In The News: April 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New York Gun Law, NBC News, April 7, 2025. The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to recently enacted gun restrictions in New York, sidestepping a new case on the right to bear arms.

American Gun Craft Offers New Roto 12 Shotgun, Firearms News, April 7, 2025. American Gun Craft, a pioneer in handcrafted firearms, proudly announces the launch of three revolutionary ROTO 12 shotgun models, designed to blend cutting-edge engineering with classic craftsmanship. These new additions—the ROTO 12 CS “Chain Saw” Shotgun, the ROTO 12 Shotgun, and the ROTO 12 CS Compact Shotgun—offer enthusiasts unmatched versatility, power, and accessibility, all without the need for an FFL transfer.

New Alabama Law Allows People With Suicidal Thoughts to Voluntarily Surrender Firearms, AL.com, April 7, 2025. Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed a bill that would give gun owners a new option for voluntarily surrendering their firearms while they try to overcome suicidal thoughts.

Supreme Court Upholds Biden Regulations on 'Ghost Gun' Kits, NBC News, March 26, 2025. The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration effort to regulate “ghost gun” kits that allow people to easily obtain parts needed to assemble firearms from online sellers.

Oregon Gun Bill to Raise Possession Age to 21, Establish 72-Hour Wait Splits Lawmakers, OregonLive, April 1, 2025. The political polarization on gun control came into stark view among members of the Senate Judiciary Committee after they heard more than two hours of testimony on a controversial omnibus bill that would institute a waiting period to obtain a gun, raise the legal possession age and ban rapid-fire switch devices in Oregon.

Trump Administration to Roll Back Array of Gun Control Measures, April 7, 2025, The New York Times. The Trump administration is expected to roll back a range of Biden-era gun control measures, including a program to crack down on federally licensed gun dealers who falsify business records and skip customer background checks, according to two people briefed on the move.