Pro-gun lawsuits have significantly declined following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which initially sparked a surge of legal challenges against firearm restrictions. In 2024, only 20 lawsuits were filed compared to 34 the previous year, and just seven new claims appeared by mid-2025, indicating a notable drop in pro-gun litigation activity.
This decrease has prompted speculation about the reasons behind the slowdown, with experts suggesting that gun rights groups are becoming more selective in their cases and focusing efforts on appeals rather than new filings. Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation emphasizes that despite fewer suits, they are strategically planning for future victories at the appellate level. The trend suggests potential shifts in legal strategy as groups reassess their tactics in a changing political landscape.
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