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NEW ORLEANS (July 17, 2025) – This afternoon, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the federal government agreed to a joint dismissal of the government’s appeal in our Mock v. Bondi lawsuit, a case that successfully challenged the Biden ATF’s “pistol brace” ban rule and secured injunctive relief for gun owners while the case was being litigated to final judgment, which completely vacated the rule.

Congressman Andrew Clyde to Speak at GOALS 2025

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JULY 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that long time congressional ally and fierce fighter for the Second Amendment, Congressman Andrew Clyde, will be speaking at the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 9-10 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Representative Clyde has been an ardent and passionate defender of the right to keep and bear arms since he first joined Congress in 2019. He represents the same No Compromise mentality towards the Second Amendment as Gun Owners of America and has inspired and educated his colleagues to become the best possible stewards of our constitutional rights as a result. Gun owners across the country have no better champion in Congress than Representative Clyde.

GOALS 2025 will feature more than 120,000 square feet of exhibitor space, training sessions, legal briefings, and powerhouse speakers—all uniting under one mission: defending the right to keep and bear arms without compromise.

Congressman Andrew Clyde issued the following statement: 

“When I was elected, I told voters I wouldn’t just protect and defend the Second Amendment, I’d fight to restore what we have lost. That’s exactly why I was on the House floor at 4:00 AM, fighting to ensure that the repeal of the unconstitutional taxation of suppressors and short-barreled firearms was included in President Trump’s One, Big Beautiful Bill.

“For over 90 years, the NFA has infringed on your rights—now we are finally fighting back and winning! While this MONUMENTAL VICTORY is worthy of celebration, there is still much work to be done.

“I’m honored to join like-minded patriots at the GOALS convention next month to discuss some exciting opportunities ahead for this movement. Thanks to the tireless work and assistance of Gun Owners of America, I’m here to tell you to stay tuned, because working together, there will be more wins coming.”

Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs, issued the following statement:

“If there is Second Amendment fight to be had on Capitol Hill, Congressman Andrew Clyde is always right there with GOA in the trenches to protect and restore your rights. Rep. Clyde is a Second Amendment stalwart and we’re proud to host him at GOALS.”

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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LANCO to Headline Saturday Night Concert at GOALS in Knoxville, TN

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July 16, 2025

Knoxville, TN – Gun Owners of America is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum country music band LANCO will be headlining the Saturday night concert at the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) on August 9th. Known for hits like “Greatest Love Story” and “Born to Love You,” LANCO brings the kind of authentic, unapologetic energy that defines both their music—and our movement.

The concert is free with GOALS admission, and doors open at 6:30 PM at the Knoxville Convention Center. This exclusive live performance promises to be a celebration of freedom, family, and country values—set to the soundtrack of one of country music’s most beloved bands.

GOALS 2025 is more than a convention—it’s a full weekend of leadership training, grassroots networking, family activities, and keynote speakers like Liz Wheeler, John Lovell and other champions of the Second Amendment. And now, with LANCO in the spotlight, Saturday night just got even more exciting.

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

“This isn’t just another concert—it’s a celebration of our membership. This year our members have been more active, engaged, and determined to restore the Second Amendment than ever before. Join us in Knoxville and be part of the movement that’s building the future of the 2A community.”

To register and view the full GOALS schedule, visit our website.

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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FORT WORTH, Texas (July 15, 2025) – As part of its ongoing mission to ensure individuals can exercise their right to keep and bear arms throughout the United States, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in the case of Elite Precision Customs v. ATF. At issue in FPC’s lawsuit are federal laws that ban licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns to buyers who live in another state. That, FPC says, is unconstitutional.

GOA and GOF Challenge Federal Law Prohibiting Mailing of Handguns via USPS 

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July 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), together with Pennsylvania resident Bonita Shreve have filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, seeking to overturn the Prohibition-era federal ban on the mailing of handguns.  The Complaint alleges that this ban is “inconsistent with Founding-era historical tradition” of firearm regulation.

Since 1927, federal law has denied ordinary Americans the right to utilize the mails to ship the “quintessential self-defense weapon”: handguns.  Yet all the while, the USPS handles handgun shipments on behalf of businesses and government officials every single day.  This ban is as arbitrary and discriminatory as it is violative of the Second Amendment – and its criminal penalties are steep.

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

“This complaint demonstrates that the federal government’s Prohibition-era ban on mailing handguns violates the Second Amendment.  GOA is proud to stand with its members and supporters to ensure that their constitutional rights are protected, and we are committed to ending all anti-gun ‘rules for me, but not for thee,’ in any form they may take.”

Sam Paredes, on behalf of the board for Gun Owners Foundation, issued the following statement:

“This law was passed in a different time.  Our complaint makes clear that every day this ban remains in effect, it infringes on the rights of law-abiding Americans who are fully entitled to exercise all of their Second Amendment freedoms.  In America, using the Postal Service to mail handguns to other law-abiding individuals should not be a felony.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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Gun Owners of America has long maintained a policy of avoiding feuds with other pro-gun organizations. We take pride in working alongside like-minded groups whenever there’s an opportunity to join forces in defending and restoring the Second Amendment.

However, several GOA members have reached out with concerns over false claims being circulated about our record. Rather than engage in a back-and-forth with the American Firearms Association—an organization associated with one or more of the “Dorr brothers”—we will simply let readers draw their own conclusions.

Multiple respected pro-gun groups and publications across the country have exposed these brothers for making baseless claims in their fundraising while contributing little in terms of meaningful action. So we urge gun owners to carefully examine these publications/videos and judge for themselves:

• Bearing Arms blows the whistle on the Dorrs in regard to federal legislation
• The Blaze exposes the Dorrs’ tactics in Wyoming
• Ammoland also exposes the Dorrs in Wyoming
• Guns Save Life reveals the truth on the Dorrs in Illinois
• Ammoland uncovers the Dorrs in Indiana
• Bearing Arms addresses the Dorrs in North Carolina
• Buckeye Firearms unmasks the Dorrs in Ohio
• The Liberty Doll Podcast does a deep dive on the Dorrs in Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, North Carolina, Georgia, and Other States
• Tactical Cowboy exposes the Dorrs in Alabama

Gun Owners of America has teamed up with Big Horn Armory, Gunnar Industries, Liberty’s Place 4 U, and Natrona County Conservative Women to offer a unique, GOA-engraved Custom Model 89 lever-action rifle chambered in 500 Smith & Wesson.

The live auction will take place on Monday, July 21, at 6 P.M. during a free Town Hall meeting with Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray — a strong Second Amendment supporter and GOA-endorsed candidate — at The Hangar Bar & Grill in Bar Nunn, WY.

Please come out and hear Chuck Gray speak, along with myself and leaders representing our partners who are hosting the event.

Please follow us on our Facebook page for more updates, including the possibility of online bidding, for those unable to attend in person.

See the event link here.

Firearms & Emergency Preparedness Panel to Equip Patriots at 2025 GOALS Summit

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July 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce the Firearms & Emergency Preparedness Panel at the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), bringing together top voices in personal defense, trauma care, and readiness. This critical session will arm attendees with the mindset, knowledge, and tools needed to survive real-world emergencies—both on and off the range.

Panelists include Skinny Medic, Tactical Considerations, GunnyGal, Paul Glasco (Legally Armed America), and Magic Prepper. These respected creators and instructors have spent years training Americans to prepare for life-threatening scenarios, from active threats and medical trauma to natural disasters and civil unrest.

Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how to build effective emergency kits, secure reliable training, and develop the situational awareness needed to protect their families and communities when seconds count.

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

“Preparedness is a moral duty. This panel goes beyond politics and hits at the heart of what it means to be a responsible, armed American in uncertain times.”

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

“These panelists are trusted voices in the self-reliance and firearms communities. They’re not just teaching theory—they’re giving people the real-world tools to survive and thrive.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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2A Action Alliance Panel to Highlight Grassroots Advocacy at 2025 GOALS Summit

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July 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce the 2A Action Alliance Panel at the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), featuring some of the most influential voices in the firearms community. This engaging session will spotlight how content creators and activists are shaping the national conversation on the Second Amendment through grassroots mobilization and digital engagement.

Panelists include Liberty Doll, Shawn Herrin (We Like Shooting), Last American Outlaw, Print Shoot Repeat, and Johnny B. These creators have not only built platforms dedicated to defending the right to keep and bear arms—they’ve also taken direct political action by signing GOA-backed 2A Action Alliance letters delivered to Congress.

Attendees will hear firsthand how these leaders have fought against censorship, energized gun owners during the last election cycle, and influenced policy at both the state and national levels.

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

“This panel represents the cultural front of the Second Amendment fight. These voices are pushing back against digital censorship, mobilizing the next generation of patriots, and proving that activism doesn’t stop at the ballot box—it thrives in every upload, share, and call to action.”

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

“These content creators have become indispensable allies in our fight for liberty. They don’t just talk about defending the Second Amendment—they live it. Their commitment to real-world advocacy is exactly what the 2A Action Alliance is all about.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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As anybody who has paid even a little bit of attention to the news recently surely knows, the federal government recently passed this year's budget reconciliation (Big Beautiful Bill), touching on hundreds of pieces of federal law. Our industry watched the bill's progress closely because of efforts to deregulate certain National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons. … Continue reading Could SBR’s Soon Be Cheaper than Rifles? A Possible Side Effect of the BBB →

GOA and Missouri Seek Court Order to Halt Jackson County Gun Ban 

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July 9, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and the State of Missouri have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to immediately block enforcement of Jackson County’s sweeping gun control ordinance targeting young adults.

This request for emergency relief follows the lawsuit filed last month in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, which challenges Jackson County Ordinance No. 5865. That ordinance prohibits law-abiding adults ages 18 to 20 from purchasing handguns or possessing so-called “semiautomatic assault rifles”—despite the fact that the ordinance does not even define what a “semiautomatic assault rifle” is.

The motion argues that the ordinance violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as Missouri’s firearm preemption statute, which prohibits localities from enacting stricter gun laws than the state legislature. Plaintiffs are urging the court to step in immediately to prevent further constitutional harm while litigation proceeds.

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

“This legal maneuver is about stopping the damage before it spreads. Jackson County politicians knew this ordinance was illegal when they passed it. Now they must be held accountable. GOA is proud to stand with Missouri to ensure that constitutional rights are protected for every law-abiding adult.”

Sam Paredes, on behalf of the board for Gun Owners Foundation, issued the following statement:

“This ordinance was passed in direct defiance of state law and the Constitution. Our motion makes clear that every day this ban remains in effect, it infringes on the rights of young Americans who are fully entitled to exercise their Second Amendment freedoms. We are urging the court to act quickly and restore the rule of law in Jackson County.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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As we discussed in our previous article, the repeal of the prohibition on Sunday hunting was headed for Governor Shapiro's desk; however, it was unknown whether Governor Shapiro would sign it. Today, we got our answer. Governor Shapiro signed HB 1431, thereby repealing the prohibition on Sunday hunting in the Commonwealth and authorizing the Pennsylvania … Continue reading Governor Shapiro Signs Sunday Hunting Repeal: What You Need to Know →

As discussed in our recent article, earlier this year Attorney General Bondi published an Interim Final Rule reviving the Federal Firearms Relief process under 18 U.S.C. 925(c) by rescinding the delegation of authority to the ATF. The AG’s Interim Final Rule included the below statement explaining that the Department of Justice would at some point … Continue reading Federal Firearms Relief – We Have The Inside Track On Filing Applications Now, Before Everyone Else →

Liz Wheeler to Speak at GOALS 2025

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July 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that Liz Wheeler—nationally renowned commentator, bestselling author, and relentless defender of liberty—will speak at the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 9–10 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Wheeler, host of The Liz Wheeler Show and a fierce critic of government overreach, is one of the most unapologetic voices in American media when it comes to defending the Second Amendment. Her work consistently calls out the dangers of disarming citizens, dismantling the nuclear family, and undermining America’s constitutional order—all while rallying a rising generation of patriots to take action.

GOALS 2025 will bring together thousands of grassroots activists, legislators, influencers, and industry leaders for a weekend of strategy, training, and celebration of the right to keep and bear arms. With Liz Wheeler on the speaker lineup, attendees can expect a bold and thought-provoking address at the intersection of faith, freedom, and firepower.

Liz Wheeler issued the following statement:

“It’s my privilege to speak at the GOALS Summit in August in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gun Owners of America is a critical and powerful voice in defense of our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, without which all of our other rights become obsolete. I’m excited to speak about America First and how the survival of our republic depends on our right to defense of person, property, and liberty.”

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

“Liz Wheeler has become a major force for truth and constitutional principles in an age of media cowardice and government tyranny. Her fearless advocacy is exactly what the Second Amendment movement needs right now, and we’re honored to welcome her to GOALS 2025.”

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

“Liz Wheeler is sharp, principled, and unafraid to speak hard truths about what’s happening to our country. She understands that the right to keep and bear arms isn’t just about self-defense—it’s about preserving our entire constitutional system. We’re thrilled to have her at GOALS 2025.”

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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We encourage viewers and those interested in American history to read Georgetown Law Professor and constitutional scholar, Randy Barnett's excellent, easy-to-read short article explaining the Declaration here in conjunction with reading the Declaration below. [Note: Some paragraph breaks added to facilitate reading on mobile devices.]

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We repost this article every year. If you’ve seen it before, and even if you haven't, please share this important information with your friends and family--for the Republic.

We, like many of you, will enjoy today's Fourth of July celebration with family, friends, food, and fireworks. And while those good things bring us close together as a people, it’s valuable to remember how we, as a uniquely free United States, came to be—and, especially, why. It has become a tradition for us to read aloud the Declaration of Independence on July 4th to put our celebration into a proper historical, philosophical, and emotional context. As law professor Josh Blackman correctly notes, “while you are enjoying your hotdogs and fireworks, praise the Declaration, which even today retains legal vitality.”

GOA to File “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” Against NFA Registry as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Heads to President’s Desk

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July 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. –Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), alongside our allies Palmetto State Armory (PSA), the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC), Silencer Shop (SS), and B & T USA (B&T), are announcing that we will file a federal lawsuit to dismantle the remaining provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA) after the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is signed into law by President Trump and goes into effect.

GOA’s team in Washington had been working behind the scenes with Congress since the November 2024 election to fully repeal the NFA, but congressional Republicans allowed an unelected bureaucrat to block the GOA-backed provision. Instead, the House and Senate settled for reducing the NFA’s $200 excise tax to $0 on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and any other weapons or AOWs—teeing up GOA’s legal challenge.

GOA’s “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” will ask the courts to strike down the NFA’s absurd new $0 tax and registration scheme for certain suppressors and firearms with short barrels. In the 1930’s, the Supreme Court only narrowly upheld the NFA solely as a tax statute—not as a firearms regulatory law. In Sonzinsky v. United States (1937), the Court ruled the NFA was permissible under Congress’s taxing power. But once the tax is reduced to $0, the constitutional justification for the law collapses.

GOA has also long argued that the NFA’s registration mandates violate the Second Amendment and are an unconstitutional overreach of federal power. With the tax mechanism gutted and reduced to an unworkable state by Congress, GOA’s forthcoming legal challenge will aim to strike down what remains of this obsolete and abusive law.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, issued the following statement:

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to dismantle one of the most abusive federal gun control laws on the books. With the tax struck down by Congress, the rest of the NFA is standing on air. We’re ready to take this fight to the courts and finally end the federal registry once and for all.”

Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs, issued the following statement:

“GOA and our grassroots activists fought tooth and nail to fully gut the NFA and came closer than anyone else, in the 91 years this infringement has been on the books, to getting it repealed. Congress should never have shifted responsibility to the courts to strike down the archaic National Firearms Act of 1934. Now GOA will do what Republicans would not: continue the fight to repeal the NFA.”

Sam Paredes, on behalf of the board for Gun Owners Foundation, issued the following statement:

“The Supreme Court has made clear that the NFA survives only as a tax law. Once the President signs this bill and the tax disappears, the registry becomes an unconstitutional relic. GOF is prepared to go to court and challenge every remaining provision that violates the Second Amendment.”

Jamin McCallum, Owner and CEO of Palmetto State Armory, issued the following statement:

“Palmetto State Armory remains unwavering in our dedication to ensuring freedom is within reach for every American. The Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act are essential steps in our ongoing mission. This commitment drives us to continue the fight to lift the heavy restrictions placed on American gun owners by the National Firearms Act. We, at Palmetto State Armory, together with our affiliates, proudly align with GOA, FRAC, and our partners in this endeavor. Our mission has always been, and will always be, to champion freedom and uphold our constitutional rights.”

Travis White, President and CEO of Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, issued the following statement:

“For almost a century, the National Firearms Act has imposed unconstitutional burdens on the American People under the pretextual guise of tax collection. Congress’ recent decision to reduce the corresponding tax for most articles covered under that Act to $0 leaves no further doubt as to the indefensible character of that Act. FRAC commends Congress for reducing the tax to $0 for those numerous articles, as we hope that this is a major step towards relegating this egregious law to its rightful place in the waste bin of history.”

Dave Matheny, Founder and CEO of Silencer Shop, issued the following statement:

“Silencer Shop is proud to stand with GOA in making sure the Second Amendment isn’t an afterthought. We’ve fought alongside patriots to keep the Big Beautiful Bill from excluding your gun rights—and we’re not done.”

Jon Scott, CEO of B & T USA, issued the following statement:

“For nearly a century, American gun owners have been compelled to navigate the restrictive boundaries set by the NFA. B&T USA is delighted to join forces with GOA and its industry partners in a unified effort to finally abolish this unconstitutional infringement on our rights. Together, we are committed to restoring and protecting the freedoms that are rightfully ours.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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GOA, GOF & allies officially filed their One Big Beautiful Lawsuit on Friday, July 4th, just hours after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 3, 2025) –When President Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill — which will eliminate the excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs — he will have delivered the biggest blow to the National Firearms Act since its passage nearly a century ago. We thank President Trump for his leadership and every member of Congress who fought for law-abiding gun owners throughout the reconciliation process.

Gun Owners of America is issuing a correction regarding Senate Bill 409, which we previously labeled as anti-Second Amendment. After further review, SB 409 is a pro-gun bill that deserves our full support.

This bill is part of a broader Constitutional Carry package (including SB 406, 407, 408, 409, and 410) that works to restore your natural right to carry a firearm without government permission.

What SB 409 Actually Does:

SB 409 is a pro-gun bill that helps make Constitutional Carry work in Michigan by removing old gun laws from the state’s sentencing rules.

Right now, if you carry a concealed pistol without a government-issued license, or have a loaded pistol in your car, you could be hit with felony charges—even if you’re legally allowed to own a gun. SB 409 fixes that.

This bill takes out the laws that make it a crime to:

• Carry a concealed pistol without a permit (up to 5 years in prison)
• Possess a pistol in certain situations without paperwork (up to 4 years)
• Have a loaded gun in your car (up to 2 years)

Once Constitutional Carry is passed, those crimes should no longer exist—and SB 409 makes sure they won’t. It protects legal gun owners from being punished for carrying without a permit.

This is a cleanup bill that supports the rest of the Constitutional Carry package (SB 406–410). It does NOT add any new gun control.

GOA proudly supports SB 406–410, and we urge all pro-gun Michiganders to contact their senators and tell them to vote YES on this Constitutional Carry package.

SAN DIEGO (July 1, 2025) – This afternoon, Federal District Court Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo issued an order granting final summary judgment to Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and its co-plaintiffs, three individual members of the organization who reside outside of California, in Hoffman v. Bonta, FPC’s Second Amendment challenge to the State’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents.