DOJ Sues Denver Over AR-15 Ban: First Federal Hardware Challenge in Years
DOJ sued Denver over its AR-15 ban and Colorado’s magazine cap, the first federal challenge to a municipal hardware ban in years. Heading to SCOTUS.
gun regulation
ATF Proposes Direct-to-Door Firearm Shipping
The ATF’s new proposed rule (RIN 1140-AB05) would let licensed dealers verify remote buyers and ship guns directly to your home after a NICS check clears.
Senate Confirms Cekada as ATF Director
Senate confirms Robert Cekada as ATF director April 29, 2026, the first GOP-nominated director in agency history. Tied to the 34-rule reform package.
ATF Drops 34-Rule Reform Package: What Changed
ATF’s 34-rule reform repeals the pistol brace rule, bump stock language, and CLEO notice. Director Robert Cekada announced April 29, 2026.
USPS Will Mail Handguns Again. Here’s What Changed.
USPS reversed a 1927 ban and now allows direct-to-consumer handgun mailing as of April 2, 2026. DOJ ruled the prior restriction unconstitutional.
Three NFA Suits Set Up a SCOTUS Showdown Over Registry
Three federal NFA suits argue Congress lost authority over the SBR and suppressor registry once the OBBB zeroed the tax. SCOTUS is the next stop.
GOA Asks DOJ IG to Probe ATF Gun Owner Data Leak
Gun Owners of America asked the DOJ Inspector General to investigate ATF and DOJ attorneys who filed a member NFA tax records on a public docket. Twice.