Firearm Law Update: Virginia judge rules against age restriction on handguns
Fast Facts: Virginia judge rules against age restriction on
Firearm Law Update: Breaking Down Colorado’s Four New Gun Bills
Fast Facts: Colorado Passes Four New Gun Bills An
Firearm Law Update: Florida Permitless Carry Law Passes
Fast Facts: On July 1, 2023 the requirement for
Firearm Law Update: NC Pistol Permit Requirement Repealed
Fast Facts: North Carolina pistol purchase permit law repealed
Certain requirements under California’s Unsafe Handgun Act ruled unconstitutional
Fast facts: On March 20th, 2023, Judge Cormac J.
ATF’s Rule: Pistol Stabilizing Braces | Gun Laws Update
Final Rule 2021R-08F was published on January 31, 2023. People who have firearms with barrels shorter than 16 inches, or with an overall length under 26 inches, equipped with a pistol stabilizing brace have until May 31, 2023 to come into compliance with F.R. 2021R-08F.
Texas Judge Rules “21 and Over” Law Unconstitutional
On August 25, 2022, a Texas judge ruled the state’s law prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying a handgun for self-defense outside the home unconstitutional.
Utah Now Has Pretrial Self-Defense Hearings
On May 5, 2021, Utah HB 227 went into effect, in part because of the testimony of a defendant charged with seven counts of felony discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony. The new law triggers a pretrial, judge-only hearing process once a defendant alleges he or she was acting in self-defense or defense of others.
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen
New York had a law that prohibited adults from generally carrying a firearm (including a concealed handgun) upon their person in New York without a state-issued license. These licenses were only issued upon proof of “good moral character” and “proper cause.” This is frequently referred to as a “may issue” licensing scheme, which is not based on objective criteria.
Idaho’s SB 1262 Protects Firearms, Ammo, and Concealed Carry
Senate Bill 1262, signed by Governor Brad Little on February 25, 2022, will go into effect on July 1, 2022. This legislation amends Idaho Code § 46-1008 to expressly protect concealed weapons licenses, firearms, ammunition, and components during declarations of “disaster emergencies.” These changes were spurred by the actions of state and local governments during disasters such the COVID-19 pandemic and response.