2026-03-10T16:08:21Z https://nostr.now News2A https://nostr.now/npub1dn2d5l3q9vcgjdap67cy8hkhcwfq0xmnkdsyhnkvejxpfvemygcql4k5zz https://blossom.primal.net/ed8369074405fbae29a38fa96757308cc2357ab5956ec40ea10ac0f688bb0e5a.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/ed8369074405fbae29a38fa96757308cc2357ab5956ec40ea10ac0f688bb0e5a.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxhz8qvc3nglrn7rdmatdun5gr65df2crxq2xw50nu7na3ggmjtzszypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqwfw86w | NEWS |<br/><br/>This week&#39;s 2A Highlights stories (typically 30 seconds or less to read), click the link for details 👇<br/><br/>-New Mexico gets sued over waiting period<br/>-Pennsylvania silent on NFA firearms<br/>-Washington State jacks up permit fees<br/>-PA senate says yes to warrants for game wardens on private property<br/>-2A Insurance town hall streams to 9,000<br/>-Cook County / Connecticut briefs are insane<br/>-Smith &amp; Wesson merges with Savage<br/>-Bend, Oregon permit applications surge<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-19-2026/">https://www.news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-19-2026/</a> 2026-10-24T13:13:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8ul3kl6hh534saq0k5uhmhmnzvqw4lf9lyefm8pzgd897zx3e3tgzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rq8rrr9a | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/civil-rights-division-investigates-permitting-abuses-in-connecticut-municipalities-hints-at-more-investigations/">https://www.news2a.com/national/civil-rights-division-investigates-permitting-abuses-in-connecticut-municipalities-hints-at-more-investigations/</a><br/><br/>The Justice Department just launched investigations into two Connecticut towns over alleged permitting abuses and told News2A, “We are currently considering several possible lawsuits or investigations.” <br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-23T23:37:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrlkjx4pdf0kzjergvxpy4w5vhyvhvdxwy2rc2jsemrl9tu600degzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rq4n2tua | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/fifth-circuit-protects-knives-as-arms-strikes-down-portion-of-federal-switchblade-act/">https://www.news2a.com/national/fifth-circuit-protects-knives-as-arms-strikes-down-portion-of-federal-switchblade-act/</a><br/><br/>The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a major decision affecting switchblade knives.<br/><br/>What will the @TheJusticeDept do next?<br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-23T01:58:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxg4x9dhd4ft4xzdz4narz46al599traff2h0zc80kw5we8dajp4gzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rq2prspt | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/2a-victory-district-court-strikes-down-new-york-states-body-armor-ban/">https://www.news2a.com/national/2a-victory-district-court-strikes-down-new-york-states-body-armor-ban/</a><br/><br/>New York state argued that body armor is “uniquely designed to create mayhem,” and in response a United States District Court issued a first-of-its-kind ruling that is a HUGE 2A victory. ☝️<br/> 2026-10-23T01:55:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdz4c5p05a857yhkh5nd886zf53ca3nz2jaft74rl4qgzt6k7erpgzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqd32p3w | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/state-guidance-on-nfa-firearms-mixed-in-wake-of-atf-guidance-we-survey-6-states/">https://www.news2a.com/national/state-guidance-on-nfa-firearms-mixed-in-wake-of-atf-guidance-we-survey-6-states/</a><br/><br/>Six different states and six different messages regarding the @ATFHQ&#39;s recent guidance on NFA firearms.<br/><br/>Click for details that include Kansas, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Maryland, and Montana. ☝️ 2026-10-23T01:52:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxcdrsvp9j8nzujmdx0zlfn97c8h0zh73d7p8a7uwe85j6zzgvwsqzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqucss83 Meet Dick Heller at Gun For Hire Range, in New Jersey, on October 30.<br/><br/>Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners is sponsoring a Meet and Greet with the &#34;Gun Dude&#34; whose case famously brought us expanded 2A legal protections.<br/><br/>Details and how to register here:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cnjfo.com/event-6863224?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=10/20/2026">https://www.cnjfo.com/event-6863224?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=10/20/2026</a> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/d29d2db81279bc95ee755995c8982f42979a2cfa7c6b31b39e22ed405f3a483d.jpg"> 2026-10-20T21:59:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy2q6vumzrle6dv6l9rmm3q9dum6mhjymew6hgqkae6cmgx0sqnmqzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqfn4vgq | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/doj-continues-to-seek-narrow-injunction-in-silencer-shop-foundation-v-atf/">https://www.news2a.com/national/doj-continues-to-seek-narrow-injunction-in-silencer-shop-foundation-v-atf/</a><br/><br/>The Justice Department did what?<br/><br/>The tug-of-war between enforcement policies and legal holdings continues in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF.<br/><br/>Hat tip to Jared at Guns-n-Gadgets for his breakdown.<br/><br/>Full story in link ☝️ 2026-10-15T19:18:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0c7g94v72xf3cxxyt5q0nefvexj5nalggdh87xmu7728cw4fxtfczypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqecg79w | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/new-jersey/civil-rights-division-announces-investigation-of-new-jersey-town-over-permitting-delays/">https://www.news2a.com/new-jersey/civil-rights-division-announces-investigation-of-new-jersey-town-over-permitting-delays/</a><br/><br/>The Civil Rights Division lead by AAG Dhillon is turning its attention towards New Jersey once again, this time looking at permitting delays in a town that&#39;s already been sued once. <br/><br/>And, Ms. Dhillon is asking New Jersey residents who believe their rights are being infringed to submit complaints.<br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-15T14:33:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsttzgrqqug4rnezyvmvlf9x4kadrnathd70tdmzxd4s3klyukcnlgzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqtdqgl4 | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/third-circuit-upholds-ruling-striking-lifetime-gun-ban-for-nonviolent-felon-convicted-of-two-duis/">https://www.news2a.com/national/third-circuit-upholds-ruling-striking-lifetime-gun-ban-for-nonviolent-felon-convicted-of-two-duis/</a><br/><br/>&#34;The practice of permanently disarming felons only dates back to the 1960s.&#34;<br/><br/>The Third Circuit decides on a lifetime gun ban for a non-violent felon. Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-15T14:06:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8s4pw4jthk5jqam7uunjprzzvnaknwrqclzdmqdh7clhgd2ss25szypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqvchgy0 Check out our friends at Modern Warriors who are stocked with plenty of inventory to take advantage of the recent news on SBRs and suppressors.<br/><br/>Visit their Franklin or Nashville locations, or online at:<br/><br/><a href="https://modernwarriors.com/product-search/sbr-and-suppressed-weapons">https://modernwarriors.com/product-search/sbr-and-suppressed-weapons</a><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/4daca288719e6cd35e5f99e5b08d31fd08141b710514a876faa4a70e16ac8c7d.jpg"> 2026-10-14T12:54:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsptkc3xa4xxe9trg0k7me3mm7w394r0j957j7xhenxvuy7pqdkangzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rq68qtdc | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-5-2026/#national-guardsman-arrested-for-carrying-unlicensed-pistol-in-washington-d-c">https://news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-5-2026/#national-guardsman-arrested-for-carrying-unlicensed-pistol-in-washington-d-c</a><br/><br/>Imagine being paid by your government to protect a jurisdiction, and then being arrested while off-duty for carrying an unlicensed firearm.<br/><br/>Why are Americans losing their liberties when they cross state lines?<br/><br/>And will US Atty Pirro proceed with this prosecution?<br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-14T12:52:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswpc9udh3duzfqk980fn40ehak7rfmsenp08evlu7qh0rn6rta6wczypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rq57kulp | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://news2a.com/national/first-ever-town-hall-to-host-2a-legal-defense-providers-with-nationwide-livestream/">https://news2a.com/national/first-ever-town-hall-to-host-2a-legal-defense-providers-with-nationwide-livestream/</a><br/><br/>Mark your calendars for October 17.<br/><br/>AAO is hosting the first-ever town hall bringing together the nation&#39;s largest and most respected 2A legal defense providers for an audience-driven Q&amp;A session. Details in link ☝️<br/><br/>-it&#39;s free (registration required)<br/>-it&#39;s going to be live-streamed nationwide<br/>-discussion will be based on audience questions<br/>-door prizes even apply for online audience<br/><br/>Participants include:<br/><br/>CCW Safe<br/>Right To Bear Association<br/>Firearms Legal Protection<br/>Attorneys On Retainer<br/>Delta Defense LLC<br/>LegalShield<br/>Lone Star Firearm Defense LLC 2026-10-14T12:51:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxpkh2dmzfzv9t2vexq775q60czaq4xyt3zx4s4w2lyzlsl0jdtuqzypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqtxcw5w | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://news2a.com/national/doj-continues-to-fund-state-level-red-flag-programs-under-biden-era-bsca-with-131-million-yet-to-be-awarded/">https://news2a.com/national/doj-continues-to-fund-state-level-red-flag-programs-under-biden-era-bsca-with-131-million-yet-to-be-awarded/</a><br/><br/>$131 million this year awarded from the Justice Dept. to implement &#34;state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including, but not limited to, extreme risk protection order programs…&#34; 2026-10-14T12:48:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgullaypkaw2zghf47hz22zcrn6wzc6rx8vgyq4eptmd66dxftx5szypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqlddnnz | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-5-2026/#scotus-denies-cert-in-48-firearms-law-cases-including-minnesota-case-on-national-reciprocity">https://news2a.com/national/second-amendment-highlights-from-around-the-country-week-of-oct-5-2026/#scotus-denies-cert-in-48-firearms-law-cases-including-minnesota-case-on-national-reciprocity</a><br/><br/>SCOTUS turned down 48 firearms-law-related cases.<br/><br/>And yet, some of the most pressing 2A issues continue to affect significant parts of the population, like carry across state lines, and rights for adults under 21.<br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-14T12:47:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8k0ucsac80glkfchscz7cqxtw9szresgqq0xy2sqjkr9g5w0qu0szypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqvf39pg | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/idaho-attorney-general-promotes-lawful-acquisition-of-sbrs-sbss-and-suppressors/">https://www.news2a.com/national/idaho-attorney-general-promotes-lawful-acquisition-of-sbrs-sbss-and-suppressors/</a><br/><br/>Idaho becomes the first state to tacitly encourage civilians to lawfully purchase untaxed NFA firearms.<br/><br/>Idaho AG, Raul Labrador, issued a powerful statement yesterday. Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-14T12:46:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdtc5z36dycscy0ehewn2zey70xk04du6wtqug69pqxu43juajnrszypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqr8ee6v | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/editorials/gun-control-measures-dont-lower-crime-but-they-do-spur-innovation/">https://www.news2a.com/editorials/gun-control-measures-dont-lower-crime-but-they-do-spur-innovation/</a><br/><br/>What do gun control measures actually do?<br/><br/>They spur innovation and creativity.<br/><br/>From a solution that expands hunting opportunities for Pennsylvanians, to firearms that leave the ATF scratching their heads because they can&#39;t be classified, we look at some innovations that were largely spurred by gun control measures from. 2026-10-11T15:26:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqjh82xjyfss7g37mqc5a9kstl29znkvpkmuages2rnevsrznp6aczypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqpy2lvd | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/first-ever-town-hall-to-host-2a-legal-defense-providers-with-nationwide-livestream/">https://www.news2a.com/national/first-ever-town-hall-to-host-2a-legal-defense-providers-with-nationwide-livestream/</a><br/><br/>Mark your calendars for October 17.<br/><br/>American Armed Ordnance is hosting the first-ever town hall bringing together the nation&#39;s largest and most respected 2A legal defense providers for an audience-driven Q&amp;A session. Details in link ☝️<br/><br/>-it&#39;s free (registration required)<br/>-it&#39;s going to be live-streamed nationwide<br/>-discussion will be based on audience questions<br/>-door prizes even apply for online audience<br/><br/>Participants include:<br/><br/>CCW Safe<br/>Right To Bear Association<br/>Firearms Legal Protection<br/>Attorneys On Retainer<br/>Delta Defense LLC<br/>LegalShield<br/>Lone Star Firearm Defense LLC 2026-10-11T15:20:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0kczejxyvee7y9xadwxaapwt33uye5pkkftcgq6m0zne6pkd70sczypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqc82cm6 | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/atfs-gun-registry-surges-to-1-4-billion-records-as-atf-fbi-and-pentagon-suffer-cyber-attacks/">https://www.news2a.com/national/atfs-gun-registry-surges-to-1-4-billion-records-as-atf-fbi-and-pentagon-suffer-cyber-attacks/</a><br/><br/>The number of out-of-business records held by the ATF continues to grow. The number? North of 1.4 BILLION.<br/><br/>Simultaneously, the revelation of THREE significant cyber attacks on U.S. government agencies -- including the ATF itself -- are bringing further scrutiny upon the largest single collection of gun owner data in America.<br/><br/>Details in link 👆 2026-10-04T19:23:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyjw96utkku3qt2gdx7z605hzj3578qf8xj6m3q6um03p969umhyszypkdfkn7yq4npzfh58tmqs776lpeypumwwekqj7wenxgc99n8v3rqwucuz6 | NEWS |<br/><br/><a href="https://www.news2a.com/national/federal-judge-issues-preliminary-injunction-in-two-suits-challenging-connecticuts-glock-pistol-ban/">https://www.news2a.com/national/federal-judge-issues-preliminary-injunction-in-two-suits-challenging-connecticuts-glock-pistol-ban/</a><br/><br/>Yes, a District Judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Connecticut Glock ban. <br/><br/>But there are some even more interesting takeaways here:<br/><br/>-The DOJ immediately sought to use this in California<br/>-Glock issued a rare statement<br/>-Anti-gun jurisdictions moved at near lightning speed<br/><br/>Details in link ☝️ 2026-10-02T02:01:23Z