Category Archives: Second Amendment

Understanding the August 5th ruling in the Silencer Shop Foundation v. BATFE case

Federal Court Rules Key NFA Registration Requirements Unconstitutional—What the Decision Actually Changes Last updated August 5, 2026. Executive Summary On August 5, 2026, a federal district court in Texas held that major portions of the National Firearms Act’s registration and … Continue reading

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New Jersey’s Gun Ban Falls—and Virginia’s New Jersey-Style Law Is Enjoined Statewide

On July 17, 2026, the en banc United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and its restrictions on magazines holding more than ten rounds. Four days later, on … Continue reading

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Update: Lancaster County Final Injunction Order Released, But Scope Remains Limited

We now have a copy of the final injunction order entered in the Lancaster County challenge to Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban. I will embed a copy of the order below so readers can review the exact language … Continue reading

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How Does Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’ Affect Stripped Lowers

One of the most common questions I have been fielding over the last few days is how stripped lowers will be impacted by SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the … Continue reading

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Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’

We now have what may be the final language for SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the bill). If enacted in its current form, after July 1, 2026 it will … Continue reading

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