Second Amendment

A first-in-the nation excise tax on guns and ammunition passed in both chambers of the California Statehouse on Thursday.

California could become first state to implement tax on guns, ammunition

A federal appeals court ruled people convicted of non-violent crimes do not automatically lose their right to possess firearms.

Appeals court says gov’t can’t ban nonviolent convicts from owning guns

The United States has experienced 226 mass shooting incidents to date this year, prompting some states to review their gun laws.

States see significant contrast in gun laws in response to shootings

A gun law in the state of Missouri that made certain federal gun laws invalid has been thrown out by a federal judge.

Federal judge rules Missouri gun law is unconstitutional

A federal lawsuit filed by more than 20 state attorneys general aims to block a new ATF rule targeting pistol braces.

Federal lawsuit alleges new ATF pistol brace rule violates Second Amendment

Iowa voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that confirms a citizen’s right to bear arms.

Iowa voters approve Second Amendment ballot measure