June 2026: Decision Season

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An aged parchment copy of the U.S. Constitution

Constitutional history · page 2

How the Bill of Rights Reached the States

For most of the nation's history, the Bill of Rights restrained only the federal government. The Fourteenth Amendment changed that — slowly.

Green-covered desks, chairs and books in the Assembly Room of Independence Hall

2A law & court cases · page 4

Three Junes That Changed the Second Amendment

Heller in 2008, McDonald in 2010 and Bruen in 2022 — all decided in June — define how courts read the Second Amendment today. A factual guide to what each held, plus the 2024 follow-up in Rahimi.

An American flag hanging from a porch beneath leafy summer trees

Firearm safety & training · page 7

School's Out. Is Your Storage Ready?

Summer means more kids at home, more visiting friends and more unsupervised hours. It is the right moment to review how every firearm in the house is secured.

The brick clock tower of Independence Hall framed by dark green trees

Self-defense education · page 9

A Home-Safety Plan Every Family Can Use

Home security is mostly about prevention, communication and a calm plan everyone understands. Here is how to build one together.

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