The legislative front has been busy this week, with skirmishes over firearms laws playing out in statehouses and on Capitol Hill alike. Here’s where things stand.
Blumenthal’s Jaime’s Law Makes Another Appearance
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have reintroduced Jaime’s Law, which would impose background check requirements on ammunition purchases. Like its predecessors, the bill faces an uphill battle in the current Congress, but its reintroduction signals that gun control advocates aren’t done pushing ammo restrictions as a backdoor approach to limiting access to firearms.
Wyoming Passes Second Amendment Protection Act
Good news out of the Cowboy State. Wyoming’s Senate passed the Second Amendment Protection Act (Senate File 101), which one legislator described as an insurance policy against a “dystopian future” where federal overreach threatens residents’ gun rights. The bill bars Wyoming law enforcement from enforcing any federal gun regulations that violate residents’ Second Amendment rights, passing by a commanding 26-to-5 vote. It now heads to the House.
New Mexico: Anti-Gun Bills Die at Adjournment
The New Mexico legislature adjourned sine die from its 2026 session, and according to the NRA-ILA, anti-gun advocates came up empty. Despite a coordinated push, gun control measures failed to survive the session — a win for New Mexico gun owners that shouldn’t be overlooked.
New Mexico’s Assault Weapons Ban Fails
Separately confirmed via KUNM: Senate Bill 17, the so-called “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act,” which would have banned certain semi-automatic firearms and tightened dealer regulations, stalled in its final committee and died when the legislature adjourned. Another one bites the dust.
Colorado Targets “Ghost Guns” Again
The Colorado House Judiciary Committee approved HB26-1144 on a 7-4 party-line vote, a bill aimed at 3D-printed firearms and their components, framed as a crackdown on so-called “ghost guns.” The measure would prohibit using 3D printers to manufacture firearms or large-capacity magazines, and would even criminalize possessing or sharing digital instructions to do so — raising immediate First and Second Amendment concerns. Colorado has been on an aggressive gun control trajectory for several years, and this bill fits squarely into that pattern. It now heads to the full House.
Georgia Considers Suppressor Legislation
On Monday, February 23rd, Georgia’s House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 1324, and the Senate Judiciary Committee will take up the companion measure, Senate Bill 499. Both bills would remove suppressors from Georgia’s “dangerous weapons” list and update state law to ensure future changes in federal law don’t unintentionally penalize law-abiding Georgians. Enhanced criminal penalties for using a suppressor in the commission of a crime would remain unchanged. If you’re a Georgia gun owner, now is the time to contact your representatives.
Missouri: Two Groups, Two Bills, One Goal
Two Missouri groups are fighting over dueling pro-gun bills. The Missouri Firearms Coalition is backing Senate Bill 858, which would bar state and local officers from enforcing federal gun laws and impose a $50,000 fine on agencies that employ officers who cooperate with federal enforcement. The Missouri Sheriffs Constitutional Firearm Alliance is pushing Senate Bill 955, a competing measure that achieves similar goals while still allowing coordination with federal agencies on other law enforcement matters. Both sides claim to be the true defenders of Second Amendment rights — the disagreement is in the details.
Tennessee Bill Would Block Constitutional Challenges — GOA Calls for Action
The Gun Owners of America is sounding the alarm over Tennessee HB 1971 (companion: SB 1958), which they say would strip citizens and organizations of the legal standing needed to challenge unconstitutional gun laws in court. Right now, Tennessee law gives citizens a clear legal pathway to ask courts whether a state law violates the Constitution — this bill would severely narrow that pathway. GOA is asking for action: contact your state legislators.
Axon-Backed Bill Would Exempt Tasers from Federal Gun Laws
The House has passed the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (HR 2189), backed by Axon (maker of the Taser), which removes certain conducted-energy devices and other less-than-lethal weapons from the definition of a “firearm” under the Gun Control Act of 1968. The practical effect would be to make these devices more accessible to everyday consumers without background checks. Proponents — including the Fraternal Order of Police — argue it’s a common-sense fix for an outdated classification. Gun control groups are predictably melting down. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Oregon: Bullying Allegations Over Gun Bill Vote
Drama in Oregon, where Rep. Jason Kropf (D-Bend) is facing a formal conduct complaint after allegedly pressuring a fellow Democrat to change her vote on House Bill 4145, a measure implementing Measure 114 — the voter-approved gun control law still tied up in court. Rep. Thủy Trần (D-Portland) initially voted no over concerns about FBI data retention, then changed her vote to yes following a private recess with Kropf. Trần later confirmed that Kropf’s conduct “created a hostile working environment.” A gun rights advocate filed the complaint with Oregon’s Legislative Equity Office. The bill now advances to the full House floor.
The fight never stops — and neither do we. We’ll be digging deeper into several of these stories in the coming week, so stay tuned.
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