Posted by IN HOUSE on 7th May 2026
USDOJ Challenges Unconstitutional Gun Bans
MAY 7 - 2026 - In a powerful display of commitment to our constitutional rights, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed two groundbreaking lawsuits in Colorado this week, directly challenging state and local infringements on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment freedoms. These actions, filed under the leadership of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon and the Civil Rights Division, mark a decisive moment in the ongoing fight to restore and protect long-standing American traditions of self-reliance and armed citizenship. At Arms Unlimited, we couldn’t applaud louder for this bold defense of the rights that make our nation exceptional.
The first lawsuit targets the City of Denver’s decades-old ban on so-called “assault weapons,” which criminalizes possession of popular semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15—the most popular rifle in America and one in common use by millions of law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes such as self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting. The second lawsuit challenges Colorado’s 2013 prohibition on standard-capacity magazines (those holding more than 15 rounds), which the state misleadingly brands as “large-capacity” or “high-capacity.” These magazines are standard equipment on many of the most widely owned firearms in the country, including the AR-15, and have been in common use nationwide for generations.
As the DOJ complaints rightly emphasize, these bans fly in the face of the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, which requires that firearm regulations be consistent with America’s historical tradition. Yet anti-gun proponents in Democrat-controlled states continue to target these commonly owned items at the state and local level, imposing restrictions that only burden responsible gun owners while criminals ignore the law entirely.
What makes these lawsuits especially noteworthy is how they expose the manipulative language and propaganda tactics used to justify these infringements. Terms like “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines” were invented by anti-gun activists—not by firearms experts or the industry—to evoke fear and vilify everyday tools of self-defense. These are not accurate or recognized technical terms; they are politically charged rhetoric designed to sway public opinion and push unconstitutional prohibitions. The DOJ filings call this out directly, rejecting the spooky language, fear-mongering framing that has been relied upon for years to erode our rights.
Colorado, with its proud Wild West history and deep-rooted gun culture of independence and frontier self-reliance, has unfortunately become ground zero for this overreach. Waves of liberal Democrats have moved into the state, hijacking political offices to reshape its way of life and impose coastal-style restrictions that clash with Colorado’s traditions. This pattern repeats across Democrat-controlled states—the biggest offenders in the national effort to restrict the very rights that make America unique and free. These policies don’t enhance safety; they infringe on the constitutional protections enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
The Trump administration’s swift action through the DOJ demonstrates a clear dedication to protecting and restoring these long-standing American rights and traditions that have come under relentless attack in recent years. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon and the Civil Rights Division are leading the charge with precision and principle, prioritizing the defense of law-abiding citizens over political virtue signaling.
Legal observers widely believe these cases could lead to hearings that ultimately reach the Supreme Court, potentially striking down similar “assault weapon” and magazine capacity restrictions nationwide. Imagine a future with no more patchwork bans—where the AR-15 and standard-capacity magazines remain protected everywhere in the USA, as intended under the Constitution.
At Arms Unlimited, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every law-abiding gun owner celebrating this development. This is more than legal news—it’s a reaffirmation that our rights are worth defending and that the pendulum is swinging back toward freedom. Whether you’re a first time buyer or a collector of quality AR-15 rifles, reliable standard-capacity magazines, or any other firearm related gear for responsible ownership, we’re here to serve you with the best selection, competitive prices, and unwavering support for the Second Amendment.
Stay informed. Stay armed. And thank you to the DOJ for fighting the good fight. The Second Amendment is alive and well—let’s keep it that way.