Big things are happening right now for gun rights advocates: a big legal win in CA and an important development in the effort to repeal parts of the National Firearms Act (NFA).
First, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals just struck down California’s “one gun a month” law. In a unanimous 3-0 decision, the court said the law was unconstitutional. The judges ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right to own and buy multiple firearms—not just one. This decision is a big win for the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition, and it sends a strong message to other states considering similar laws.
Second, the Senate is now reviewing a major bill that includes the Hearing Protection Act and the SHORT Act—both aimed at removing suppressors and short-barreled firearms from NFA regulations. Today is a key day: the Senate parliamentarian is reviewing these parts of the bill to decide if they can remain in under the Senate’s Byrd Rule. This is part of a process that decides which parts of the bill meet budget rules.
The goal is to get the bill to President Trump by July 4th, and the full Senate vote could happen within days.
Bottom line: This is a critical moment for the Second Amendment. With a big court win and real progress in the Senate, now is the time for gun owners to stay involved and keep the pressure on lawmakers.