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Tennessee lawmakers are pushing HB 1971, a bill that would make it far harder to remove unconstitutional laws from the books, including unconstitutional gun laws.

Right now, Tennessee law gives citizens and organizations a clear legal pathway to ask a court whether a state law violates the Constitution. This allows unconstitutional laws to be challenged and stopped before anyone is arrested, fined, or prosecuted.

HB 1971 would eliminate that pathway.

If this bill passes, Tennessee law would no longer clearly allow citizens to challenge the constitutionality of state statutes in court. Instead, the bill rewrites the law to allow constitutional challenges only against local governments, while expressly excluding challenges to laws passed by the Legislature itself.

In plain terms, unconstitutional gun laws passed by the state could remain on the books with no clear way for citizens to ask a court to strike them down.

This is especially dangerous for the Second Amendment. Many gun laws restrict or chill lawful conduct without ever resulting in an arrest. Under HB 1971, those laws could avoid meaningful judicial review, not because they are constitutional, but because the Legislature has blocked access to the courts.

Courts exist to stop unconstitutional laws, not to shield them from review.

Use the form at the top of this page to email your legislators and ask for a NO vote on HB 1971.

Unconstitutional gun laws should not be protected, and Tennesseans should not lose their ability to defend the right to keep and bear arms in court.

We also want to extend special thanks to our friends at the Tennessee Firearms Association for leading the charge on this issue. Together, we have previously been successful in challenging anti-2A proposals with our shared goals of protecting the right to keep and bear arms, and this is no different.

We’ll keep you updated with where this legislation goes in the future.

Once again, Governor Shapiro is trying to assault your Article 1, Section 21 rights in his proposed 2026-2027 Pennsylvania budget.

Shapiro proposes to fund $1M for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Pennsylvania Commission for Crime and Delinquency. This office would be nothing more than a propaganda machine to justify more calls for gun control through legislative advocacy.

If that wasn’t bad enough, Shapiro’s budget also calls for doubling the funding for the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) to $8.9M that would likely result in expanded bureaucracy that would quickly outpace the funding.

The PICS budget increase could lead to higher costs passed on to gun owners through fees and taxes such as the unconstitutional $2 fee for every PICS check and the $3 tax on the purchase of new firearms.

Instead of increasing funding to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) for PICS, the Pennsylvania General Assembly should eliminate funding for the PICS “Record of Sale” system entirely. This system creates an illegal handgun registry through use of the “Firearm Application/Record of Sale” form (SP4-113).

Without appropriated funds, the PSP cannot continue their handgun registration scheme, ending this unconstitutional infringement on your God-given rights.

That’s why I need gun owners like you to send a message to your state representative and senator (by using the form above), demanding that they slash funding for Governor Shapiro’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention and to zero-line the “Record of Sale” handgun registry.

Let’s slash gun control from Shapiro’s budget!

What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a motion for summary judgment in FPC v. Platkin, its lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s total prohibition on “short-barreled rifles” (SBRs), defined in state law as those with a barrel shorter than 16 inches or an overall length under 26 inches.

The Virginia General Assembly has reached the crossover point in the 2026 legislative session.

Crossover is the halfway mark of the session where each chamber has voted on its own legislation. From this point forward, only bills that passed their original chamber are eligible to move ahead.

This means that there’s now a final list of gun control bills that can realistically become law if not stopped.

While several extreme proposals were defeated, many dangerous bills are still alive and now advance to the opposite chamber for consideration:

• HB 19 and SB 160 Removes firearm rights for three years following a misdemeanor dating relationship conviction, which includes battery offenses as slight as spitting on someone or tearing their shirt pocket in an argument
• HB 21 and SB 27 Allows frivolous civil lawsuits against the firearms industry undermining federal liability protections
• HB 40 and SB 323 Requires serialization of homemade firearms
• HB 110 and SB 496 Criminalizes firearms left in vehicles through fines towing or misdemeanor charges based on vague storage standards
• HB 217 and SB 749 Prohibits the sale, transfer, or purchase of so-called assault firearms and magazines over ten or fifteen rounds depending on the bill version
• HB 229 and SB 173 Prohibits firearms and certain knives in mental health and developmental service facilities
• HB 702 Establishes a state run firearm give back program
• HB 901 Expands Virginia red flag laws
• HB 909 Creates a one hundred foot gun free zone around polling places
• HB 1015 Permanently strips gun rights based on certain hate crime convictions
• SB 38 and HB 93 Requires firearm surrender under protective orders to third parties
• SB 115 Severely restricts concealed handgun permit recognition for out of state permit holders
• SB 272 and HB 626 Bans firearms in buildings of public institutions of higher education
• SB 348 and HB 871 Mandates firearm storage requirements in homes including biometric only storage in some versions
• SB 364 and HB 969 Creates new gun control agencies and workgroups under the guise of violence prevention
• SB 643 and HB 1525 Bans handgun and assault firearm purchases by adults aged eighteen to twenty using an expansive and arbitrary firearm definition
• SB 727 and HB 1524 Prohibits the public carry of various categories of firearms including rifles and shotguns
• SB 763 Imposes an eleven percent excise tax on firearms and ammunition

GOA members must act immediately.

We are asking you to join our email campaign and contact your Delegates and Senators urging them to vote no on every gun control bill listed above.

Early voting in Texas has officially begun for the upcoming Texas March 3 Primary Election.

Early voting runs from February 17 through February 27.

To view information about candidates who have received endorsements from Gun Owners of America in Texas, please visit: Texas.GunOwners/Elections

This is an important opportunity for Texans to participate in the process and help decide who will represent us in Austin and in Washington.

If you plan to vote early, I encourage you to check your local county’s voting locations and hours here: https://www.votetexas.gov/

Key Dates to Remember:

Early Voting: February 17 – February 27

Primary Election Day: March 3

Thank you for staying engaged and standing with us in this fight.

HB 1909—a bill that uses Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights—has passed the House by a 104–94 vote.

Five Republicans crossed party lines to join anti-gun Democrats in advancing the measure: Sheryl Delozier, Natalie Mihalek, Brenda Pugh, K.C. Tomlinson, and Martina White.

The bill now moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.

If HB 1909 passes the Senate, PFAs — orders often entered ex parte with only one party present before a judge — would trigger automatic criminal penalty enhancements for certain offenses.

That means things like simple harassment, disorderly conduct, or reckless behavior alleged to have occurred “during the violation” of a PFA could be upgraded to higher-level misdemeanors or felonies simply because a PFA exists, regardless of whether a firearm or violence was involved.

These upgraded convictions can then:

• Result in automatic loss of firearm rights under Pennsylvania law, and
• Qualify as federal “misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence” (MCDV) — triggering lifetime federal gun bans with no restoration process under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).

Make no mistake — this bill isn’t about serious violence, it’s about turning PFAs into a backdoor mechanism for gun prohibition. A civil protective order would become the predicate for enhanced criminal penalties and permanent gun rights loss.

Gun owners across Pennsylvania should not be silent on this legislation. If you value your rights, now is the time to take action.

That’s why I need you to contact your State Senator today (by using the form above) and urge them to oppose HB 1909. Let them know you will not stand for legislation that uses PFAs to strip away your constitutional rights.

Gun Owners of America Launches GEAR: “Gun Empowerment and Adventure Recreation” Coming April 25–26, 2026

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February 17, 2026

Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce the debut of GEAR — Gun Empowerment and Adventure Recreation, a brand-new, two-day outdoor summit where firearms culture and the off-road/overlanding lifestyle come together for an unforgettable weekend of training, live-fire experiences, guided trail runs, and family fun across 5,500 rugged acres of Texas terrain at Merus Adventure Park.

GEAR takes place April 25–26, 2026 and is built for families and freedom-minded Americans who believe the best way to preserve responsibility, self-reliance, and community is to live it. This isn’t a trade show. It’s a hands-on experience designed to help attendees build real-world skills, test equipment, and make lasting memories with people who share their values.

Kailey Nieman, Director of Development and Marketing for Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“GEAR was born from one simple truth: the overlanding and outdoors community is a vital part of the Second Amendment community. This is a place to bring your family, your rig, and your passion for adventure. This event is built on personal responsibility, preparedness, and respect for the great outdoors.”

Monte Bowen, Chair of GEAR for Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“We are excited to be launching this program with a truly one-of-a-kind event, where we connect with people from across the country over shared values of freedom, responsibility, and adventure. We built GEAR to strengthen community, pass on hard-earned skills, and create memories that last long after the weekend is over.”

Dirk Van Reenen, Founder & CEO of Merus Adventure Park, issued the following statement:

“At MERUS, we built this park on the belief that true adventure strengthens families and fosters a spirit of self-reliance. Partnering with Gun Owners of America for the inaugural GEAR rally is a natural fit because our communities share the same DNA: a love for freedom, a commitment to safety, and a deep respect for the land. We are proud to open our 5500 acres of rugged Texas terrain to this event, creating a unique space where off-roading, overlanding, and responsible firearms training come together to empower the next generation of adventurers.”

For more information please visit gunowners.org/gear

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA has worked with Second Amendment supporters to pass some of America’s best Second Amendment legislation including a Repeal of Gun Free Zones in schools and most government buildings, a Second Amendment Protection Act (which includes criminal penalties) to reduce local coperation with federal gun control, and strong laws that stop local governments from havin gun control.

As we promised a few days ago, GOA continues to work to expand our Rights even further in the 2026 Wyoming Legislative Session, and we have great news to report!

Last week, 5 GOA-backed pro-Second Amendment bills were introduced in the House by a greater than two-thirds margin and quickly moved through House Committees, passing those by wide margins. These bills will come to the House floor this coming week.

These bills will lower the required age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096), protect financial privacy for all citizens purchasing firearms and ammunition (HB0097), and increase protections against Red Flag Laws (HB0098).

Furthermore, HB0095 would establish Constitutional Carry at Colleges and Universities. This is an expansion of last year’s Repeal of Gun Free Zones which enabled firearms carry at Colleges and Universities with a Wyoming Concealed Carry Permit.

Firearms carry at K-12 Schools will still require a Wyoming Concealed Carry permit in order to comply with federal laws.

Finally, HB0130 will add a civil process to Wyoming’s existing Second Amendment Protection laws that GOA helped pass in 2022. The 2022 law made the enforcement of unconstitutional federal gun control a crime under Wyoming criminal statutes. If HB0130 passes, citizens will also have a clear path to take agencies to civil court for damages enforced against those agencies. This is a huge deterrent to local cooperation with federal gun control because of the potential impact on an agency’s budget!

In their entirety, these bills would firmly establish Wyoming as an example for the entire Country when it comes to Second Amendment Rights.

Please click on the attached links and ask your legislators to support these Second Amendment expansions without any weakening Amendments.

Together, we can make Wyoming America’s #1 state for Second Amendment Rights if we pass GOA’s 2026 Wyoming Legislative Agenda.

Stay tuned for more information very soon.

P.S. Please immediately contact your legislators and encourage them to support GOA-backed, pro-Second Amendment bills.

Click here to contact your legislators.

SB 30 and its companion bill, HB 4106, are advancing quickly, and now is the moment for every supporter of constitutional rights to make their voice heard. These bills close a long-standing gap in state law by extending constitutional carry protections to adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one.

Under current law, these young adults may legally possess a handgun, yet they are required to obtain a provisional permit to carry concealed. SB 30 and HB 4106 correct this inconsistency by allowing law-abiding adults eighteen and older to carry without a permit, provided they are not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. This ensures that young adults who are already recognized as legal adults for military service, voting, and civic responsibility are treated the same as all other adults under West Virginia law.

At eighteen, our young citizens are entrusted with the full weight of adulthood. They can vote in our elections, enter binding contracts, live independently, and even face the full penalties of the criminal justice system, including imprisonment. They are held to the highest standards of responsibility under the law.

Yet, a young woman working late hours to support herself or her family is denied the same ability to protect herself that older adults possess. Those who would harm her do not concern themselves with legal distinctions, but the law currently restricts her ability to defend her own life.

SB 30 and HB 4106 correct this imbalance by ensuring that responsible young adults are not left defenseless, simply because they have not yet reached the age of twenty-one.

I want to speak plainly from the heart. As a West Virginian and as a Veteran of the United States Army who served in combat after signing up at eighteen, I know the character of our people. West Virginians have always answered the call when this nation needed them. Per capita, our young men and women are the first to step forward at eighteen to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

They risk life and limb to defend the people of this country, the Constitution, and the freedoms that define our nation. They do not serve as second class citizens. They serve with honor, courage, and an unwavering belief in the rights they are sworn to protect .It is only just and reasonable that the very rights they defend abroad are fully respected here at home.

I am asking you to take action.

Use the widget at the top of this page to email your State Delegate and Senator, and urge them to support SB 30 and HB 4106.

Gun Owners of America Launches State of the Second, Its First Digital Magazine

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February 13, 2026

Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce the launch of State of the Second, the organization’s first-ever digital magazine and a new exclusive benefit for GOA members.

Building upon the success of GOA’s State of the Second Podcast, the new digital publication expands the State of the Second brand into long-form storytelling and analysis, tailored specifically for gun owners.

State of the Second will provide GOA members with in-depth, original content that blends advocacy, industry insight, and exclusive access. The magazine will feature expert gun reviews from trusted voices within the firearms industry, behind-the-scenes factory tours that take members inside some of the top brands in the firearms space, and substantive coverage of Second Amendment advocacy efforts. Through reporting on legislation, court battles, grassroots activism, and the broader cultural fight for the right to keep and bear arms, State of the Second will equip members with both the knowledge and perspective needed to defend their freedoms.

Kailey Nieman, Co-Host of the State of the Second for Gun Owners of America, added: 

“As our podcast audience has grown, so has the demand for deeper analysis and more immersive content. State of the Second allows us to build on that foundation by delivering a premium publication that informs, educates, and energizes our members—both on the policy front and within the firearms community.”

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“GOA is committed to serving our members, and we are thrilled to be adding yet another benefit for them. It’s the grassroots that propel GOA and its mission to protect, defend and restore the Second Amendment. This magazine helps us share the stories that the mainstream media doesn’t want to tell and the real impact that only GOA members are making.”

As a digital-first publication, State of the Second reflects GOA’s continued investment in modern communications and member engagement, ensuring supporters have access to timely, relevant, and impactful content in an evolving media landscape.

The magazine will be published digitally and made available exclusively to GOA members as part of their membership benefits, reinforcing GOA’s mission to educate, mobilize, and lead the grassroots fight for constitutional freedom.

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit, grassroots lobbying organization representing millions of members and activists nationwide, dedicated to preserving and defending the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 12, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced that the parties have reached an agreement to successfully resolve the plaintiffs’ federal lawsuit challenging the New York state and county defendants’ laws, policies, and practices banning firearm carry by residents of other states, Shaffer v. Quattrone. FPC filed the case in November 2024, arguing that people “do not surrender their Second Amendment protected rights when they travel outside their home state.”

GOA Opens Registration for GOALS 2026, Celebrating 50 Years of No Compromise

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February 11, 2026

Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 1–2 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

GOALS 2026 is the premier gathering for grassroots activists, Second Amendment advocates, industry leaders, and freedom-minded Americans from across the country. This year’s summit will feature 150,000 square feet of the top guns and gear in the Iowa Events Center’s expansive exhibition hall, hands-on training sessions, legal briefings, and powerhouse speakers—all united by one mission: defending the right to keep and bear arms without compromise.

Attendees will hear directly from national leaders, engage with top constitutional scholars and policy experts, and connect with thousands of like-minded patriots who are actively shaping the future of the Second Amendment movement.

This year’s GOALS will be even bigger as Gun Owners of America celebrates our 50th anniversary, marking five decades of uncompromising advocacy for the Second Amendment. Since its founding in 1976, GOA has been at the forefront of the fight to protect Americans’ constitutional rights through grassroots activism, legislative battles, and unwavering commitment to principle. GOALS 2026 will honor that legacy while energizing the next generation of patriots to carry the mission forward.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“GOALS is not just another expo. It is a celebration of the Second Amendment that empowers our members to be bolder and stronger in our mission. It is about connecting the Second Amendment community in ways that make a real impact.”

Kailey Nieman, Director of Development and Marketing of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“We are very proud of the success that GOALS has had, and we are just getting started. This year, we are not just celebrating 50 years of GOA, we are celebrating the gun owners who have allowed us to fight alongside them. We can’t wait to welcome our members to Des Moines.”

Early registration is strongly encouraged. Additional speaker announcements and event details will be released in the coming weeks.

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists nationwide. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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You’re invited to join us for GOA Texas – Guns & Roses on Friday, February 13, at Buck & Doe’s Mercantile in San Antonio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Show your love for the Second Amendment and spend an evening with fellow patriots, supporters, and the GOA Texas team. Shooters and non-shooters are both welcome.

Get your tickets here: Guns & Roses Tickets

Event Highlights:
• Range time
• Food and beverages
• Meet the Gun Owners of America team

Meet GOA-Endorsed Candidates:
• Nate Sheets, candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
• Brandon Herrera, candidate for TX-CD 23
• Representative Marc LaHood, HD 121
• Representative Mark Dorazio, HD 122

See the full list of GOA Texas endorsed candidates:
GOA Texas Endorsed Candidates 

VIP Experience:
VIP guests will have the opportunity to shoot on a private bay with featured guests, including comedian Alex Stein and Emily Taylor and Richard Hayes of Armed Attorneys, along with other special guests from the Second Amendment community.

Live Auction – February 13
• Buck & Doe’s Mercantile – 1-Year Range Membership (Value: $759)
• 830 Wellness Package – Kerrville, TX (Value: $1,560)
• Half-Day Shotgun Lessons with Olympian Brian Burrows (Value: $1,500)
• Freddy’s Flyers North Dakota Pheasant Hunt for Two (Value: $1,000)

Can’t attend but want to help defend the Second Amendment?

We have one Rost Martin RM1S, a subcompact, striker-fired 9mm pistol designed primarily for concealed carry and everyday defensive use available for online bidding on GunBroker, with proceeds benefiting Gun Owners of America.

Place Your Bid Here

Your involvement—whether attending, bidding, or supporting our mission—helps ensure that GOA remains the No Compromise voice for gun owners in Texas and across the nation.

I hope to see you on February 13.

Please Contact Wyoming Legislators Today to Support Pro-Second Amendment Bills

Click here to contact your legislators.

Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA has worked with strong Second Amendment supporters to pass some of America’s best Second Amendment legislation.

Because of these efforts, Wyoming now has the Nation’s strongest criminal Second Amendment Protection Act to reduce local cooperation with federal gun control, and Wyoming has strong laws that stop local governments from having gun control.

Furthermore, after passing the bill two straight years (it was vetoed by the Governor in 2024), in 2025, Wyoming successfully repealed most “Gun-Free” zones in critical places like government buildings and schools.

Wyoming now stands among America’s top states when it comes to Second Amendment Rights, but there’s still room to improve.

This year, Gun Owners of America has teamed up with pro-Second Amendment Legislators to bring at least 5 important bills that will strengthen and/or enhance the important work we have already accomplished.

This includes bills to enhance the Second Amendment Protection Act, protect financial privacy for people purchasing firearms and ammunition, lower the required age to 18 for concealed carry permits, and enhance protections for citizens who regrettably are forced to use self-defense under Wyoming’s Stand Your Ground Law.

The Wyoming Legislature convenes on February 9, so we will be providing more information about these bills in the coming days and weeks.

For now, please click on the attached links and ask your Representative and Senator to support these common sense measures.

Together, we can make Wyoming America’s #1 state for Second Amendment Rights if we pass GOA’s 2026 Wyoming Legislative Agenda.

Stay tuned for more information very soon.

P.S. Please be sure to contact your Legislators and encourage them to support GOA-backed, pro-Second Amendment bills this Legislative Session.

Click here to contact your legislators.

In a major development today, HB 1793 has successfully passed in the New Hampshire House. The House Finance Committee Chair has waived further hearings, clearing the path for this vital Second Amendment legislation to move directly to the State Senate.

This bill is a top priority for lawful gun owners as it seeks to dismantle dangerous “gun-free zones” on public campuses and ensure that law-abiding students and faculty can exercise their right to self-defense.

What HB 1793 Delivers

• Eliminates Campus Carry Bans: Stops public colleges and universities from enforcing policies that disarm law-abiding citizens.
• Protects All Self-Defense Tools: Ensures students can carry firearms as well as non-lethal options like tasers and pepper spray.
• Enforcement with Teeth: Includes a $10,000 statutory damage provision against institutions that continue to infringe on student rights.

Next Step

The bill is now heading to the New Hampshire State Senate.

Use the form above to contact your State Senator and urge them to support HB 1793!

Last week, GOA spokesmen ventured into the belly of the beast… confronting legacy media on their home turf, unequivocally defending your right to peacefully protest while armed.

Suddenly, traditionally anti-gun media outlets began professing support for the Second Amendment—not out of conviction, but to weaponize the issue against their political opponents.

GOA cut through the spin by speaking plainly and telling the truth.

Hypocritical anti-gun politicians, desperate for a moment in the spotlight, have even attempted to appear “pro-gun” citing the Second Amendment during speeches in Congress.

Bottom Line: You can peacefully protest while armed, full stop.

But make no mistake: the anti-gun political behemoth will stop at nothing to undermine and abolish the Second Amendment, even feigning support when necessary.

Gun Owners of America is calling on these two-faced politicians to stand by their newfound Second Amendment support by halting their attempts to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

In these pivotal times, it’s more important than ever to donate to Gun Owners of America.

We’re standing up to defend your freedoms against any and all odds. We’re lobbying at the White House; on Capitol Hill and we’re fighting in the courts to expand the Second Amendment each and every day.

We’re committed to holding officials on Capitol Hill accountable, so that we can restore the Second Amendment with no compromises whatsoever.

What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed its opening brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, which challenges the federal laws prohibiting licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns to out-of-state buyers. FPC filed its appeal after the district court wrongly upheld the ban.

Gun Owners of America to Host Arizona Freedom Festival 2026 in Glendale

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February 3, 2026

Glendale, AZ – Gun Owners of America (GOA) proudly announces the Arizona Freedom Festival 2026 is taking place on March 28, 2026, at the Glendale Civic Center East Parking Lot in Glendale, Arizona.

This outdoor festival will bring together freedom-loving Americans from across the Southwest to celebrate the Second Amendment, the outdoor lifestyle, and the enduring values of liberty.

Arizona Freedom Fest 2026 will feature a diverse lineup of vendors showcasing firearms, accessories, vehicles, and survival gear, alongside Second Amendment advocacy organizations and freedom-focused nonprofits from across the region. The event will also include an Overland Vehicle and Motorcycle Exhibit, featuring a curated display of vehicles, with selected winners announced during the festival.

Designed as a family-friendly event, Arizona Freedom Fest will include a kids’ zone, food trucks, and an outdoor, festival-style atmosphere centered on community, freedom, and civic engagement.

The festival will feature a lineup of prominent speakers and voices from the Second Amendment and freedom movement, including Mark W. Smith, acclaimed author and host of Four Boxes Diner; Andy Biggs, gubernatorial candidate for Arizona; and Mark Lamb, congressional candidate and former sheriff known for his leadership on public safety and defense of constitutional policing. Additional advocates and leaders dedicated to protecting constitutional freedoms will also be announced.

Arizona Freedom Fest reflects GOA’s continued commitment to defending the right to keep and bear arms while engaging supporters through education, outreach, and community-driven events.

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews.

Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit, grassroots lobbying organization representing millions of members and activists nationwide, dedicated to preserving and defending the Second Amendment. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center

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Gun owners never thought they’d see the day, but Chuck Schumer just declared that “the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

Yes, you read that right. The same Chuck Schumer who’s spent decades trying to gut our Second Amendment just admitted what we’ve been saying all along.

So let’s hold him to it.

Right now, as Congress negotiates the next round of government funding, there’s a narrow window to include the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

Our rights don’t end at state borders. If Schumer truly believes “shall not be infringed,” then he should support nationwide reciprocity for law-abiding gun owners.

Here’s the reality: In just two weeks, DHS funding expires, and both parties are scrambling for concessions. Democrats want due process protections and body cameras for immigration enforcement. Republicans are pushing for the SAVE Act and election integrity measures.

This is our moment to demand that concealed carry reciprocity be included in the deal.

Send your pre-written letter to your Senators NOW, before this opportunity slips away. We have provided different messages for Democrat and Republican Senators.

Gun Owners of America has been fighting for reciprocity for years. We’ve seen it pass the House before, only to die in the Senate. But with Schumer’s own words echoing in our ears, we have the ammunition we need to push this across the finish line.

Now it’s tell to tell your senator:

• Constitutional rights shouldn’t stop at state lines
• Law-abiding gun owners deserve equal treatment nationwide
• Senator Schumer himself just affirmed our “shall not be infringed” rights

The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg have quietly slipped through HB 1909, a bill that weaponizes Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights — even when guns aren’t involved. The House floor vote will likely occur early next week.

If this bill passes, PFAs — orders often entered ex parte with only one party present before a judge — would trigger automatic criminal penalty enhancements for certain offenses.

That means things like simple harassment, disorderly conduct, or reckless behavior alleged to have occurred “during the violation” of a PFA could be upgraded to higher-level misdemeanors or felonies simply because a PFA exists, regardless of whether a firearm or violence was involved.

These upgraded convictions can then:

• Result in automatic loss of firearm rights under Pennsylvania law, and
• Qualify as federal “misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence” (MCDV) — triggering lifetime federal gun bans with no restoration process under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).

Make no mistake — this bill isn’t about serious violence, it’s about turning PFAs into a backdoor mechanism for gun prohibition. A civil protective order would become the predicate for enhanced criminal penalties and permanent gun rights loss.

Gun owners across Pennsylvania should not be silent on this legislation. If you value your rights, now is the time to take action.

That’s why I need you to contact your State Representative today (by using the form above) and urge them to oppose HB 1909. Let them know you will not stand for legislation that uses PFAs to strip away your constitutional rights.