On October 24, 2026, two federal courts ruled that switchblade knives and body armor are protected under the Second Amendment, which has implications for an upcoming Supreme Court case regarding AR-15-style rifles. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that federal restrictions on switchblades violated the Second Amendment, while a New York judge struck down body armor restrictions. These rulings reference key Supreme Court decisions and may influence future legal challenges surrounding gun rights and regulations.
Key facts
- Two federal court rulings on October 24, 2026, extended Second Amendment protections.
- The Fifth Circuit ruled against federal restrictions on switchblade knives.
- A New York judge struck down restrictions on personal body armor.
- The Supreme Court will hear Viramontes v. Cook County regarding AR-15-style rifles.
- The rulings reference District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.
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