Legislation
Georgia Lawmakers Debate Silencer Legalization While Gun Safety Bills Stall
Georgia legislators are considering a bill to remove the state's silencer restrictions, even as other gun safety proposals face legislative challenges in the state known for having some of the nation's loosest firearms laws.
Virginia Democrats Pass 12 Gun Restriction Bills, With More Pending
Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature has passed 12 bills restricting gun rights this year, including an assault weapons ban. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has 10 bills awaiting her decision while two more await enrollment.
Florida Proposes College Staff as Armed Campus 'Guardians' in Latest Campus Safety Debate
Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would permit trained college staff members to serve as armed 'guardians' on campus, representing one approach to campus security as the legislature nears the end of its 2026 session.
Virginia Democrats Pass 12 Gun Restriction Bills in 2026 Legislative Session
Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature has advanced 12 bills restricting gun rights, including a proposed assault weapons ban, as the state moves toward becoming the 11th with such restrictions.
Colorado Implements New Gun Safety Training Program as Regulations Expand
Colorado is rolling out a new gun safety education program for semiautomatic firearm purchases, with public meetings scheduled to explain the requirements as advocates on both sides of the debate voice concerns.
Louisiana 2026 Legislative Agenda Includes Major Campus Gun Policy Bills
Louisiana lawmakers are considering multiple bills in the 2026 session that would reshape campus gun laws, as part of a broader legislative agenda addressing workplace safety, criminal justice, and regulatory oversight.
Utah Legislature Advances Campus Gun Policy Overhaul, Banning Open Carry
Utah's legislature cleared a proposal to reshape campus gun policy by banning open carry while streamlining concealed carry procedures at colleges, reflecting broader state debates over campus security approaches.
Minnesota Gun Safety Bill Co-Written by Students Stalls in House, Heads to Senate
A Minnesota gun safety bill co-authored by high school students has advanced from the House following a lockdown drill at Edina High School in December 2025. The measure now faces consideration in the state Senate.
Wyoming Senate Panel Advances Bills to Allow 18-Year-Olds to Carry Firearms on University Campuses
A Wyoming Senate committee has forwarded multiple bills that would permit freshmen and other 18-year-olds to carry concealed weapons on University of Wyoming campuses, opening a new debate over campus firearm policies.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Maryland's Gun Seizure Law for Felons
The Supreme Court has declined to overturn a Maryland state court ruling that permits gun seizure from individuals sentenced to two years or more in prison.
New Bipartisan Coalition Develops Gun Policy Package for Wisconsin and Beyond
A newly formed national group bringing together gun rights supporters and gun control advocates has developed a package of firearms laws they believe could pass in Wisconsin and other states, seeking middle ground in polarized gun debates.
Utah Legislature Rejects Safe Firearm Storage Bill HB 80
Utah's legislature rejected House Bill 80, which would have established the state's first safe firearm storage law. Supporters argue the measure represents common-sense policy to prevent gun violence.
Bipartisan Coalition Seeks Common Ground on Wisconsin Gun Policy
A new national group bringing together gun rights supporters and gun control advocates is proposing a package of legislation aimed at finding legislative consensus on gun policy, with hopes of advancing the agenda in Wisconsin and other states.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Maryland's Gun Seizure Law for Convicted Felons
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn Maryland's law allowing gun seizure from individuals convicted of crimes carrying sentences of two or more years, marking a significant validation of state-level gun restriction authority.
New Jersey Gun Crime Laws Impose Criminal Penalties for Unsafe Firearm Storage
New Jersey law imposes criminal penalties on adults who allow minors under 16 to access loaded firearms that are not properly stored. The statutes establish strict liability requirements for firearm owners.
Wyoming Second Amendment Protection Act Passes Legislature Despite Law Enforcement Opposition
Wyoming's Second Amendment Protection Act cleared both chambers of the Legislature despite widespread opposition from state police agencies and sheriffs concerned about impacts on domestic violence and firearm removal protocols.
Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Enhancing Penalties for Repeat Domestic Violence Offenders
The Florida House and Senate unanimously approved legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals with multiple domestic violence convictions, addressing growing concerns about repeat offenders and victim safety.
West Virginia Senate Panel Advances Bill to Ease Domestic Violence Gun Prohibitions
The West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation that would allow individuals accused of domestic violence to retain firearms under certain circumstances, alongside a separate measure on machine gun sales.
California Courts Now Consider Gun Restriction Violations in Custody Decisions
A new California law effective January 1, 2026, allows courts to consider violations of firearm restrictions as a factor when determining child custody in domestic violence divorce cases.
New Hampshire House Rejects Red Flag Law Proposal During Mental Health Crisis Interventions Debate
New Hampshire's House of Representatives voted to reject a bill that would have created extreme risk protection orders allowing courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger during mental health crises.
Georgia Lawmakers Debate Silencer Legalization as Gun Safety Bills Stall
Georgia lawmakers are divided over a bill to remove restrictions on firearm silencers, with the debate occurring as other gun safety measures face obstacles in the legislative process.
Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Red Flag Law as Awareness Efforts Expand
Hawaiian legislators are examining extreme risk protection order legislation, with advocates noting a lack of public awareness about existing emergency intervention tools available to remove firearms during mental health crises.
Utah Legislature Approves Campus Gun Policy Banning Open Carry While Easing Concealed Carry Rules
Utah's legislature has given final approval to legislation reshaping gun policies on college campuses, banning open carry while making it easier for eligible individuals to carry concealed weapons.
Maine Joins 21 States as Red Flag Law Takes Effect
Maine's new extreme risk protection order law, approved by voters in November 2025, became effective on February 21, 2026, expanding the state's gun safety measures and joining the growing list of states with similar legislation.
Michigan Red Flag Law Orders Surge to Over 400 in 2025
Michigan's extreme risk protection order law saw a significant increase in usage, with 407 orders issued in 2025 compared to approximately 307 the prior year, according to the state's annual judicial report.
Colorado Advances Gun Control Bills Targeting 3D-Printed Firearms and Barrel Sales
Colorado lawmakers have moved forward with legislation to ban 3D-printed firearms and impose new restrictions on gun barrel sales, advancing measures aimed at closing perceived loopholes in existing regulations.
Connecticut Governor Lamont Proposes Ban on Convertible Handguns
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is seeking legislation to ban sales of handguns that can be converted into automatic weapons, targeting what supporters say are weapons susceptible to illegal modification.