The Trace | Y Murayama
The Trace recently updated its database of post-Bruen challenges through May 2026, bringing the total to 3,327 rulings. The milestone underscores how thoroughly Bruen has reshaped federal gun litigation and fueled a surge in challenges to firearm restrictions across the country. Our analysis found that dozens of federal judges have ruled against age limits and waiting periods for purchasing guns, restrictions on machine guns, and a host of other federal and state gun laws.