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SAF and Coalition Sue Virginia Over New Semiautomatic Rifle and Magazine Bans

<p>SAF, NRA, and FPC filed a federal lawsuit challenging Virginia’s new semiautomatic rifle and magazine restrictions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/saf-lawsuit-virginia-rifle-magazine-ban/">SAF and Coalition Sue Virginia Over New Semiautomatic Rifle and Magazine Bans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>

Trump Made An Unannounced Trip To Honor A Fallen Navy SEAL

William "Ryan" Owens became the first known combat casualty of Trump's presidency when he was killed in a raid Saturday.

"We Are Living In Idiocracy": 10 Cringeyyyyyyy Moments From This Week In Trump's America That You Probably Missed Due To The Chaos

This week in "The Cringe Report," Trump apparently asked the military for help turning off autocorrect on his phone, Marco Rubio found a new hobby, and so much more.

Teen charged with terror offences set for trial

A teenager accused of making explosives to blackmail and creating deepfake images of girls could face a trial next year. The ...

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today's gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law.

NRA sues Virginia over new ‘assault weapons’ ban as Supreme Court could review similar laws

The National Rifle Association announced a pair of lawsuits on Friday against Virginia’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” ...

Antique muskets and their exemptions from modern gun laws

The article examines the legal status of antique muskets under modern gun laws, highlighting their exemptions and the ...

Pro-Second Amendment Orgs Planning To Inflict Legal Pain On Blue State Over ‘Terrifying’ Anti-Gun Bill

Pro-Second Amendment organizations said they would launch court challenges against a bill in Rhode Island that would give ...

Trump v. Second Amendment: The Administration Is Trying To Selectively Apply Gun Rights

After immigration agents fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on January 24, federal officials described him as a "domestic terrorist" and "would-be assassin" who "wanted to do maximum ...

New gun ban in Virginia faces immediate legal fire from Second Amendment Foundation

The legal battle over Virginia’s firearm regulations escalated rapidly this week as the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) ...

FirstSpear to Exhibit at SOF Week 2026, Showcasing Recon K9 Integration and Maritime Capabilities

FENTON, Mo. (May 14, 2026) — FirstSpear®, the industry leader in innovation and standard-setting load-bearing technology and personal protective equipment, will exhibit at SOF Week 2026, taking place May 18–21, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. FirstSpear’s booth will be located in the Bayshore Ballroom at the Hilton Tampa Downtown as part of SOF Select, a focused [&#8230;]

Florida AG Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Jacksonville Over Illegal Gun Registry, Citing 2007 City Memo That Warned Against It

Key TakeawaysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against Jacksonville over an illegal firearm registry maintained from July 2023 to April 2025.The lawsuit claims Jacksonville violated Section 790.335 of the Florida Statutes by knowingly keeping records of privately owned firearms.The complaint details a chain of approval among officials, highlighting a 2007 memo warning against such a registry.Conflicting testimonies complicate the case, with city officials d

Minneapolis Mayor Frey Signs Sweeping Gun Ordinance That State Law Says He Cannot Enforce

Key TakeawaysMayor Jacob Frey signed the Safe Firearms Act in Minneapolis, despite state law preempting such regulations.The ordinance bans assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and unserialized ghost guns but cannot be enforced until state preemption is lifted.Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus plans legal action against the ordinance, arguing it&#8217;s unlawful without state authority.The ordinance serves as a political move to pressure the Minnesota Legislature for statewide gun control a

The Cross-Domain Contact Layer: Army Advances Multi-Domain Command-Pacific Following Successful Operational Experiment

HONOLULU— The U.S. Army is moving forward with the establishment of Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (MDC-PAC) following a successful multidomain command experiment that demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating maneuver formations with advanced multidomain capabilities at the theater level. The initiative combines the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into a theater-enabling joint force integrator [&#8230;]

TFB Review: Zenith Firearms ZF-5 Essentials Package

The MP5 has been in service for 60 years, and nobody has managed to retire it. Many police and military agencies around the world still run it in some capacity and it’s a cultural icon. Zenith Firearms makes one of the American-built civilian options in the ZF-5, and I picked one up with my own money. I had it Form 1'd as an SBR before it ever saw a range. Shooting it as a pistol was never the plan.Reviewing an MP5 clone without constantly referencing the MP5 is really tough. ZF-5 and MP5 a

POTD: U.S. and German Forces Train Together at Grafenwoehr

Interoperability is more than shared equipment. It comes down to how well units from different countries can train, communicate, and execute under pressure. Recent images from Grafenwoehr Training Area are the topic for today’s Photo Of The Day, and show that process in action during a joint small arms training event. The images capture U.S. and German personnel working side by side on the range, and German soldiers with the U.S. SIG Sauer pistols.Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment trai

Fudd Friday: Review - The Swedish m/38 Mauser

One of the true gems of the surplus world is the Swedish Mauser. These rifles combine old-world craftsmanship with modern ballistics. I bought this one during the COVID lockdowns of 2020, and in the years since, I have shot it for fun on the range, in competition, and taken it hunting. Here are all the many reasons why you should buy one.Reviews @ TFB:TFB Review: Gen 5 Glock 34 MOS – Am I a Glock Guy Now?TFB Review: Vectronix Vector X - Premium Laser Rangefinder BinocularTFB 1,000 Round Rev

Texas Gun Rights: New ATF Rules Are a Step Forward, Not the Finish Line

<p>Texas Gun Rights says proposed ATF reforms offer short-term relief but could expand long-term digital firearm tracking infrastructure.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/txgr-atf-rule-change-concerns/">Texas Gun Rights: New ATF Rules Are a Step Forward, Not the Finish Line</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>

RoGO Communications Awarded NASA SBIR Contract to Coordinate Aerial Support for Wildland Firefighters

Firefighter Location, Tactical Communications and Weather Data Deployed for Immediate Tactical Coordination, Lifesaving Situational AwarenessLakewood, Colo. (May 11, 2026) – RoGO Communications, a company founded to develop lifesaving technology for firefighters and first responders, has been awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to coordinate aerial support for wildfire firefighting. The Phase II [&#8230;]

ATF Gun Trace Data Leak Puts Tiahrt Amendment Back in the Spotlight

On Thursday, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement. The hearing was titled “Privacy Protections &amp; the Second Amendment: Examining ATF’s Relationship to the Tiahrt Amendment.”The hearing focused on the Tiahrt Amendment, enacted as part of a 2003 DOJ appropriations bill and subsequently renewed. The amendment restricts the ATF from releasing detailed fir