• November 5, 2026

     

    Daily Dose of 2A News

    Thursday, November 5, 2026

    2nd Amendment Media

    Democrats Flip Five State Governments, Expanding Control in Gun Policy Battlegrounds

    The Reload

    Democrats made enormous gains in state-level races on Tuesday, flipping several state legislatures and governorships and securing trifectas in states where firearms laws have been hotly contested in recent years.

    Should Alito and Thomas Resign? Midterm Results Put Future Supreme Court Second Amendment Rulings at Risk

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Democrats will take control of the Senate in January, closing the window for Trump to easily replace Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.

    The Tarantula LRF 35-384 – Affordable Thermal

    The Truth About Guns

    The Vistaget Tarantula LRF 35-384 combines thermal imaging, an integrated laser rangefinder, and ballistic calculations for $1,899.

    DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Portal Hits 5,000-Applicant Limit on First Day

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    The DOJ’s new federal gun rights restoration portal reached its 5,000-applicant limit on opening day, leaving thousands of Americans waiting for another chance to reclaim their Second Amendment rights.

    Gun Sales Surge Ahead of Midterms, With More Demand Expected Under Democrat-Controlled Congress

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Americans increased firearm purchases ahead of the 2026 midterms, pushing October’s adjusted background checks to their third-highest level on record.

    NRA-ILA: Now the Real Work Begins

    Bearing Arms

    Republicans got absolutely poleaxed on Tuesday, and while we had indications it was going to be bad, the polls hadn’t been right in a very long time.

    Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ, Leaving Future of Second Amendment Section Uncertain

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Harmeet Dhillon has resigned from DOJ after establishing its first dedicated Second Amendment Section and launching historic gun-rights lawsuits.

    Liberal Gun Owner Questions His Vote After Election

    The Truth About Guns

    A self-described liberal gun owner is questioning what the 2026 election results could mean for his Second Amendment rights.

    Bloomington Mayor Blames State Gun Laws for 7 Shot

    The Truth About Guns

    Seven people were injured in a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue during Indiana University’s Homecoming weekend.

    Judge Denies Colorado Assault Weapon Ban Injunction

    Bearing Arms

    Bans on so-called assault weapons are particularly insidious, at least in my mind.

    AARP’s John Hishta Reveals What Republicans Need to Learn From the Midterms

    Bearing Arms

    Why did voters over 50 break toward Democrats—and what should Republicans learn from it?

    San Diego County Gun Owners Deliver Fresh Perspective on ‘School Shooting’ Numbers

    Bearing Arms

    The San Diego County Gun Owners PAC recently took a look at statistics on “school shootings.” The organization contends the numbers we’re told and that get distributed are greatly inflated.

    Study: More Than Half Of Firearm Murders Occur In Just 2% Of Counties—Mostly Blue

    The Truth About Guns

    While anti-gun advocates shrilly scream about runaway crime and the need for more gun control laws, violent crime rates are actually at a near all-time low.

    Schumer, Jeffries Realize They Might Be in Over Their Heads

    Bearing Arms

    On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into the impeachment push already taking shape after the election, Hakeem Jeffries downplaying impeachment talk while Chuck Schumer backs investigations, the growing pressure from a radical wing that could give Democratic leadership more than it bargained for, Thomas Massie’s push to force a Pete Hegseth impeachment vote before the new Congress takes office, Donald Trump daring Democrats to go down that road, the campaign promises colliding with the postelection agenda, and MUCH, much more!

    Another Day, Another ‘Mass Shooting’ in Gun-Controlled California

    Bearing Arms

    A few days ago, I wrote about how California gun control failed to stop someone from shooting at FBI agents.

    Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5″ Review: Short Slide, Full Grip, 18+1 Rounds

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Springfield’s new Prodigy 3.5 combines a compact slide with an 18-round, full-length grip.

    Republicans Lost Congress. What Does the 2026 Election Mean for America’s Gun Owners?

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Democrats captured Congress in the 2026 midterms, threatening Trump’s unfinished Second Amendment agenda.

    Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Bundle Drops to $429.99 With 3 Magazines

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    The popular Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport is available in a range-ready $429.99 bundle containing three 25-round magazines and a carry case.

    U.S. Senate Midterm Election Results Don’t Bode Well For American Firearm Owners

    The Truth About Guns

    Democratic victories in key Senate races have changed the balance of power in Washington.

    PSA Mixtape .300 Blackout Deal: 250 Subsonic OTM Rounds for $219.99

    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    PSA is offering 250 rounds of Mixtape 220-grain .300 Blackout OTM ammunition with a reusable ammo can for $219.99.

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    NFA Changes: Why State Restrictions Still Limit Firearm Owners #shorts

    Guns Owners Radio

    Anti-Gun Groups Count 1,100 School Shootings Since 2011. We Counted 126 Since Columbine.

    Guns & Gadgets

    This Is HUGE! NRA vs Its Former Lawyers: The $200 Million Fight

    Colion Nior

    Virginia’s Attorney General Just Called An AR-15 A Machine Gun… Seriously?

    Mainstream Media Gun Stories

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – The Black Chronicle

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  The Black Chronicle

    Gun rights group predicts buying surge after Democrats take Congress – Alaska Story

    Gun rights group predicts buying surge after Democrats take Congress  Alaska Story

    Should Alito and Thomas Resign? Midterm Results Put Future Supreme Court Second Amendment Rulings at Risk – AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Should Alito and Thomas Resign?

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – The Moore County News-Press

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  The Moore County News-Press

    Brady Claims Midterm Gun Control Mandate. Voter Polling Tells a Different Story. – NSSF | The Firearm Industry Trade Association

    Brady Claims Midterm Gun Control Mandate.

    Trump ally Dhillon, who remade DOJ civil rights unit, resigns – Reuters

    Trump ally Dhillon, who remade DOJ civil rights unit, resigns  Reuters

    DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Portal Hits 5,000-Applicant Limit on First Day – AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Portal Hits 5,000-Applicant Limit on First Day  AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – North Penn Now

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  North Penn Now

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – Carlisle Sentinel

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  Carlisle Sentinel

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – Shelby News

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  Shelby News

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats – Central Bucks Now

    Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday’s win by Democrats  Central Bucks Now

    Oregon Gun-Rights Activist Wrote a Bill to Shield the Bend Parent Who Shot a School Attacker From Prosecution – USA Carry

    Oregon Gun-Rights Activist Wrote a Bill to Shield the Bend Parent Who Shot a School Attacker From Prosecution  USA Carry

    Gun-Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Put New Jersey’s Gun Ban Appeal On Ice – BizPac Review

    Gun-Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Put New Jersey’s Gun Ban Appeal On Ice  BizPac Review

    Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ, Leaving Future of Second Amendment Section Uncertain – AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ, Leaving Future of Second Amendment Section Uncertain  AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Wisconsin Democrats Agenda: Act 10 Repeal, Gun Laws, New Maps – Wisconsin Right Now

    Wisconsin Democrats Agenda: Act 10 Repeal, Gun Laws, New Maps  Wisconsin Right Now

    5,000 Applicants In, Door Closed: DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Site Won’t Take New Applications Until January 2027 – USA Carry

    5,000 Applicants In, Door Closed: DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Site Won’t Take New Applications Until January 2027  USA Carry

    Bloomington Mayor Targets Gun Laws After Shooting – The Truth About Guns

    Bloomington Mayor Targets Gun Laws After Shooting  The Truth About Guns

    Bend shooting sparks concealed carry rush in Deschutes County – Seattle Red

    Bend shooting sparks concealed carry rush in Deschutes County  Seattle Red

    City of St. Augustine agrees to $40,000 settlement with gun-rights group, removes signs banning firearms – St. Johns Citizen

    City of St. Augustine agrees to $40,000 settlement with gun-rights group, removes signs banning firearms  St.

    Gun-Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Put Blue State’s Gun Ban Appeal On Ice – The Daily Caller

    Gun-Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Put Blue State’s Gun Ban Appeal On Ice  The Daily Caller