Pro-gun rights

The Second Amendment does not stop at the shoreline.

That is why Gun Owners of America through Fuerza 2A, our Hispanic coalition, are fighting to restore gun rights in Puerto Rico and across America’s territories.

If the American flag flies there, the right to keep and bear arms applies there.

And so should your concealed carry permit apply there!

Alisabet Falu Valdes, GOA’s National Chair of Fuerza 2A, fighting for your Second Amendment rights.

Right now, that principle is being tested in Puerto Rico.

Two pro-Second Amendment bills — PC 1138 and PC 950 — are actively moving through the Puerto Rico House and Senate. The window to influence lawmakers is open — but it will not stay open for long.

GOA believes Puerto Rico should adopt constitutional carry — immediately.

But meaningful reform often happens step by step. These two bills represent a critical and immediate opportunity to restore constitutional rights for millions of Americans.

If we do not act now, that opportunity could slip away.

PC 1138 – Restoring Carry Rights

PC 1138 would move Puerto Rico closer to full Second Amendment recognition by:

• Allowing reciprocity so Americans with carry permits from their home state can lawfully carry while visiting Puerto Rico
• Clarifying that individuals may carry more than one handgun
• Requiring firearms held during criminal investigations to be returned immediately
• Eliminating redundant dealer inspections done by Puerto Rico Police Bureau since these inspections are already conducted by the Federal Government

Most importantly, this bill would allow Americans visiting the island to exercise their right to self-defense instead of being forced to leave it behind when they travel.

That is a historic shift — but only if lawmakers hear from you now.

Alisabet Falu Valdes, representing GOA & Fuerza 2A, registered to lobby in Puerto Rico.

PC 950 – Protecting Victims

PC 950 strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence.

Instead of forcing victims to rely on a temporary 90-day permit, this bill would grant an immediate five-year firearms carry permit — free of charge.

No victim should be left defenseless while navigating bureaucracy.

Delays cost lives. Action saves them.

Why This Fight Matters — Right Now

Today, law-abiding Americans cannot legally carry in Puerto Rico — even if licensed in their home state.

That means millions are forced to surrender their right to self-defense the moment they arrive. And that impacts American gun owners who travel from the mainland to Puerto Rico.

That is unacceptable.

And if we remain silent, nothing changes.

The Constitution must be respected everywhere the American flag flies — including Puerto Rico.

But lawmakers need to hear from GOA members immediately while these bills are under consideration.

Take Action – Contact Puerto Rico’s Lawmakers!

Fuerza 2A needs you to act today.

Contact lawmakers in the Puerto Rico House and Senate with just a couple of clicks from your mouse and tell them:

• Support PC 1138 and PC 950
• The Second Amendment applies in Puerto Rico
• Americans should be able to lawfully carry while visiting the island
• You will visit Puerto Rico if lawful carry is recognized — and that being unable to exercise your Second Amendment rights currently prevents you from traveling there

Time matters.

Silence helps the opposition.

Your message could be the difference between progress and stagnation.

Yes, Puerto Rico should ultimately recognize constitutional carry, just like many U.S. states.

But these bills are a major step forward, if we push them across the finish line.

Stand with Gun Owners of America.

Stand with Fuerza 2A.

Stand for the Constitution.

Act now.

In Liberty,

Alisabet Falu Valdes
Fuerza 2A National Chair
Gun Owners of America

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Great Wyoming Gun Bills Pass – Contact Legislators to Override Any Vetoes!

Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA worked to pass some of America’s best Second Amendment legislation including a repeal of most gun-free zones and protections against state and local enforcement of federal gun control.

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

Last week, 3 critical GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk.

These bills will lower the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096) and increase protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders by making state and local enforcement of these orders a crime in Wyoming (HB0098).

Finally, SF0101 adds a civil process to Wyoming’s existing Second Amendment Protection laws that GOA helped pass in 2022. The 2022 law made the state and local enforcement of federal gun control a crime under Wyoming criminal statutes.

Now, citizens will also have a clear path to take state and local agencies or departments to civil court for damages enforced against those entities. This is a huge deterrent to local cooperation with federal gun control because of the potential impact on budgets!

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

HOWEVER, GOVERNOR GORDON HAS UNTIL TUESDAY, MARCH 10 TO VETO THESE BILLS, AND WE ARE ANTICIPATING THAT ONE OR MORE VETO IS HIGHLY POSSIBLE.

If any veto occurs, the Legislature will vote on veto overrides on Wednesday, March 11, so we are asking you to take preemptive action and click on the attached links. Ask your legislators to VOTE TO OVERRIDE ANY VETOES BY THE WYOMING GOVERNOR.

Click here to contact your legislators.

Together, we can make Wyoming America’s #1 state for Second Amendment Rights if these bills become Wyoming law.

We will update you in the coming days about the outcome of these efforts.

 

P.S. Please immediately contact your legislators and encourage them to override any vetoes of HB0096, HB0098, and SF0101.

Click here to contact your legislators.

 

 

 

 

Earlier this week, Senate Bill 1071 was stopped in its tracks.

SB 1071, introduced by Sen. Chris Rose (R), would have created the Public Defense and Provisioning Act, allowing the State of West Virginia to transfer machine guns to qualified citizens through a state-run program.

Senate Judiciary Chairman Tom Willis (R) fought for gun owners by pushing this bill through his committee. And the Judiciary Committee passed the bill overwhelmingly. But according to the Senate President Randy Smith, he killed the bill himself and kept it from moving forward.

While this is disappointing, the fight is not over.

A Path Forward Still Exists

Even though the Senate did not advance the bill, its language can still be introduced in the House by amending it into another bill that is already moving through the legislative process.

This is a common legislative procedure, and pro-Second Amendment lawmakers need to hear from you so they will consider exploring this option.

In other words, SB 1071 is not necessarily dead yet.

Setting the Record Straight

Some criticism has been raised about the quality and legality of this legislation, and those criticisms are simply incorrect.

The bill was carefully reviewed by GOA staff and attorneys before introduction. The same language was used by attorney and State Representative T.J. Roberts for similar legislation in Kentucky.

Additionally, the bill passed through the standard review process required before legislation can be introduced in the West Virginia Legislature.

This was not by any means a rushed or poorly drafted bill, and it is in full compliance with the terms produced by the National Firearms Act and other governing federal law.

Questions About Behind-the-Scenes Pressure

Recent reporting by firearms journalist John Crump has raised additional concerns about what may have happened behind the scenes.

According to lawmakers who spoke with Crump, a lobbyist allegedly pressured legislators to oppose the bill while implying he was acting on behalf of the NRA.

Crump reports that the individual leveraged endorsements that could be pulled from lawmakers who supported the legislation.

However, when Crump contacted NRA leadership directly, they reportedly confirmed that the individual in question has not worked for the NRA for several years, and that NRA is not opposed to the bill.

These reports raise serious questions about whether legislators may have received inaccurate information while evaluating the bill.

Governor Morrisey Supports the Effort

It is also important to note that Governor Patrick Morrisey has expressed support for this legislation, and remains supportive of restoring the natural rights to keep and bear arms of law-abiding citizens.

First, contact members of the West Virginia House of Delegates and urge them to support introducing the language of SB 1071 into another bill so the legislature can properly debate and vote on it.

Also, contact members of the West Virginia Senate and respectfully express your disappointment that the bill did not move forward due to misunderstandings and unfortunate circumstances.

Encourage them to support efforts to move this legislation forward if another opportunity arises!

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS

Second, join the GOA West Virginia Facebook group and follow the GOA WV Facebook page to stay informed and engaged as this fight continues.

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOLLOW THE FACEBOOK PAGE

SB 1071 represents an important step toward restoring the full scope of the right to keep and bear arms.

Although the Senate did not advance the bill this week, the opportunity to revive it still exists.

Gun Owners of America will continue working with lawmakers and grassroots activists to ensure this effort does not end here.

Stay engaged, stay informed, and stay in the fight.

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Gun Owners of America endorses Senator Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 5th, 2026 

Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to endorse Senator Mike Lee of Utah’s bill, the National Constitutional Carry Act. Senator Lee’s bill restores the right to carry as the founding fathers had intended 250 years ago. This bill would ensure that law abiding American citizens are able to carry around the country without fear of antigun states arbitrarily restricting or criminalizing their chosen self-defense tool. Residents of antigun states would no longer have to endure second class Second Amendment treatment, whether through outright hardware bans or policies that indirectly discourage the exercise of one’s rights. 

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

“In a time of war, Americans cannot afford to have the right to bear arms delayed by arbitrary state permitting processes. Public safety is threatened not only by ordinary criminals, but also bad actors working for foreign adversaries, and Americans need to be armed for the security of our free state. That’s why Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse Senator Mike Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act. Under this GOA-backed legislation, the right to carry a firearm without a government permission slip will be fully restored, and unconstitutional states regulations on firearms, ammunition, and magazine size will be preempted.” 

You can read the bill text here. 

You can watch GOA’s Minuteman Moment breakdown of the bill here. 

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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Last night was a strong night for the Second Amendment in Texas.

Freedom-minded Texans showed up, made their voices heard, and sent a clear message: Texans want leaders who will stand firmly for their constitutional rights.

GOA is proud to report an excellent performance from GOA-endorsed candidates across Texas.

One of the biggest results of the night came in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, where State Representative Steve Toth defeated incumbent Dan Crenshaw.

Steve worked tirelessly throughout this campaign — knocking doors across CD-2, meeting voters face-to-face, and making the case for defending our constitutional rights. His victory is a testament to the power of grassroots engagement and Texans who refuse to compromise on the Second Amendment.

We also want to congratulate Nate Sheets on his successful primary bid for Texas Agriculture Commissioner and Don Huffines on his campaign win for Texas Comptroller. Both men crisscrossed Texas throughout this campaign working hard to fight for the future of Texas.

But the work is not finished.

Several critical races are now headed to the Texas Primary Runoff, and these next several weeks will determine the final outcome of several key races that will impact the future of the Second Amendment in Texas.

Runoff races where Second Amendment supporters will need to stay engaged include:

• Brandon Herrera for U.S House Congressional District 23
• Ken Paxton for Texas Senator
• Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General
• Briscoe Cain for U.S. House Congressional District 9

Important Runoff Election Dates

Early Voting: May 18 – May 22, 2026
Runoff Election Day: May 26, 2026

Your membership and donations make the work possible.

The support of committed gun owners allows GOA to identify, endorse, and help elect candidates who will stand firm in the defense of the Second Amendment.

If you are able, please consider renewing your membership or making a donation to support GOA’s efforts to defend the rights of Texans and protect our freedoms.

More updates and ways to get involved will be coming soon.

Please Contact the Wyoming Senate Now – Historic Gun Bills Hang in the Balance!

Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA worked to pass some of America’s best Second Amendment legislation, and we are just a few steps away from more major Gun Rights Wins this year!

Three GOA-backed pro-Second Amendment bills have passed the full Wyoming House and could pass the Senate this week. A fourth bill passed the Wyoming Senate and could pass the House this week.

These bills will lower the required age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096) and increase protections for citizens against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders (HB0098).

Additionally, two nearly identical bills, HB0130 and SF0101, 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 and/or SF0101 pass, citizens will have a clear path to take agencies to Civil Court for damages, and this will serve as a major deterrent to local cooperation with federal gun control because of the potential impact on an agency’s budget!

A weakening amendment was added to HB0130 on the Senate Floor, but we will work to remove that Amendment on the third and final Senate Floor Vote. Furthermore, SF0101 remains strong as it moves through what we expect to be a friendly House.

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

Our current challenge is in the Wyoming Senate, so we are asking you to click the take action button above. Please ask your Senators to support these Second Amendment expansions without any weakening Amendments.

Together, by the end of this Legislative Session, we can make Wyoming one of America’s best states 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 the Wyoming Senate and ask them to support House Bills 96 and 98 as written and 130 (with removal of the weakening Amendment).

What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that a reply brief in support of the cert petition has been filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in Schoenthal v. Raoul, an FPC-backed lawsuit asking the Court to overturn the Seventh Circuit’s dangerous decision upholding Illinois’s ban on carrying firearms on public transportation.

This is not great news, but we need immediate action.

Somehow, despite a live vote proving that SB 1071 had passed the Judiciary committee with overwhelming majority support, the bill has mysteriously “disappeared” and never arrived in the Finance committee.

There are numerous players in this game of lies and deceit, but our only chance to save the machine gun sales bill at this point is to contact the Senate President, Randy Smith, and DEMAND that he bring SB 1071 to an immediate floor vote.

Call Senate Pres. Randy Smith at (304) 357-7995 now! We have an extremely small window to get this done. Remind him that 93 percent of WV gun owners would be LESS LIKELY to support a legislator who works to kill this legislation.

After you have called Senator Randy Smith, PLEASE USE THE FORM ABOVE to email your own Senator asking them to also put pressure on the Senate President and SUPPORT this bill.

As a reminder to any Senator trying to secretly kill SB 1071, our polling shows:

• 96 percent of West Virginia gun owners would be MORE LIKELY to vote for a legislator who supports this legislation.
• And likewise, 93 percent would be LESS LIKELY to support a legislator who works to kill this legislation.

This is possibly our final chance. We truly need all hands on deck.

Tomorrow is an exciting day – it’s the Texas March 3 Primary Election!

Make sure to cast your vote between 7 AM and 7 PM and stand up for the leadership you believe in for our great state!

To find your local polling locations and hours, check out these helpful links:

https://www.votetexas.gov/voting/where.html  

https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  

We are proud to announce our endorsed slate of strong, principled leaders running for office across Texas and at the federal level.

These candidates have demonstrated their commitment to defending Second Amendment constitutional rights and representing their communities with integrity and courage.

FEDERAL OFFICES

United States Senate – Ken Paxton

United States House of Representatives:

•    Brian Babin – CD 36

•    Bisco Cain – CD 9

•    Michael Cloud – CD 27

•    Pat Fallon – CD 4

•    Brandon Gill – CD 26

•    Lance Gooden – CD 5

•    Brandon Herrera – CD 23

•    Nathaniel Moran – CD 1

•    Keith Self – CD 3

•    Steve Toth – CD 2

•    Beth Van Duyne – CD 24

•    Randy Weber – CD 14

 

STATEWIDE OFFICES (TEXAS)

•    Dawn Buckingham — Texas Land Commissioner

•    Don Huffines — Texas Comptroller

•    Chip Roy — Texas Attorney General

•    Nate Sheets — Texas Agriculture Commissioner

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXAS STATE SENATE

•    Trent Ashby — State Senator, SD 3

•    Brent Hagenbuch — State Senator, SD 30

•    Bob Hall — State Senator, SD 2

•    Leigh Wambsganss — State Senator, SD 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXAS STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

•    Cheryl Bean — State Representative, HD 94

•    Melissa Beckett — State Representative, HD 7

•    Mark Dorazio — State Representative, HD 122

•    Brian Harrison — State Representative, HD 10

•    Richard Hayes — State Representative, HD 57

•    Jamie Haynes — State Representative, HD 86

•    Cole Hefner — State Representative, HD 5

•    Hillary Hickland — State Representative, HD 55

•    Janis Holt — State Representative, HD 18

•    Andy Hopper — State Representative, HD 64

 •    Todd Hunter — State Representative, HD 32

•    Carrie Isaac — State Representative, HD 73

•    Marc LaHood — State Representative, HD 121

•    Mitch Little — State Representative, HD 65

•    AJ Louderback — State Representative, HD 30

•    Shelley Luther — State Representative, HD 62

•    Mike Olcott — State Representative, HD 60

•    Katrina Pierson — State Representative, HD 33

•    Keresa Richardson — State Representative, HD 61

•    Chris Spencer — State Representative, HD 1

•    Cody Vasut — State Representative, HD 25

•    Wes Virdell — State Representative, HD 53

•    Terri Leo Wilson — State Representative, HD 23

 

LOCAL OFFICES

•    Andy Hsu – District Judge

•    Tim O’Hare – Tarrant County Judge

•    Jennifer Ott – Galveston County District Attorney

 

This election is a fantastic opportunity for Texans to shape our future and ensure our voices are heard in Austin and Washington.

If you’re interested in candidates endorsed by Gun Owners of America, visit: https://texas.gunowners.org/elections/

Thanks for being engaged in protecting your Rights! Your involvement really makes a difference!

Historic Gun Bills on the Move in Wyoming. Please Contact Your Senator Now!

Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA has worked 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 cooperation with federal gun control, and strong laws that stop local governments from having gun control.

As we promised, 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, four GOA-backed pro-Second Amendment bills passed the full Wyoming House, passed a Senate Committee, and now go to the Senate Floor. A fifth bill passed the Wyoming Senate and moved to the House.

These bills will lower the required age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096) 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, two nearly identical bills, HB0130 and SF0101, 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 and/or SF0101 pass, 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!

A weakening amendment was added to HB0130 in a Senate Committee, but we are hopeful we can remove that Amendment on the Senate Floor. Furthermore, SF0101 remains intact as it moves onto what we expect to be a friendly House Floor.

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

Our current challenge is in the Wyoming Senate. Please click on the attached links and ask your Senators to support these Second Amendment expansions without any weakening Amendments.

Together, by the end of this Legislative Session, 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 the Wyoming Senate and ask them to support House Bills 95, 96, 98, and 130 (with removal of the weakening amendments).

Senator Willis Pulls Machine Gun Bill from Consideration Gun owners are left feeling betrayed

Things are changing moment by moment in Charleston.

Earlier this morning I encouraged you to thank Senate Judiciary Chairman Tom Willis for scheduling a vote on SB 1071, the bill allowing WV to sell machine guns to residents.

But remember how I indicated in the alert that, previously, he had not been making plans to bring the bill up for a vote?

Well after promising a vote on SB 1071 today, he has left gun owners feeling betrayed. Why?

Because as I type this … just moments ago … Sen. Willis pulled the bill from consideration, claiming there is not enough “consensus.”

You know what GOA’s answer to him is?

Senator Willis: We don’t care if you think there’s not enough consensus. That’s why legislators vote on bills. Put it up for a recorded vote and let the chips fall where they may!

This is what GOA is communicating to the Senator, but we need you to contact his, as well. Because you are the ones who Senator Willis will rely upon when he tries to be your next U.S. Senator.

So please call Sen. Tom Willis at (304) 357-7867.

Demand that he bring up SB 1071, the machine gun sales bill, for a recorded vote TODAY.

I am trying to keep you informed as the situation changes. Thank you as always for standing with us in this fight for freedom.