Mar 24, 2026 – Bearing Arms contributor and investigative journalist John Petrolino has been doing a deep dive on New Jersey right to carry data ever …  Petrolino has been trying to get more information about permit data for retired law enforcement in the Garden State, but he's … Now Petrolino is suing the New Jersey State Police as well as "Trooper X"; the unknown employee who refused to hand over the information…

Mar 29, 2026 – The Ninth Circuit recently heard an en banc review in Yukutake v. Lopez which involves firearm purchase requirements in Hawaii. Did Hawaii get caught lying while playing “he said,” “she said”?Previously reported, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard en banc arguments in a case challenging Hawaii’s firearm purchase...

Mar 27, 2026 – The Department of Justice announced that a settlement agreement was met concerning censored online speech. The parties agreed that governmental agencies will not threaten social media companies in the future.Stemming from an executive order issued by President Trump, a settlement was reached in two cases concerning potential online censorship. The...

Mar 25, 2026 – NYSRPA v. Bruen ruled that subjective permitting standards were to be abolished. New Jersey has one on the books and a recent case weakens the government’s ability to use it.New Jersey has on their books a subjective standard when it comes to issuing firearms-related permits. The law, 2C:58-3(c)(5), says that...

Mar 24, 2026 – The NRA Foundation cut the NRA out of their governance process. While trying to dismiss the NRA’s lawsuit, did they purposefully not provide a set of bylaws in their filing?As we've previously reported, the NRA Foundation did change their bylaws to cut the NRA Board of Directors out of any...

Mar 23, 2026 – The Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners announced a restructure and election of new leadership. Trustees select firearms instructor, advocate, and activist Don Decasse as interim president of the organization.Leadership from the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners has announced there’s been some major restructuring of the organization. In the...

Mar 23, 2026 – A judge recently ruled on a request to limit an order concerning possession of firearms on USPS property. What does the Postal Service have to say in light of the ruling?A U.S. district court judge denied a request from the Department of Justice seeking the limitation in the scope of...

Mar 21, 2026 – The New Jersey Permit to Carry Dashboard that’s been available since 2024 stuttered between gubernatorial administrations. While the system was on pause a bill that would force transparency was reintroduced.In 2023 former Attorney General Matthew Platkin issued a directive that forced the reporting on permit-to-carry application statistics. Previously reported, Black...

Mar 20, 2026 – The California prohibition on the possession of switchblade knives has been challenged. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that law and petitioners are now seeking an en banc review.Late 2025 the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case Knife Rights, Inc. v. Bonta. Attorney...

Mar 19, 2026 – The annual Great American Outdoor Show is host to not only a ton of awesome vendors, but informed experts sharing their knowledge during seminars. This year, instructor Jeff Gonzales gave an “Active Shooter Readiness” presentation.Gonzales is the owner and operator of Trident Concepts, LLC. Gonzales, a former U.S. Navy SEAL,...

Mar 17, 2026 – In National Rifle Association v. NRA Foundation, the NRA alleges that Foundation trustees cut them out of the trustee selection process. That’s now been confirmed through documents the Foundation filed.NRA v. NRA Foundation was brewing prior to the suit being filed in January 2026. Rumors about a number of things...

Mar 16, 2026 – Women are one of the fastest growing demographics of gun owners. The Rose Garden is about to launch and seems like a virtual town square for female shooters to collaborate.TerryAnn Bowen is one of the co-owners of Manchester Firing Line in New Hampshire and the founder of Iron Rose Women’s...

Mar 13, 2026 – A lawsuit filed a little over a year ago challenges New Jersey’s strict laws regulating “hollow nose” ammunition. A summary judgment in Bergmann-Schoch v. Platkin was requested on Mar. 12.There’s been a long-standing law in the Garden State that regulates the place and manner in which people may possess hollow...

Mar 12, 2026 – The Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation is dedicated to teaching firearm safety and responsibility to youth. They recently announced that Walther made a wonderful donation to support their mission.“The Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation proudly announces a generous donation from Walther: a world-class KK500 Expert rifle that will directly support the development of a...

Mar 12, 2026 – The NRA v. NRA Foundation lawsuit is rather murky. There’s allegations from one side and silence from the other. What’s up with a “Foundation” webpage that was registered last year?There’s no doubt that an ugly battle has been ongoing between the National Rifle Association and its sister organization the NRA...

Mar 10, 2026 – Want to carry a firearm in as many states as possible? As one firearms instructor is warning, be prepared to travel and shell out some money. Since the 2022 landmark NYSRPA v. Bruen decision, every jurisdiction in the United States was forced to issue carry permits or licenses on a “shall-issue”...

Mar 9, 2026 – The National Shooting Sports Foundation hosts the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show. SHOT Show® 2026 was one for the record books and Mark Oliva told Bearing Arms about it.The NSSF is the firearm industry trade organization. When pundits describe civil rights groups such as the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation,...

Feb 17, 2026 – National Rifle Association members are navigating the conflict between the Association and NRA Foundation; the Friends of NRA Program is still on with funds going to other (c)(3)s.Earlier this year the National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against the NRA Foundation. The NRA alleges that the Foundation is withholding crucial...

Feb 12, 2026 – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals heard the combined Koons and Siegel cases en banc on Feb. 11, and I was in the courtroom to watch the oral arguments in person. Plaintiffs’ Attorneys may have bested the state, leaving interveners with crossed fingers.As previously reported, the full Third Circuit Court...

Feb 4, 2026 – In what can be described as a lover’s quarrel and misappropriation of emotions due to sour grapes from a set of aggrieved former directors, the NRA and their sister 501(c)(3) organization the NRA Foundation are embattled in a nasty lawsuit. The NRA proper alleges that the NRA Foundation has been...

Feb 2, 2026 – The saga of NRA v. NRA Foundation does not seem to be settling down. A new website has been published and it alleges to share so-called “facts” on the conflict.In early Jan. 2026, it was announced that the National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against sister organization the NRA Foundation....

Jan 30, 2026 – Hawaii has been under a microscope because of their anti-Second Amendment stance, and lawmakers are unrepentant in their efforts to undermind a fundamental right. On Jan. 20, 2026 attorney Alan Beck delivered masterful and sound arguments when challenging Hawaii’s so-called "sensitive location” law. Wolford v. Lopez seeks to undo Hawaii’s flipping...

Jan 29, 2026 – There are five main national Second Amendment advocacy groups in the United States. All of them and/or their sister organizations have indicated they’re in communications with the Trump Administration.While this is not a completely exhaustive list, it’s safe to say there are five big national Second Amendment advocacy groups in...

Jan 28, 2026 – National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Doug Hamlin addressed some concerns of members. In the wake of NRA v. NRA Foundation, members are worried about Friends of the NRA Dinners.Earlier this month it was announced that the National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against its sister organization the NRA Foundation....

Jan 26, 2026 – Pennsylvania has a robust preemption law, but that hasn’t stopped anti-liberty forces from enacting infringements. A win out of Harrisburg, Pa. marked the overturn of their final illegal firearm-related ordinance.Under Pennsylvania law, Title 18 Section 6120(a), municipalities are forbidden from preempting commonwealth law on firearms. Over the years there have...