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WV: Defend the Rights of Young Adults. Support SB 30 and HB 4106!

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 02/13/2026 - 17:19

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 electionsenter binding contractslive 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.

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

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 02/13/2026 - 14:50

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

-GOA- 

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FPC Prevails in New York Non-Resident Carry Ban Lawsuit, Encourages People to Apply for a License

Firearms Policy Coalition - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 15:26

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.”

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

Gun Owners of America - Wed, 02/11/2026 - 14:51

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

-GOA- 

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TX: Let GOA Be Your Valentine.

Gun Owners of America - Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:32

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.

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WY: Support Pro-Second Amendment Bills in the Wyoming Legislature

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 14:05


 

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.

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NH: Campus Carry Heads to Senate!

Gun Owners of America - Thu, 02/05/2026 - 17:05

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!

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They Didn’t Expect GOA to Say This on CNN

Gun Owners of America - Thu, 02/05/2026 - 11:05

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.

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FPC Files Fifth Circuit Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales

Firearms Policy Coalition - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:09

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.

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

Gun Owners of America - Tue, 02/03/2026 - 14:52

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

-GOA- 

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Chuck Schumer just defended your gun rights?

Gun Owners of America - Tue, 02/03/2026 - 11:17

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

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PA: STOP HB 1909 – PFA Expansion Threatens Gun Rights

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 17:06

PFA Expansion Vote on House Floor Early Next Week

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.

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TX: Meet your Representative at the Range

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:02

I am reaching out to you today because two Texas House races in Bexar County will play a major role in determining the future of the Second Amendment in Texas.

Gun Owners of America Texas is proud to endorse Rep. Tony Dorazio (HD-122) and Rep. Marc LaHood (HD-121) — two proven, principled leaders who have demonstrated they will stand firm against gun control and fight for your rights in Austin.

Both Rep. Dorazio and Rep. LaHood hold A+ ratings from Gun Owners of America and have actively sponsored GOA-supported legislation to protect and expand the right to keep and bear arms.

These districts are among the most competitive Republican-held seats in Texas. Both are being aggressively targeted by the left, and both will likely be decided by narrow margins. The outcome of these races could directly impact whether we maintain a pro-Second Amendment majority in the Texas House going into the next legislative session.

We need your help to ensure both of these races end in victory.

One of the best ways to get involved is to meet these candidates in person. Both Rep. Dorazio and Rep. LaHood are expected to attend GOA Texas Guns & Roses, our Valentine’s Range Day series featuring training, fellowship, and some of Texas’ strongest pro-Second Amendment leaders.

Get your tickets here: GOA Guns and Roses

Non Shooters welcomed!

Guns & Roses is a great opportunity to meet Rep. Dorazio, Rep. LaHood, and other GOA-endorsed candidates, connect with fellow GOA members, and show visible grassroots support for the leaders fighting for your rights.

Show up and vote early and on Election Day.

The left knows Texas is the last line of defense for the Second Amendment — and they are pouring resources into flipping seats like these. We cannot afford to lose ground.

With your support, we can keep Texas strong, free, and firmly pro-Second Amendment.

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TX: SD 9 Election Day Tomorrow

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:55

This is the final reminder for the Special Election in Texas Senate District 9 — and your vote will directly impact the future of your rights and freedoms.

Special elections are decided by turnout. In races like this, a very small number of votes can determine the outcome.

Gun Owners of America Texas proudly endorses Leigh Wambsganss for SD 9 because she has a proven record of standing up for:

• The Second Amendment
• Individual liberty
• Texas families and constitutional government

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Leigh Wambsganss stood shoulder-to-shoulder with GOA Texas to advance and defend key pro–Second Amendment legislation. Her leadership helped stop harmful policies and protect the rights of law-abiding Texans.

Gun Owners of America does not pass legislation alone. We depend on strong allies in the Texas Senate who are willing to stand firm, push pro–Second Amendment bills, and block bad policy. Leigh Wambsganss has proven she is that ally — someone GOA can count on when it matters most.

Her opponent supports policies that would expand government power and undermine constitutional freedoms.

This election will shape:

• The future of gun rights in Texas
• How much control government has over your life
• Whether Texas moves toward freedom — or away from it

Election Day
Saturday, January 31
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Find your polling place here: Election Day Polling Locations

What You Need
Bring a valid photo ID (a Texas driver’s license works).

For up-to-date voting information, visit: LeighForTexas.com

This is one of those elections where your vote truly matters.

Please make sure you show up and vote for
Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate District 9.

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TX: Meet Don Huffines at the Range

Gun Owners of America - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:50

Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller.

We’re excited to invite you to a special Meet & Greet with Don Huffines, the GOA-endorsed, pro–Second Amendment candidate for Texas Comptroller, on Friday, February 6th in the Woodlands/Conroe area.

This is your opportunity to meet Don in person, ask questions, and hear directly from him about his plan to restore accountability in Texas government — cutting waste, defending liberty, and protecting the constitutional rights of Texans.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Copendero Indoor Archery, Pistol and Rifle Range
28075 Robinson Road, Conroe, TX

Join fellow GOA members for light snacks, great conversation, and a chance to engage with a candidate who understands that fiscal responsibility and constitutional freedom go hand in hand.

RSVP here: Meet Don Huffines at Copendero

Bring a friend and help us ensure Texas continues to have leaders who will stand firm for liberty, limited government, and the Second Amendment.

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Congress Can’t Enact Sweeping Gun Prohibitions, Argues FPC in New Supreme Court Brief

Firearms Policy Coalition - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:01

What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Hemani, which challenges the federal ban on gun possession by marijuana users. FPC’s brief argues that the court does not need to decide the Second Amendment issue in this case because Congress lacks the Article I authority to enact the ban in the first place.

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United States Files Brief in Support of FPC’s Challenge to Massachusetts Handgun Ban

Firearms Policy Coalition - Thu, 01/29/2026 - 14:56

What: The federal government has filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Firearms Policy Coalition’s (FPC) Granata v. Campbell lawsuit, which challenges Massachusetts’s ban on modern, constitutionally protected handguns. FPC’s appeal in this case was filed after the district court upheld the ban.

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PA: House Democrats Push for Backdoor Gun Control

Gun Owners of America - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:09

Backdoor Gun Control Pushed by PA House Democrats

The anti-gun Democrats are at it again! They are pushing a bill that will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow that will create backdoor gun control.

HB 2018 (Hanbridge) creates a “Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board” that expands information-sharing authority among law enforcement, courts, and a new review board. This bill creates a centralized data-analysis apparatus that can later be use to argue:

  • That “system failures” include lack of gun confiscation
  • That background checks are insufficient
  • That PFA firearm surrender rules should be expanded
  • That Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders are “necessary”

HB 2018 also allows review teams and the Board to recommend “changes in legislation, regulations, and policies.” These reports will almost certainly:

  • Frame firearms access as a “risk factor”
  • Promote Red Flag Gun Confiscation laws
  • Advocate for mandatory gun seizure upon allegation, not convictions
  • Recommend expansion of prohibited-person categories

Friend, this bill is a disaster for your God-given rights.

And you can be sure that “The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board” will recreate the classic pipeline of data collection–>narrative framing–>legislative pressure–>more gun control.

That’s why I need you to send a message (by using the form above) to your state representative right away, urging them to vote OPPOSE HB 2018. Let them know you oppose backdoor gun control.

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FPC Statement: Rights Are Not Privileges

Firearms Policy Coalition - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:33

Recent events in Minnesota underscore a recurring and deeply troubling theme: Government officials and commentators treating natural rights as privileges.

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VA: 8 Gun Control Bills Pass Committee

Gun Owners of America - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:16

Yesterday, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a package of anti-Second Amendment legislation that represents a serious threat to the rights of law-abiding Virginians.

Despite clear opposition from thousands of gun owners like you, a large group of gun control bills were pushed forward on party-line votes.

These measures place new restrictions, costs, and legal risks on responsible citizens while doing nothing to deter violent criminals who already ignore the law.

Anti-Gun Bills Advanced Out of Committee

The following bills passed out of committee and are now moving forward in the legislative process:

  • SB 115
    Restricts concealed carry reciprocity and limits lawful carry protections.
  • SB 173
    Bans firearms in medical and mental health facilities, leaving citizens unable to defend themselves in vulnerable situations.
  • SB 272
    Restricts lawful firearm possession on college campuses.
  • SB 323
    Criminalizes common firearm parts and home-built firearms that have long been legal.
  • SB 348
    Imposes mandatory storage requirements inside private homes, interfering with families’ ability to defend themselves.
  • SB 496
    Restricts lawful firearm transport and imposes burdensome vehicle storage rules.
  • SB 727
    Expands public carry bans across the Commonwealth.
  • SB 749
    Bans commonly owned firearms and standard-capacity magazines that are protected under Supreme Court precedent.

These are the following 9 Senators who sold out your constitutional rights and voted for this package of gun control legislation:

*These senators are also on the Finance & Appropriations Committee that these bills are headed towards next

There is still hope to stop these bills in their tracks before they reach the full Senate; they must also pass through the Finance & Appropriations Committee.

Please reach out to the following Senators and request that they vote NO on Senate Bills 115, 173, 272, 323, 348, 496, 727 and 749.

Our natural rights do not come from politicians, political parties, or government agencies, they’re a birthright.

We still have an opportunity to defend our rights if we can come together with our strong grassroots advocacy and make clear to Richmond politicians that the Second Amendment is not up for negotiation.

Please consider contacting Senators in the Finance & Appropriations Committee to make your voice heard.

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