March 7–13, 2026
Sen. Cornyn Presses ATF Director Nominee on Firearm Records Database
Sen. John Cornyn followed up on the ATF director nomination hearing by demanding answers about a growing federal database of firearm records and the agency’s reported plans to bring on hundreds of new agents. The story raises ongoing concerns about whether the ATF is quietly building the infrastructure for a national gun registry.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/cornyn-atf-gun-record-database-questions/
Plaintiffs Seek Supreme Court Review in Suppressor Registration Case
The case Peterson v. United States is headed toward a potential Supreme Court showdown over suppressors and the National Firearms Act. Plaintiffs are asking the high court to weigh in on what could become a landmark NFA ruling.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/peterson-v-united-states-suppressor-nfa-case/
GRIP Act Introduced to Protect Against Federal Gun Registry
Federal legislators introduced the GRIP Act, which would prohibit federal funds and NICS background check data from being used to build a registry of gun owners — a direct legislative response to concerns about ATF data collection practices.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/grip-act-gun-owner-registry-protection/
Four Gun Control Bills Advance to Virginia’s Governor
Four anti-gun measures passed the Virginia legislature and now await the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The bills represent a significant push for new gun restrictions in the state.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/virginia-gun-control-bills-spanberger/
Alabama Media Backlash Over Proposed Ammo Tax Holiday
A left-leaning Alabama journalist drew attention — and criticism — for coverage framing the state’s proposed ammunition tax holiday as controversial. The story sparked broader debate over gun rights, taxation, and media bias on Second Amendment issues.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/alabama-ammo-tax-holiday-media-criticism/
18th New Jersey City Waives Carry Permit Fees
West Milford became the 18th New Jersey municipality to refund concealed carry permit fees, adding to a growing wave of local resistance to the state’s restrictive ‘carry killer’ law.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/west-milford-nj-carry-permit-fee-refunds/
Michigan Republicans Introduce Constitutional Carry Bill
House Bill 5653 was introduced in Michigan to establish permitless carry, which would make Michigan the 30th constitutional carry state if signed into law.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/michigan-constitutional-carry-bill/
D.C. Appeals Court Strikes Down Magazine Capacity Ban
In Benson v. United States, a three-judge D.C. appeals court panel ruled that the District’s 10-round magazine limit is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment — a significant legal win for gun rights advocates.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/dc-magazine-ban-unconstitutional/
National Constitutional Carry Act Introduced in Senate
Sen. Mike Lee introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act, which would allow any law-abiding gun owner to carry a firearm nationwide without a permit, superseding state permit requirements.
Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/national-constitutional-carry-act-mike-lee/
