The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has officially crossed the legislative finish line, signed into law yesterday by President Trump in what is already being called one of the most sweeping policy packages in modern American history. Clocking in at nearly 2,000 pages and covering everything from border security and energy independence to student…
Silencing the Red Tape: Deregulating Suppressors in the OBBBA
Tucked neatly into Section 2 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a small but powerful provision that’s turning heads across the Second Amendment community. In plain terms, it removes firearm suppressors—more commonly known as silencers—from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This means that law-abiding Americans will no longer be forced to pay a…
Delaware’s New Firearm Definition Reform: What It Means and Why It Matters
Delaware has signed a new bill into law that changes the definition of a "firearm." The aim? To clarify what is considered a firearm and align it with federal standards. But what does this really mean for Delawareans, and what should we make of it? Let’s dive in. Background Before this reform, Delaware had a…
Meet Delaware’s Next Governor: Matt Meyer
Matt Meyer, Delaware's governor-elect as of November 5, 2024, is a figure whose journey from teaching math to leading the state is as diverse as it is inspiring. Early Life and Education Born on September 29, 1971, in Bay City, Michigan, Meyer grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington Friends School and later graduated…
The Supreme Court, Ghost Guns, and Government Overreach
The United States Supreme Court recently heard arguments surrounding a federal rule regulating so-called "ghost guns"—firearms assembled from kits that are untraceable and without serial numbers. The 2022 rule, implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), seeks to address the rise in ghost guns by applying regulations that are traditionally reserved…
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