senate Hearing Calls Out ATF’s Illegal Billion-Record Gun Registry
For years, gun owners were told the same thing: “There is no federal gun registry.” Now, even members of the U.S. Senate are being forced to confront a different reality. During a recent Senate hearing, lawmakers pressed federal officials over the explosive growth of the ATF’s firearm records database — a system that now contains […]
The End of the USPS Handgun Ban Is in Motion — But Not Here Yet
For nearly a century, federal law has prohibited ordinary Americans from mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service. That restriction, rooted in a 1927 statute, is now on the verge of collapse. But while the legal foundation of the ban has already been undermined, the practical ability for gun owners to mail handguns is still […]
Tony Gonzales Resigns; The Fight for TX-23 Just Got a Whole Lot More Dangerous
The political earthquake in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District hit last week. Congressman Tony Gonzales is officially out, resigning in disgrace after a mounting scandal made his position untenable. But while Gonzales may be gone, the real fight is just beginning. What was already shaping up to be a high-stakes midterm showdown between pro-gun champion Brandon […]
Nearly 6 Million Suppressors Are In Civilian Hands & What That Means for the Future of the NFA
The number of legally registered firearm suppressors in the United States is now approaching 5.7 million, according to the latest federal data obtained by the American Suppressor Association. That figure represents a dramatic increase over the past decade, and it raises a fundamental legal question: At what point does a heavily regulated item become so widely […]
Maryland Follows California’s Lead, Moves to Ban Glock-Style Pistols
The gun confiscation agenda is spreading. Just months after California pushed the envelope with laws targeting so-called “convertible firearms,” Maryland lawmakers are now following suit, advancing legislation that effectively bans the future sale of many of the most popular handguns in America. And while politicians insist it’s about public safety, the scope of the bill tells a […]
GOP Pulls Back as Cornyn Campaign Struggles Against Paxton Surge
Washington Republicans are starting to blink. After pouring millions into propping up Senator John Cornyn’s reelection effort, national GOP leaders are now holding off on committing additional resources to his runoff battle against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — a clear sign the race may be slipping out of their control. The Senate Leadership Fund, […]
“Kyle’s Law” in Texas: Expanding Civil Protections for Self-Defense Cases
During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers considered House Bill 170, commonly referred to as “Kyle’s Law,” a proposal aimed at expanding civil liability protections for individuals who act in self-defense. The bill passed the Texas House with broad bipartisan support but did not reach final passage before legislative deadlines expired. Importantly, Texas law already […]
Can the State Tax Your Rights Away? California’s 11% Gun Tax Heads to Court
A major legal battle is underway in California that could determine whether politicians can tax the Second Amendment out of existence. Gun dealers in the Golden State have filed a motion for summary judgment seeking to strike down California’s 11% excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and related items, arguing the law is a direct violation of […]