2A Lawsuit Tracker

Challenges to Maryland's many places where carry is banned, and its rule against carrying on private property without the owner's consent.

On Jan 20, 2026 the Fourth Circuit upheld most of Maryland's location bans (including government buildings, transit, schools, parks, museums, health care, stadiums, places selling alcohol and near demonstrations) but held the private-property default rule unconstitutional as to property open to the public. Maryland's own petition (Moore v. Kipke, No. 25-1206) was dismissed under Rule 46 on Aug 13, 2026. The challengers' petition is set for the Nov 6, 2026 conference.

Next: Conference Nov 6, 2026; an order could follow on the next orders list.

1. May 7, 2025Argued at the 4th Cir.
2. Jan 20, 20264th Cir. decision (mostly for Maryland)
3. Aug 13, 2026Maryland's petition (No. 25-1206) dismissed under Rule 46
4. Nov 6, 2026Supreme Court conference (scheduled)

Challenges to Cook County, Illinois' and Connecticut's bans on AR-15-style rifles. The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the Second Amendment protects owning AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles.

The Court granted review on June 30, 2026 and combined the two cases (Grant limited to the Viramontes question). Oral argument is set for Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026.

Next: Argument Dec 2, 2026. Decisions in argued cases usually come by the end of June.

1. Jun 2, 20257th Cir. rules for Cook County (Viramontes)
2. Aug 22, 20252d Cir. rules for Connecticut (Grant)
3. Aug 27, 2025Viramontes cert petition filed
4. Jun 30, 2026Cert granted; cases combined
5. Dec 2, 2026Oral argument (scheduled)

A Massachusetts gun store owner challenges the state's 2024 expansion of its assault-weapons ban to "assault-style firearms."

The First Circuit affirmed dismissal of the case on July 21, 2026. The petition was filed Oct 15, 2026; Massachusetts waived a response and the petition is set for the Nov 13, 2026 conference.

Next: Conference Nov 13, 2026.

1. Jul 21, 20261st Cir. affirms dismissal
2. Oct 15, 2026Cert petition filed
3. Nov 13, 2026Conference (scheduled)

Challenge to two CCIA carry rules: the default ban on carrying on private property without the owner's sign or consent, and the ban on carrying in public parks.

On May 18, 2026 the Second Circuit affirmed the injunction against the private-property default rule (as to property open to the public) and upheld the public-parks ban against a facial challenge. The challengers asked the Supreme Court to review the parks ruling (Sept 16, 2026); New York's response is due Dec 3, 2026.

Next: New York's response is due Dec 3, 2026, then a conference.

1. Sep 13, 2022Filed in W.D.N.Y.
2. Jun 25, 2025Argued at the 2d Cir.
3. May 18, 20262d Cir.: private-property default struck (open to public); parks ban upheld
4. Sep 16, 2026Cert petition filed (parks)
5. Dec 3, 2026NY's response duescheduled

Asks whether Washington's total ban on possessing a firearm after a second misdemeanor DUI conviction within seven years violates the Second Amendment.

The petition was filed Sep 2, 2026, after the Washington Supreme Court ruled for the State on Jun 11, 2026. Washington waived its right to respond, and the case is set for the Justices' Nov 6, 2026 conference.

Next: Justices consider the petition at the Nov 6, 2026 conference.

1. Jun 11, 2026Washington Supreme Court reverses and orders judgment for the State
2. Sep 2, 2026Cert petition filed at the Supreme Court
3. Oct 8, 2026Washington waives its right to respond
4. Oct 14, 2026Distributed for the Nov 6 conference
5. Nov 6, 2026Justices' conference (scheduled)

A criminal case asking whether someone can be prosecuted for unlicensed gun possession when the licensing law in force at the time was unconstitutional and there was no other lawful basis to disarm him.

Petition filed Sept 23, 2026. New York first waived a response; on Oct 13, 2026 the Court requested one, due Nov 12, 2026.

Next: Response due Nov 12, 2026.

1. Jan 22, 2026Appellate Division decision
2. Sep 23, 2026Cert petition filed
3. Oct 13, 2026Response requested
4. Nov 12, 2026Response duescheduled

Challenges to New Jersey's "assault firearm" ban and its ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds.

On July 17, 2026 the full Third Circuit held both laws violate the Second Amendment as to semi-automatic rifles and over-10-round magazines. The court stayed its mandate while New Jersey seeks Supreme Court review, so the laws remain in effect. NJ filed its petition Oct 1, 2026; the response is due Nov 4, 2026.

Next: After the response, the petition goes to a conference. NJ asked the Court to consider it alongside Viramontes/Grant.

1. Jul 1, 2025Argued before a 3-judge panel
2. Oct 15, 2025Reheard by the full court (en banc)
3. Jul 17, 2026En banc ruling against both NJ laws
4. Oct 1, 2026NJ files cert petition; mandate stayed meanwhile
5. Nov 4, 2026Response due

Challenge to New York State's and New York City's bans on stun guns and tasers.

The district court ruled for the City (Mar 24, 2025) and the Second Circuit affirmed by summary order (Apr 13, 2026), holding the challengers had not shown stun guns and tasers are in common use. The Supreme Court asked for a response, now due Nov 23, 2026.

Next: Response due Nov 23, 2026.

1. Mar 24, 2025S.D.N.Y. rules for the City
2. Apr 13, 20262d Cir. affirms (summary order)
3. Jul 7, 2026Cert petition filed
4. Sep 8, 2026Supreme Court requests a response
5. Nov 23, 2026Response duescheduled

Challenge to California's ban on possessing magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, including a Takings Clause claim over forced surrender without compensation.

Petition pending after the Ninth Circuit ruled for California (Mar 20, 2025). Distributed for conferences through June 29, 2026; the latest filings are an Aug 3, 2026 supplemental brief and an Aug 11, 2026 letter from California.

1. Mar 20, 20259th Cir. rules for California
2. Jun 29, 2026Distributed for conference; no ruling entered
3. Aug 3, 2026Challengers' supplemental brief
4. Aug 11, 2026California's letter

A Washington gun store challenges the state's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds; the question is whether such magazines are "arms" protected by the Second Amendment.

Petition filed Aug 6, 2025 after the Washington Supreme Court ruled for the State (May 8, 2025). Distributed for conferences through June 29, 2026; supplemental brief filed Aug 3, 2026.

1. May 8, 2025Washington Supreme Court rules for the State
2. Aug 6, 2025Cert petition filed
3. Jun 29, 2026Distributed for conference; no ruling entered
4. Aug 3, 2026Supplemental brief

Challenge to Connecticut's ban on AR-15-style rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds.

Petition filed Oct 3, 2025. It was sent to several conferences through June 29, 2026 with no ruling; no action has been entered since.

1. Aug 22, 20252d Cir. rules for Connecticut
2. Oct 3, 2025Cert petition filed
3. Jun 29, 2026Distributed for conference; no ruling entered

Challenge to Maine's 2024 law requiring a 72-hour wait after buying a firearm before taking possession.

The First Circuit ruled on Apr 3, 2026 (for Maine). The Supreme Court denied review on Oct 19, 2026.

1. Apr 3, 20261st Cir. decision
2. Oct 19, 2026Cert denied

A man holding two other states' carry permits challenged Minnesota's reciprocity law, which recognizes permits only from certain states, arguing he should not need a third permit to carry in Minnesota.

The Eighth Circuit upheld Minnesota's law (May 26, 2026). The Supreme Court denied review on Oct 5, 2026, leaving that ruling in place.

1. May 26, 20268th Cir. upholds Minnesota's law
2. Aug 24, 2026Cert petition filed
3. Oct 5, 2026Cert denied

Challenge to Hawaii's rule that a carry-license holder may not carry on private property open to the public (such as stores) unless the owner expressly allows it.

The Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit on June 25, 2026 (opinion by Justice Alito, 6–3), holding the Hawaii default rule violates the Second Amendment. Judgment issued July 27, 2026; the case went back to the lower courts. On Aug 10, 2026 the Ninth Circuit, on remand, affirmed the preliminary injunction against Hawaii's private-property default rule; its earlier rulings on the other parts of Hawaii's law stand.

1. Apr 1, 2025Cert petition filed
2. Oct 3, 2025Cert granted (Question 1)
3. Jan 20, 2026Argued
4. Jun 25, 2026Decided: reversed and remanded
5. Jul 27, 2026Judgment issued
6. Aug 10, 20269th Cir. on remand upholds the injunction against the private-property default rule

Whether the federal ban on gun possession by an "unlawful user" of a controlled substance (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)) could be applied to a man based only on regular marijuana use.

On June 18, 2026 the Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit (opinion by Justice Gorsuch), ruling the prosecution, based only on his marijuana use without proof of individual danger, violated the Second Amendment. Judgment issued July 20, 2026.

1. Jan 31, 20255th Cir. decision
2. Mar 2, 2026Argued
3. Jun 18, 2026Decided: affirmed
4. Jul 20, 2026Judgment issued

Challenged Florida's 2018 law barring 18 to 20 year olds from buying firearms. The full Eleventh Circuit upheld the law 8 to 4, and the NRA asked the Supreme Court to review it.

The Supreme Court denied review on June 30, 2026, leaving the Eleventh Circuit's ruling upholding the law in place.

1. Mar 14, 2025Eleventh Circuit (en banc) upholds the law
2. May 16, 2025Petition filed at the Supreme Court
3. Aug 20, 2025Florida files its opposition
4. Jun 30, 2026Supreme Court denies review

Challenged the federal law that bars licensed dealers from selling handguns to 18 to 20 year olds. The Fourth Circuit upheld the law and reversed a district court ruling for the challengers.

The Supreme Court denied review on June 30, 2026, leaving the Fourth Circuit's June 18, 2025 ruling upholding the federal law in place in that circuit.

1. Jan 30, 2025Fourth Circuit hears argument
2. Jun 18, 2025Fourth Circuit upholds the law
3. Jul 3, 2025Petition filed at the Supreme Court
4. Jun 30, 2026Supreme Court denies review

Challenge to Pennsylvania's restrictions on public carry by adults aged 18 to 20.

The Third Circuit ruled against Pennsylvania's restrictions as applied to 18-to-20-year-olds. Pennsylvania asked the Supreme Court to review that ruling, and the Court denied review on June 30, 2026, leaving it in place.

1. Oct 15, 2024Supreme Court sends an earlier round back to the 3d Cir. (No. 24-93)
2. Jan 13, 20253d Cir. decision on remand
3. Jun 26, 2025Pennsylvania files cert petition
4. Jun 30, 2026Cert denied

A criminal case asking whether the National Firearms Act's tax-and-registration rules violate the Second Amendment as applied to firearm suppressors.

The Fifth Circuit ruled against Peterson. The Supreme Court denied review on Apr 20, 2026, leaving that ruling in place.

1. Dec 9, 20255th Cir. denies rehearing by the full court
2. Mar 9, 2026Cert petition filed
3. Apr 20, 2026Cert denied

Challenge to Illinois' ban on licensed carriers carrying firearms on public transportation.

The Seventh Circuit ruled for Illinois (Sept 2, 2025). The Supreme Court denied review on Apr 6, 2026.

1. Sep 2, 20257th Cir. decision
2. Oct 31, 2025Cert petition filed
3. Apr 6, 2026Cert denied

Challenge to New York's ban on buying body armor by anyone outside an eligible profession.

On Oct 21, 2026 Judge Sinatra held the body-armor ban violates the Second Amendment and permanently enjoined it. New York appealed on Oct 30, 2026, and on Nov 3 the parties filed a stipulation extending the stay of the judgment during an expedited appeal.

Next: Expedited appeal at the Second Circuit.

1. Jul 1, 2024Filed in W.D.N.Y.
2. Oct 21, 2026Ruling: ban struck; permanent injunction
3. Oct 30, 2026New York files notice of appeal
4. Nov 3, 2026Stipulation: judgment stays on hold during expedited appeal

The main challenge to New York's 2022 Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA): its "sensitive locations" list, the private-property rule, and parts of the licensing process.

On Sept 30, 2026 the district court permanently barred enforcement of the CCIA's ban on carry in airports, dismissed the challenges to the parks, bars, theaters and zoos bans and to the private-property rule (without prejudice), and dismissed the licensing-process claims against Syracuse's police chief. The plaintiffs appealed; the Second Circuit opened the appeal on Nov 2, 2026.

Next: Briefing schedule at the Second Circuit.

1. Oct 24, 20242d Cir. decision on the preliminary injunctions
2. Apr 7, 2025Supreme Court denies review (No. 24-795)
3. Sep 30, 2026District court final ruling (airport ban blocked; most other claims dismissed)
4. Oct 30, 2026Plaintiffs file notice of appeal
5. Nov 2, 20262d Cir. appeal docketed (No. 26-3152)

A Genesee County gun dealer, two gun owners and three gun-rights groups challenge New York's 2026 law (Penal Law 265.10(10), effective Aug. 25, 2026) that bars dealers and gunsmiths from selling or transferring "convertible pistols," a category that covers most Glock and Glock-style handguns. They argue it is a handgun ban that violates the Second Amendment.

Monroe County's District Attorney answered on September 11, 2026. On October 13, 2026 the court gave the remaining defendants until November 13, 2026 to answer.

Next: Answers from the remaining defendants due November 13, 2026.

1. Aug 13, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Sep 11, 2026Monroe County District Attorney files answer
3. Oct 13, 2026Court extends the other defendants' answer deadline to Nov 13, 2026
4. Oct 29, 2026New counsel appear for the Wayne and Genesee County District Attorneys

Challenge to New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, even by people holding a carry license. This is a separate case from Frey v. City of New York.

The State moved to dismiss the case; the motion was fully briefed on Oct 9, 2026, and a ruling is pending.

Next: A ruling on the motion to dismiss.

1. Mar 20, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Oct 9, 2026State's motion to dismiss fully briefed

Challenge to New York's assault-weapons ban.

On Sept 24, 2026 Judge Karas stayed the case until the Supreme Court decides Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins; the parties must report within 7 days of that decision.

Next: Resumes after the Supreme Court rules in Viramontes / Grant.

1. Dec 30, 2022Filed in S.D.N.Y.
2. Sep 24, 2026Case stayed pending Viramontes / Grant

Challenge to New York's carry bans in Times Square, the NYC subway and Metro-North, the open-carry ban, and the rule that state permit holders need a separate NYC permit to carry in the City.

On Sept 19, 2025 the Second Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction, finding each challenged rule likely consistent with historical tradition on the early record. The case returned to the district court.

1. Mar 13, 2023District court denies preliminary injunction
2. Jan 30, 2024Argued at the 2d Cir.
3. Sep 19, 20252d Cir. affirms (for the City and State)

Challenge to New York's rule that a firearms license can only be applied for where the applicant lives or works in New York, which keeps non-residents from getting any New York license.

The case settled. On May 28, 2026, after reviewing the settlement agreement privately, the court entered the plaintiffs' stipulation of dismissal and closed the case. The settlement terms are not public.

1. Nov 20, 2024Lawsuit filed
2. May 28, 2026Settled; case dismissed by stipulation

Challenge to the CCIA's ammunition background checks, the $2.50 per-check fee, and seller registration.

The Second Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction on Oct 15, 2025. The case was then dismissed by stipulation of the parties on Feb 26, 2026, so the ammunition rules stay in place.

1. Sep 13, 2023Filed in W.D.N.Y.
2. May 2, 2024Preliminary injunction denied
3. Oct 15, 20252d Cir. affirms
4. Feb 26, 2026Dismissed by stipulation

Challenges to New Jersey's "one-gun-a-month" law limiting handgun purchases.

The two cases were consolidated, and the NRA was allowed to join as a plaintiff (June 22, 2026). The plaintiffs moved for summary judgment on Sept 14, 2026 and the State cross-moved on Oct 26, 2026.

Next: Ruling on the cross-motions for summary judgment.

1. Jun 18, 2024Benton filed
2. Sep 26, 2024Struck filed (later consolidated)
3. Jun 22, 2026NRA added as plaintiff
4. Sep 14, 2026Plaintiffs move for summary judgment
5. Oct 26, 2026State cross-moves for summary judgment

Challenge to New Jersey's ban on short-barreled rifles.

The case is pending in district court and in discovery; the court entered a confidentiality order on July 13, 2026.

1. Jul 18, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. Jul 13, 2026Confidentiality order entered (discovery)

The main challenges to New Jersey's 2022 carry law (Chapter 131): its long list of places where carry is banned and related carry restrictions.

A three-judge panel ruled on Sept 10, 2025; the full Third Circuit then reheard the cases and held argument on Feb 11, 2026. On June 26, 2026 the en banc court asked for briefs on the impact of Wolford and Hemani (filed July 8). No decision yet.

Next: En banc decision.

1. May 16, 2023District court preliminary-injunction ruling
2. Oct 25, 2023Panel argument
3. Sep 10, 2025Panel opinion
4. Feb 11, 2026Argued before the full court (en banc)
5. Jun 26, 2026En banc court asks for briefs on Wolford / Hemani
6. Jul 8, 2026Supplemental briefs filed

Challenge to Pennsylvania's carry restrictions on adults aged 18 to 20.

Filed Oct 29, 2026. On Nov 2, 2026 the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction or, in the alternative, summary judgment.

Next: Ruling on the plaintiffs' motion.

1. Oct 29, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Nov 2, 2026Motion for preliminary injunction or summary judgment

Challenge to the National Firearms Act, joined by the State of Missouri. Separate from the Silencer Shop and Roberts cases.

Both sides have moved for summary judgment, with supplemental briefing in October 2026 (latest filings Oct 30, 2026).

Next: Ruling on the summary judgment motions.

1. Aug 1, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. Oct 30, 2026Latest supplemental briefs

Non-residents of Massachusetts challenge the delays in how the state processes non-resident licenses to carry firearms, under the Second Amendment, Equal Protection and the Privileges and Immunities Clause.

On August 28, 2026 the court denied most of the state's motion to dismiss: the as-applied Second Amendment claim and the equal protection claim go forward, while the facial claim and the Privileges and Immunities claim were dismissed. The state filed its answer on October 29, 2026.

1. Aug 13, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. May 18, 2026Hearing on motion to dismiss
3. Aug 28, 2026Motion to dismiss mostly denied
4. Sep 29, 2026Scheduling conference
5. Oct 29, 2026State files its answer

Challenges the Massachusetts law that bars 18 to 20 year olds from lawfully buying, possessing or carrying certain classes of commonly used firearms, including handguns and semiautomatic firearms.

On August 21, 2026 the court ruled for the state on summary judgment, holding the age restriction does not violate the Second Amendment. On October 29, 2026 the court granted the plaintiffs' unopposed motion to alter that judgment so they can file an amended complaint.

Next: Plaintiffs to file a motion to amend the complaint.

1. Feb 14, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. Apr 8, 2026Summary judgment hearing
3. Aug 21, 2026Summary judgment for the state
4. Aug 24, 2026Judgment entered
5. Oct 29, 2026Judgment altered; plaintiffs may amend complaint

Three Chicago residents challenge Illinois's Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act, which requires a state-issued card to possess any gun or ammunition. They argue the card requirement violates the Second Amendment and due process.

The state and Cook County answered the complaint in July 2026 and the case is in discovery. On October 28, 2026 the court set the next joint status report for January 5, 2027; fact discovery is due to close February 1, 2027.

Next: Joint status report due January 5, 2027; fact discovery closes February 1, 2027.

1. May 19, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Jul 13, 2026State officials and Cook County State's Attorney file answers
3. Jul 21, 2026Schedule set: fact discovery to close Feb 1, 2027
4. Oct 28, 2026Status report filed; next joint report due Jan 5, 2027

Challenge to Louisiana's refusal to issue concealed-carry permits to adults aged 18 to 20.

The plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction on Sept 1, 2026. A separate sanctions motion was being briefed through Oct 27, 2026.

Next: Ruling on the preliminary injunction motion.

1. Jul 22, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Sep 1, 2026Preliminary injunction motion

Gun owners, three gun stores, the Illinois State Rifle Association and the NRA challenge Illinois's 72-hour waiting period to take possession of a purchased firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-3(A)(g)) under the Second Amendment.

The state answered the complaint on October 27, 2026. The court ordered a joint status report by November 4, 2026.

Next: Joint status report due November 4, 2026.

1. Jul 7, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Jul 23, 2026Case assigned to Judge John Robert Blakey
3. Oct 15, 2026Deadlines set: answer by Oct 27, joint status report by Nov 4
4. Oct 27, 2026State files its answer

Challenges Colorado's SB25-003, which since Aug 1, 2026 bars buying or selling specified semiautomatic firearms unless the buyer has completed state-certified firearms safety training.

The plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction on Aug 11, 2026; briefing closed in September and the court held a hearing on Oct 2, 2026. No ruling yet as of the last docket entry (Oct 22, 2026).

Next: Ruling on the preliminary injunction motion.

1. Sep 2, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 1, 2026SB25-003 purchase rules take effect
3. Aug 11, 2026Motion for preliminary injunction filed
4. Sep 8, 2026Reply brief filed
5. Oct 2, 2026Court hearing/conference

Challenges Maryland's 2026 law (SB 334) banning the manufacture, sale, purchase or transfer of "machine gun convertible pistols", meaning handguns that can be converted to fire automatically with an add-on device. Its main provisions take effect January 1, 2027.

On October 5, 2026 the court denied the plaintiffs' motions for a preliminary injunction, finding they had not shown a likelihood of success. A scheduling order was entered on October 22, 2026 and the case continues.

Next: Discovery under the October 22, 2026 scheduling order.

1. May 26, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Sep 25, 2026Hearing on preliminary injunction motions
3. Oct 5, 2026Preliminary injunction denied
4. Oct 22, 2026Scheduling order entered

A non-resident challenges Colorado's resident-only concealed-carry permits and limited permit recognition together with Denver's open-carry ban, which leave many non-residents no lawful way to carry a handgun in Denver.

The plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction; the case was reassigned on Oct 8, 2026 in connection with that motion. The defendants asked for more time on Oct 22, 2026.

Next: Ruling on the preliminary injunction motion.

1. Sep 29, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Oct 8, 2026Case reassigned (preliminary injunction motion)
3. Oct 22, 2026Defendants ask for more time

Challenges the Federal Switchblade Act's restrictions on bringing switchblade knives into interstate commerce and on making, transporting and distributing them.

On October 21, 2026 the Fifth Circuit held that switchblades are protected "arms" and that the Act's restrictions in 15 U.S.C. § 1242 violate the Second Amendment, while affirming dismissal of the facial challenge to § 1243. The case goes back to the district court; the mandate is scheduled for December 14, 2026.

Next: Further proceedings in the district court after the mandate issues.

1. Sep 27, 2024Lawsuit filed
2. Jun 20, 2025Appeal docketed after dismissal
3. Apr 1, 2026Fifth Circuit oral argument
4. Oct 21, 2026Fifth Circuit reverses in part and remands
5. Dec 14, 2026Mandate scheduled to issue

Glock and firearms-industry plaintiffs challenge Connecticut's ban on the sale and advertising of "convertible pistols" (House Bill 5043), which was due to take effect October 1, 2026.

On September 30, 2026 the court granted preliminary injunctions in both cases, finding the plaintiffs likely to succeed on their Second Amendment challenge, so the ban is blocked while the case continues. A scheduling order entered October 20, 2026 runs discovery to September 30, 2027.

Next: State's response to the complaint due December 21, 2026.

1. May 26, 2026HB 5043 becomes law
2. Sep 21, 2026Glock files suit
3. Sep 30, 2026Preliminary injunctions granted
4. Oct 20, 2026Scheduling order entered
5. Dec 21, 2026State's response to the complaint duescheduled

Challenge to Illinois' Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans the sale and possession of "assault weapons" and large-capacity magazines.

After a bench trial the district court blocked the whole Act; on July 9, 2026 the Seventh Circuit reversed, holding the limits on AR-15s and 30-round magazines consistent with historical tradition. Justice Barrett extended the time to ask the Supreme Court for review to Dec 4, 2026.

Next: Cert petition due Dec 4, 2026.

1. Sep 22, 2025Argued at the 7th Cir.
2. Jul 9, 20267th Cir. reverses (for Illinois)
3. Sep 25, 2026Deadline to petition extended to Nov 6
4. Oct 19, 2026Deadline extended again to Dec 4, 2026

Challenges the federal ban on firearms in federal facilities (18 U.S.C. § 930(a)) as applied to buildings run by the National Park Service, and a park rule (36 C.F.R. § 1.5) used to further limit where guns may be carried in national parks.

The government moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction on October 2, 2026. On October 19, 2026 the court gave the plaintiffs until November 23, 2026 to respond.

Next: Plaintiffs' response to the motion to dismiss due November 23, 2026.

1. Mar 27, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Jun 24, 2026Amended complaint filed
3. Oct 2, 2026Government moves to dismiss
4. Nov 23, 2026Plaintiffs' response duescheduled

Challenges Michigan's License to Purchase, Carry, Possess, or Transport a Pistol and related firearm registration and licensing rules under the Second Amendment and the Due Process Clause.

The state and several local defendants filed motions to dismiss (or for summary judgment) in September 2026. The court ruled on a side dispute over sealing on October 16, 2026; the motions to dismiss are still pending.

Next: Ruling on the motions to dismiss.

1. Jun 14, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Sep 4, 2026Attorney General moves to dismiss
3. Sep 25, 2026Further motions to dismiss filed
4. Oct 16, 2026Court rules on reconsideration of sealing motion

Argues that the National Firearms Act's registration and approval rules for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and "any other weapons" are no longer valid now that a 2025 law eliminated the $200 tax on making and transferring them. It also argues the rules for suppressors and short-barreled rifles violate the Second Amendment.

Both sides have filed motions for summary judgment. In an order signed October 15, 2026, the court moved the hearing on those motions from October 20 to December 11, 2026.

Next: Summary judgment hearing December 11, 2026 in Lexington.

1. Feb 26, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 31, 2026Hearing set on cross-motions for summary judgment
3. Oct 16, 2026Hearing moved to December 11, 2026
4. Dec 11, 2026Summary judgment hearing (scheduled)

Challenge to Los Angeles's and Inglewood's limits of one handgun purchase per 30 days.

An Oct 16, 2026 scheduling order set a jury trial for Nov 2, 2027.

Next: Jury trial set for Nov 2, 2027.

1. Jun 3, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Oct 16, 2026Scheduling order
3. Nov 2, 2027Jury trial (scheduled)

Challenge to California's 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases.

The case is on hold. An Oct 16, 2026 order requires a joint status report within 15 days after an expected cert petition is resolved, or by Jan 5, 2027 if the plaintiffs don't file one.

Next: Joint status report after the cert petition is resolved, or by Jan 5, 2027.

1. Oct 16, 2026Order continuing the stay

Challenges New Mexico's mandatory seven-day waiting period for nearly all firearm purchases.

A 2025 Tenth Circuit panel ruled for the challengers, and the full court denied rehearing en banc on Dec 22, 2025. On Aug 27, 2026 the district court granted the challengers summary judgment and barred the State from enforcing the waiting period against the two plaintiffs. The State appealed on Sep 28, 2026 (No. 26-2170); its opening brief is due Nov 23, 2026.

Next: State's opening brief due Nov 23, 2026.

1. May 15, 2024Lawsuit filed in D.N.M.
2. Dec 22, 2025Tenth Circuit denies the State's petition for rehearing en banc (two judges dissent)
3. Aug 27, 2026District court grants the challengers summary judgment and blocks enforcement of the waiting period against the two plaintiffs
4. Sep 28, 2026State files notice of appeal
5. Nov 23, 2026State's opening brief due (scheduled)

Challenge to Delaware's laws on unserialized ("ghost") guns and making firearms at home.

On Sept 10, 2026 the district court granted summary judgment in part and denied it in part. The plaintiffs appealed, and the State asked the district court to change the judgment. On Oct 13, 2026 the Third Circuit put the appeal on hold until the district court rules on that request.

Next: District court ruling on the State's motion to alter the judgment.

1. Sep 10, 2026District court rules (partly for each side)
2. Oct 8, 2026State's motion to alter the judgment
3. Oct 13, 20263d Cir. pauses the appeal

The U.S. Justice Department sued Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul, claiming the state's permit-to-purchase and waiting period scheme violates the Second Amendment for Minnesotans who do not hold a carry permit.

The complaint was filed on September 24, 2026. On October 6, 2026 the court gave the defendants until November 10, 2026 to answer or otherwise respond.

Next: Defendants' answer or motion due November 10, 2026.

1. Sep 24, 2026Justice Department files suit
2. Oct 6, 2026Defendants' response deadline extended
3. Nov 10, 2026Defendants' response duescheduled

Consolidated federal challenges to Oregon's Measure 114 (2022), which bans magazines holding more than 10 rounds and requires a permit to buy a firearm. Fitz challenges the magazine ban; the Oregon Firearms Federation case challenges both the magazine ban and the permit rules. After a bench trial, the district court upheld the measure in July 2023, and all four groups of challengers appealed to the Ninth Circuit, including Azzopardi (9th Cir. No. 23-35479).

The appeals were stayed in Dec 2023 pending Duncan v. Bonta. On Sep 22, 2026 the clerk administratively closed them; the order says it is not a decision on the merits and any party may move to reopen.

Next: A party may move to reopen the appeals.

1. Nov 30, 2022Lawsuit filed in D. Or.
2. Jul 14, 2023District court judgment
3. Jul 17, 2023Challengers appeal
4. Dec 19, 2023Appeals stayed pending Duncan v. Bonta
5. Sep 22, 2026Appeals administratively closed (not a merits decision)

Challenges to California's post-Bruen carry law (SB 2), including its list of places where carry is banned. The Hawaii companion case is Wolford v. Lopez.

A Sept 21, 2026 civil trial order set the final pretrial conference for Aug 17, 2027.

Next: Final pretrial conference Aug 17, 2027.

1. Sep 21, 2026Civil trial order
2. Aug 17, 2027Final pretrial conference (scheduled)

Challenge to Denver's "assault weapon" ban and to Denver's and Colorado's 15-round magazine limits.

The defendants answered in late August 2026. On Sept 16, 2026 the scheduling conference was reset to Dec 15, 2026.

Next: Scheduling conference Dec 15, 2026.

1. Jun 30, 2026Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 28, 2026State defendants answer
3. Sep 16, 2026Scheduling conference reset
4. Dec 15, 2026Scheduling conference (scheduled)

Challenges Massachusetts' handgun sales laws and regulations, including the Approved Firearms Roster, which limits handgun sales by licensed sellers to models the state has tested and listed.

The district court ruled for the state on summary judgment on August 29, 2025. The plaintiffs appealed, and the First Circuit heard oral argument on September 9, 2026.

Next: First Circuit decision.

1. Jun 8, 2021Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 29, 2025Summary judgment for the state
3. Sep 24, 2025Plaintiffs appeal
4. Sep 9, 2026First Circuit oral argument

Challenges Colorado's three-day waiting period for gun purchases.

Judge Kane heard argument on the cross-motions for summary judgment on Aug 24, 2026, asked the parties to address the Tenth Circuit's Ortega ruling, and took the motions under advisement. No ruling yet.

Next: Summary judgment ruling.

1. Oct 1, 2023Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 19, 2026Court issues agenda for oral argument
3. Aug 24, 2026Argument on cross-motions; taken under advisement

Two challenges to California's handgun roster under the Unsafe Handgun Act, which limits which handgun models dealers may sell. California appealed the district court rulings.

Both appeals were argued together on Aug 23, 2023 and are still undecided. The parties filed supplemental briefs in 2025 and new supplemental authorities in July 2026. Separately, on Aug 24, 2026 the district court in Renna denied leave to file a supplemental complaint and denied a preliminary injunction.

Next: Ninth Circuit panel decision.

1. Mar 27, 2023Boland appeal docketed
2. Apr 20, 2023Renna appeal docketed
3. Aug 23, 2023Both appeals argued
4. May 1, 2025California files supplemental brief (Renna)
5. Jul 10, 2026California cites supplemental authorities (Renna)
6. Aug 24, 2026Renna district court denies supplemental complaint and preliminary injunction

Rhode Island residents who were denied permits to openly carry a handgun challenge the state's system, in which open carry requires a discretionary permit from the Attorney General issued on a showing of need.

The district court ruled for the state on summary judgment on August 1, 2025. The First Circuit heard oral argument on July 30, 2026.

Next: First Circuit decision.

1. Feb 15, 2023Lawsuit filed
2. Aug 1, 2025Summary judgment for the state
3. Aug 22, 2025Plaintiffs appeal
4. Jul 30, 2026First Circuit oral argument

A state-court challenge, brought by gun owners and a gun dealer, to Virginia's new law on "assault firearms" and large-capacity magazines. It is a separate case from the federal McDonald v. Katz.

The court granted a preliminary injunction against the law, and in a July 7, 2026 letter opinion ruled that the injunction applies statewide starting July 21, 2026. On July 28, 2026 the court granted the state's motion to put the case on hold.

1. May 15, 2026Lawsuit filed with a motion for a preliminary injunction
2. Jun 25, 2026Hearing on the injunction
3. Jul 7, 2026Letter opinion: the injunction applies statewide, starting July 21, 2026
4. Jul 9, 2026Order entered by Judge Campbell
5. Jul 28, 2026Court grants the state's motion to stay (pause) the case

Challenges Virginia's 2026 law banning the import, sale, manufacture, purchase or transfer of so-called "assault firearms" (effective July 1, 2026), and a similar ban on magazines deemed "large capacity".

On July 24, 2026 the court, at the plaintiffs' request, paused all proceedings until the Supreme Court issues its mandates in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, its pending semiautomatic rifle cases.

Next: Status report due within 30 days after the Supreme Court's mandates in Viramontes and Grant.

1. May 14, 2026Virginia enacts the ban
2. May 14, 2026Lawsuit filed
3. Jul 23, 2026Plaintiffs move to pause the case
4. Jul 24, 2026Case paused pending Supreme Court rulings

Challenge to Illinois's carry restrictions on adults under 21.

Both sides' motions for summary judgment are still pending. The plaintiffs asked to file supplemental authority on July 22, 2026.

Next: Ruling on the summary judgment motions.

1. Jul 22, 2026Plaintiffs' motion to file supplemental authority

Federal challenge to Washington's 2023 ban on the sale of firearms the state classifies as assault weapons.

The case is stayed. On Jul 16, 2026 the court set a status report due within two weeks of the Supreme Court's decision in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins.

Next: Status report due within two weeks of the Supreme Court's Viramontes/Grant decision.

1. Apr 25, 2023Lawsuit filed
2. Jul 10, 2025Stay continued pending Duncan v. Bonta
3. Jul 15, 2026Plaintiffs file status report
4. Jul 16, 2026Next status report tied to the Supreme Court's assault-weapons decision

Challenges California Penal Code § 27510, which restricts firearm purchases by 18-to-20-year-olds, including dealer sales of semiautomatic centerfire rifles.

The district court closed the case for the State on Mar 26, 2025 and the challengers appealed. The Ninth Circuit heard argument on Jun 23, 2026 and received letter briefs on Jul 8, 2026; a decision is pending.

Next: Ninth Circuit panel decision.

1. Jul 1, 2019Lawsuit filed (as Jones v. Becerra)
2. Mar 26, 2025District court case closed
3. Apr 18, 2025Appeal docketed
4. Jun 23, 2026Ninth Circuit argument
5. Jul 8, 2026Letter briefs filed

Challenges California's assault-weapons ban. On Oct 19, 2023 the district court (Judge Benitez) declared the feature-based ban unconstitutional and entered a permanent injunction, stayed so California could appeal.

On Jul 1, 2026 the Ninth Circuit vacated submission until the Supreme Court decides the two assault-weapons cases it granted on Jun 30, 2026 (Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins).

Next: Waits on the Supreme Court's decisions in Viramontes and Grant (argument Dec 2, 2026).

1. Oct 19, 2023District court strikes the ban (stayed pending appeal)
2. Oct 23, 2023California appeals and asks to stay the ruling
3. Jun 30, 2026Supreme Court grants review in Viramontes and Grant
4. Jul 1, 2026Ninth Circuit pauses the case pending those decisions

Challenges Delaware's handgun "Permit to Purchase" law, which requires a state permit before buying a handgun, with enforcement set to begin November 16, 2025.

The district court denied emergency injunctive relief on November 14, 2025 and the plaintiffs appealed the same day. Briefing in the Third Circuit was completed with the plaintiffs' reply brief on June 22, 2026; the district case waits on the appeal.

Next: Third Circuit decision on the injunction appeal.

1. Nov 3, 2025Lawsuit filed
2. Nov 14, 2025Injunctive relief denied; appeal filed
3. Dec 10, 2025District court ties amended complaint to the appeal's outcome
4. Jun 22, 2026Appeal briefing completed

Challenges California's restrictions on openly carrying firearms, including the open-carry ban in counties of more than 200,000 people and the licensing rules in smaller counties.

A three-judge panel ruled on Jan 2, 2026 that the urban open-carry ban is inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The full court took the case en banc on Apr 15, 2026 and heard argument Jun 3, 2026; a decision is pending.

Next: En banc decision.

1. Jun 24, 2025Panel argument
2. Jan 2, 2026Panel rules the open-carry ban in large counties unconstitutional; upholds rural licensing on its face
3. Apr 15, 2026Ninth Circuit orders rehearing en banc
4. Jun 3, 2026En banc argument in Seattle

Challenges Colorado's 2023 law (SB 23-279) banning the purchase, sale, transfer and possession of unserialized firearms, frames, receivers and parts kits, and limiting who may make frames or receivers.

On Apr 23, 2026 the Tenth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. It held the possession provisions regulate possession rather than commercial sales, and sent the remaining questions back to the district court.

Next: Further proceedings in the district court on remand.

1. Jan 1, 2024SB 23-279 takes effect
2. Apr 23, 2026Tenth Circuit affirms in part, reverses in part, remands

Challenge to the federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to 18-to-20-year-olds.

The district court entered final judgment on Jan 27, 2026. The plaintiffs appealed (Mar 17, 2026) and the government cross-appealed (Mar 30, 2026).

1. Jan 27, 2026Final judgment in district court
2. Mar 17, 2026Plaintiffs appeal
3. Mar 30, 2026Government cross-appeals

Challenges California's requirement that gun owners pass a background check before every ammunition purchase.

A panel affirmed a permanent injunction against the ammunition background check on Jul 24, 2025. The full court granted rehearing en banc on Dec 1, 2025 and heard argument Mar 25, 2026; a decision is pending.

Next: En banc decision.

1. Dec 4, 2024Panel argument
2. Jul 24, 2025Panel holds the background check regime facially violates the Second Amendment
3. Dec 1, 2025Ninth Circuit orders rehearing en banc
4. Mar 25, 2026En banc argument in Pasadena

Challenge to Texas's ban on carrying in businesses that get 51% or more of their sales from alcohol.

The district court closed the case on Mar 24, 2026, and the plaintiffs appealed to the Fifth Circuit the same day (No. 26-10302).

1. Oct 28, 2024Lawsuit filed
2. Mar 24, 2026Case closed in district court; plaintiffs appeal

State-court challenge to Oregon's Measure 114 under the Oregon Constitution's right to bear arms (Article I, section 27). The measure requires a permit to buy a firearm, requires a completed background check before a transfer, and limits magazines to 10 rounds. The Harney County Circuit Court struck the measure down, but the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed on March 12, 2025, holding it constitutional. The challengers then sought Oregon Supreme Court review.

The Oregon Supreme Court agreed to review the case on June 12, 2025 and heard argument on Nov 6, 2025. Its docket lists the case as under advisement, with no decision as of Nov 4, 2026.

Next: Oregon Supreme Court decision.

1. Mar 12, 2025Oregon Court of Appeals reverses the trial court and holds Measure 114 constitutional
2. Apr 14, 2025Petition for review filed in the Oregon Supreme Court
3. Jun 12, 2025Oregon Supreme Court allows review
4. Oct 8, 2025Challengers' reply brief filed
5. Nov 6, 2025Oral argument

Challenge to the District of Columbia's ban on large-capacity magazines.

The district court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction on Sept 22, 2025. The plaintiffs appealed on Oct 17, 2025.

1. Sep 22, 2025Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
2. Oct 17, 2025Appeal filed

Challenge to California's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds (the same law as in Duncan v. Bonta).

The district court granted summary judgment to the State on Sept 25, 2025 and closed the case. The plaintiffs appealed on Oct 17, 2025.

1. Sep 25, 2025Summary judgment for the State
2. Oct 17, 2025Plaintiffs appeal (9th Cir. No. 25-6680)

Challenge to the lifetime federal gun ban for people with certain convictions (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)), as applied to a man with two old DUI convictions.

On Oct 13, 2026 the full Third Circuit affirmed the district court and held the ban unconstitutional as applied to Williams. The case went back to the district court on Oct 28, 2026.

1. Oct 13, 20263d Cir. (full court) rules for Williams
2. Oct 28, 2026Mandate issued to the district court

Challenged two parts of Hawaii's handgun permit system: the short window to use a permit to acquire a handgun, and the rule that a newly acquired firearm be registered and, in some cases, brought to police for inspection.

On Sep 22, 2026 the en banc Ninth Circuit held that Hawaii's shall-issue regime comports with the Second Amendment, reversed the injunction against both provisions, and sent the case back to the district court.

1. Jul 28, 2025Ninth Circuit orders rehearing en banc
2. Mar 24, 2026En banc argument
3. Sep 22, 2026En banc court reverses the injunction and remands