Texas Loosens Gun Laws, Bans 'Red Flag' Orders

Texas Expands Gun Rights With Ban on Red Flag Orders, Firearm Buybacks

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a series of pro-gun bills, including measures to block enforcement of red flag laws, ban local gun buyback programs, legalize certain restricted firearms, and broaden recognition of out-of-state carry permits. The new laws—part of a broader push by Republican lawmakers to limit government restrictions on gun owners—were among roughly 600 bills signed by Abbott ahead of a June 22 veto deadline. The National Rifle…

Editorial: In loosening gun restrictions near schools and parades, Legislature went too far

The U.S. Constitution protects the right to bear arms, but the interpretation of the Second Amendment is debated, and the limits on gun rights weighed against public safety have been hotly contested.

Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Banning Red Flag Laws in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill banning the enforcement of red flag laws in cities and municipalities throughout the state of Texas.

Nevada Governor Blocks New Gun Control Restrictions in Landmark Veto

Nevada Governor Blocks New Gun Control Restrictions in Landmark Veto Earlier this month, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 245, a contentious piece of legislation that would have barred individuals under 21 from possessing semiautomatic rifles and shotguns. The bill, passed by the Democratic-controlled Nevada Legislature, was one of the most high-profile gun control measures of the 2025 session. AB 245 advanced through the Nevada…

Texas Now Bans 'Red Flag' Laws, Gun 'Buybacks'

Texas passes pro-gun laws, including ban on 'red flag' laws and gun buybacks.

Texas loosens gun laws, bans 'red flag' orders

Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.