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NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state's handgun law

Thursday, November 23, 2023

NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state's handgun law

A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.

On Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License (HQL) requirement is unconstitutional, citing the 2022 landmark Supreme Court case that reset how courts treat gun rights cases.

"This ruling by the United States Court of Appeals is a significant victory, for the Second Amendment and Americans who value constitutional freedoms," NRA's lobbying arm executive director Randy Kozuch told Fox News Digital.

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Virginia: House Continues Gun Control Push Giving Public Minimal Notice Before Vote

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Virginia: House Continues Gun Control Push Giving Public Minimal Notice Before Vote

Today, the Virginia House of Delegates added half a dozen gun control bills to the floor agenda for votes and promptly passed the bills giving little notice to the public.

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Astute Virginia gun owners anticipated terrible gun control legislation from the 2026 General Assembly. Still, some may be shocked to learn that anti-rights zealots in the Virginia Senate have advanced a bill to CONFISCATE standard capacity firearm ...

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Passes Senate

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Passes Senate

Last night, the New Mexico Senate passed an omnibus gun control package by a vote of 21 to 17 that would severely undermine the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding New Mexicans and threaten the viability ...

New Mexico: Senate Committee to Passes Sweeping Gun Control Bill

Legal & Legislation  

Thursday, February 5, 2026

New Mexico: Senate Committee to Passes Sweeping Gun Control Bill

Last night, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed an omnibus gun control package that would severely undermine the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding New Mexicans and threaten the viability of local firearm retailers. We ...

Virginia: Senate Passes Excise Tax as Semi-Auto Ban Advances

Legal & Legislation  

Friday, February 6, 2026

Virginia: Senate Passes Excise Tax as Semi-Auto Ban Advances

On Friday, February 6th, the Senate passed Senate Bill 763, which imposes an 11% excise tax on the sale of all firearms and ammunition "by a dealer in firearms, firearms manufacturer, or ammunition vendor," and designates all ...

Virginia: Gun Control on Senate Floor Today

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Virginia: Gun Control on Senate Floor Today

Today, February 9th, the Senate will vote on several gun control bills, including the semi-auto and magazine ban and the industry liability bill.

JP Morgan, in Growing Trend, Backtracks on Anti-Gun Policies

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Monday, February 9, 2026

JP Morgan, in Growing Trend, Backtracks on Anti-Gun Policies

Beginning with the Obama-Biden administration, financial institutions developed a troubled relationship with the firearms industry.

Connecticut: Draconian Pistol Ban Introduced in Hartford

Legal & Legislation  

Friday, February 6, 2026

Connecticut: Draconian Pistol Ban Introduced in Hartford

As a new legislative session begins in Connecticut, it certainly feels like Groundhog Day again as Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled his latest swipe at law-abiding gun owners.  The state’s Chief Executive came out of the ...

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives rescheduled this morning’s veto override on Senate Bill 50, Freedom to Carry NC, to February 9, 2026.

Unnecessary Roughness: NFL Player Hit with Felony Arrest for Lawfully Owned Gun

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Unnecessary Roughness: NFL Player Hit with Felony Arrest for Lawfully Owned Gun

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