Gun Laws

Priorities: Virginia Governor Signs 5 Anti-Gun Bills into Law

Among the five-pack of new gun laws signed last week by Gov. Ralph Northam is a measure to ration handgun sales to one-per-month. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Friday signed the vanguard…


ATF Greenlights Drive-up, Curbside Gun Shop Services

The ATF last week clarified that gun shops can conduct services outside of their storefront, such as in a booth in the parking lot or through a drive-up window. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Federal gun regulators…


March Sees Highest Number of Daily, Weekly NICS Checks in History

Late March saw the highest number of FBI NICS checks processed in the agency’s history. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System recently logged its highest volume day…


NICS Gun Sales Numbers Nearly Double for March

This month was the highest number of NSSF-adjusted NICS checks for the month of March in the past 21 years. (Graphics: NSSF) Licensed gun dealers in the U.S. saw exponential growth in sales last month…



After Lawsuits, New Jersey Re-opens Gun Shops Closed by COVID Order

New Jersey’s gun shops had to close down last week due to the Governor’s order, but are set to re-open on Tuesday. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy did some backpedaling Monday on…


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Welcome Aboard, First Time New Gun Owners!

With a historic surge in gun and ammunition purchases, reportedly spearheaded by first-time buyers, the gun community is reaching out to help with the vital next steps. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade group…


Trump Administration: Gun Industry is Essential Business

Updated federal guidance includes gun industry partners as “crucial to community resilience and continuity of essential functions.” (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Saturday included the firearm industry on the country’s…


Lawsuits Fly Over Gun Shop Closure Orders

Gun stores and Second Amendment groups have been fighting to stay open to allow Americans to exercise their right to keep and bear arms, despite restrictions brought about from stay-at-home orders. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Second…


Gun Shops Fight Back Against Government Efforts to Close Them

While many states and cities recognize gun stores as an essential part of the right to keep and bear arms, others are ordering them closed. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Across the country, the firearms industry is…