Trump administration rolling back gun regulations; suing states; signals reciprocity push; DOJ using appellate strategy; opens Philadelphia investigation; Yakym introduces H.R. 9719 for federal park carry
Key Questions
What lawsuits has the DOJ filed against state gun laws?
The DOJ filed suits against California over its Glock ban, safe handgun roster, and AB 1127, as well as against Virginia's assault weapons ban through the new Second Amendment Section. Maryland Republicans have also requested DOJ review of their state's Glock restrictions.
What actions is the Trump administration taking on federal gun regulations?
The administration is rolling back dozens of gun regulations, including an ATF proposal to limit records retention to 20-30 years and restoring gun rights to some individuals with mental illness. Trump has signaled support for national concealed carry reciprocity.
What legislation was introduced for carry rights in federal parks?
Reps. Yakym and Fallon introduced H.R. 9719 to permit concealed carry in federal park buildings, backed by groups including the GOA, NRA, and SAF. The NRA has also filed an amicus brief in a Maryland non-recognition case.
DOJ filed lawsuits against California (Glock ban, safe handgun roster, AB 1127) and Virginia (assault weapons ban) via the new Second Amendment Section. Maryland Republican lawmakers asked DOJ to review their state's Glock ban; NRA already filed suit. The administration is rolling back dozens of gun regulations, including ATF proposing to limit records retention to 20-30 years (GOA calls it 'unacceptable') and restoring gun rights to individuals with mental illness. Trump signaled national concealed carry reciprocity push at PA rally; NRA president Bachenberg pushing H.R. 38; FPC warns current bills insufficient. NRA filed amicus brief in Duvall v. Maryland challenging non-recognition of out-of-state carry permits. DOJ opened a federal civil rights investigation into Philadelphia's 'good cause' permit revocation standard. Reps. Yakym and Fallon introduced H.R. 9719 to allow concealed carry in federal park buildings, with support from GOA, NRA, and SAF. A former FBI agent's opinion piece criticizes rollbacks.