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In early 2025, several gun control measures were introduced in Congress, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. These proposals have garnered mixed reactions, with proponents arguing they are necessary for public safety, while opponents cite Second Amendment rights. The legislation aims to address the rising gun violence rates across the United States. Source: https://www.congress.gov/Read More →

In early 2025, several gun control measures were introduced in Congress, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. These proposals have garnered mixed reactions, with proponents arguing they are necessary for public safety, while opponents cite Second Amendment rights. The legislation aims to address the rising gun violence rates across the United States. – Source: [Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/) Source: https://www.congress.gov/)Read More →

While no federal constitutional category Amendments are on the horizon, some states are considering changes to their own laws and constitutions regarding firearms. In Maine, there is a potential ballot initiative for 2025 concerning “Extreme Risk Protection Orders.” Looking ahead to 2026, Arkansas will have a “Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment” on the ballot, and Massachusetts will vote on a “Firearm Regulations Referendum.” Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Maine_Extreme_Risk_Protection_Orders_to_Restrict_Firearms_and_Weapons_Access_Initiative_(2025) Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_Right_to_Keep_and_Bear_Arms_Amendment_(2026) Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Firearm_Regulations_Referendum_(2026)Read More →

In June 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enshrine common-sense gun safety measures. While not a 2025 proposal, it’s a significant ongoing effort that aims to permanently establish principles such as raising the federal minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21, mandating universal background checks, instituting a waiting period for gun purchases, and barring civilian purchase of assault weapons. Source: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/06/08/governor-newsom-proposes-28th-amendment-to-the-u-s-constitution-to-enshrine-common-sense-gun-safety/Read More →

Introduced in the House on April 17, 2025, H.Res.339 expresses support for the Second Amendment and commends the Trump administration’s efforts to protect Second Amendment freedoms by reviewing and eliminating policies from the previous administration. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/339Read More →

A key proposed legislation introduced in 2025 is the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” This bill, if passed, would mandate that all states recognize concealed carry permits issued by any other state, effectively creating a national standard for concealed carry. Source: https://aoav.org.uk/2025/us-gun-control-in-2025-a-look-ahead/ Source: https://statecourtreport.org/2024/01/18/2024-preview-the-biggest-cases-to-watch-in-the-year-ahead/Read More →

An executive order was signed on February 7, 2025, directing the Attorney General to review all federal actions from January 2021 to January 2025 that may have “impinged” on Second Amendment rights. The goal is to identify and potentially undo policies deemed infringing, including rules from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and positions taken in litigation affecting gun rights. Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/02/07/executive-order-on-protecting-second-amendment-rights/ Source: https://cbcfinc.org/news/2025/02/07/executive-order-on-protecting-second-amendment-rights/ Source: https://law.duke.edu/news/2025/02/07/executive-order-on-protecting-second-amendment-rights/Read More →

As of June 2025, there are no new federal constitutional category Amendments concerning gun control that have been ratified or are actively moving through the proposal process. The national conversation around firearms continues to be centered on the interpretation of the Second Amendment, with significant developments occurring through executive orders and proposed legislation rather than attempts to amend the Constitution itself. Source: https://aoav.org.uk/2025/us-gun-control-in-2025-a-look-ahead/ Source: https://www.njsbf.org/news/gun-control-laws-2025/ Source: https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/01/us-gun-laws-2025-a-state-by-state-overview/ Source: https://www.ussc.gov/guidelines/category Amendments/proposed-category Amendments-2025Read More →

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-judge-blocks-california-law-that-would-have-banned-carrying-firearms-in-most-public-placesRead More →

Governor Newsom Proposes Historic 28th Amendment SACRAMENTO – Today Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to enshrine fundamental, broadly supported gun safety measures into law. While leaving the 2nd Amendment unchanged and respecting America’s gun-owning tradition, the Governor’s proposal guarantees common sense constitutional protections and gun safety measures that Democrats, Republicans, independent voters, and gun owners overwhelmingly support – including universal background checks, raising the firearm purchase age to 21, instituting a firearm purchase waiting period, and barring the civilian purchase of assault weapons. “Our ability to make a more perfect union is literally written into the Constitution,” saidRead More →