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Concealed Carry Reciprocity 2026: Navigate the State-by-State Maze

Practical guide for people who carry and cross state lines

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DownRange Editorial
·August 27, 20266 min read
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Concealed Carry Reciprocity 2026: Navigate the State-by-State Maze
The Bruen Battles of 2026 — Every Court Fight That Will Determine Your Rights
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April 30, 2026 · 4 min read

The Bruen Battles of 2026 — Every Court Fight That Will Determine Your Rights

Four years after NYSRPA v. Bruen, lower courts are still fighting about what it means. Here are the cases that matter most right now.

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Forty-Two States Allow Carry; Your Permit Still Won't Work Everywhere
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August 12, 2026 · 8 min read

Forty-Two States Allow Carry; Your Permit Still Won't Work Everywhere

Practical guide for people who carry and cross state lines

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States Test Bruen: Which Gun Laws Survive Court Challenges
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July 1, 2026 · 8 min read

States Test Bruen: Which Gun Laws Survive Court Challenges

Which state laws are winning in court, which are getting struck down

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States Test Bruen: Which Gun Laws Survive Court Challenges
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May 29, 2026 · 8 min read

States Test Bruen: Which Gun Laws Survive Court Challenges

Which state laws are winning in court, which are getting struck down

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The AR-15 in 2026: assault weapons bans, court rulings, and where things stand
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May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

The AR-15 in 2026: assault weapons bans, court rulings, and where things stand

The AR-15 Isn't Going Anywhere, But 2026 Will Test That Promise We're two years into the post-Bruen landscape, and I need to be straight wi

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ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun
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May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun

The ATF dropped 34 rulemakings in late 2024. Most aren't new restrictions—here's what actually changes.

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ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later
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May 23, 2026 · 10 min read

ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later

The ATF issued its pistol brace rule in January 2023. Courts have been unraveling it since.

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