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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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TX: Last Days of Early Voting: SD 9 Protect Your Rights

Gun Owners of America - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:35

You are receiving this email because today and tomorrow are the final days of early voting in a critical Special Election for Texas Senate District 9. — and the outcome of this race will directly impact your rights and freedoms.

Special elections are decided by turnout, and in low-turnout races, a small number of votes can determine the future direction of Texas.

GOA-endorsed candidate for TX SD 9 Leigh Wambsganss 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 was a champion for the Second Amendment, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with GOA Texas to advance and defend key pro–Second Amendment legislation. Her leadership helped secure a strong and successful session for gun owners in Texas, protecting our rights and stopping harmful policies before they became law.

Her opponent supports policies that would expand government power and undermine the freedoms Texans value.

That’s why GOA Texas proudly endorses Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate District 9.

This election will shape:

  • The future of gun rights in Texas
  • How much power government has over your life
  • Whether Texas continues to move toward freedom — or away from it

 

Early Voting : (Last Chance)

Today (Monday, Jan. 26) and Tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 27)
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Find your early voting location here: Early Voting Locations

 

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 (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 a plan today to vote for Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate.

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VA: URGENT – Committee Vote on Gun Control TODAY

Gun Owners of America - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 10:28

TODAY, Monday, January 26, the Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee is meeting to vote on a large package of gun control bills that would severely restrict your Second Amendment rights.

Your immediate action is critical.

Anti-Gun Bills

  • SB 27 – Sen. Carroll Foy
    Allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, sellers, and accessory companies for criminal misuse of products.
  • SB 38 – Sen. Favola
    Forces individuals under protective orders to surrender firearms, even when jointly owned.
  • SB 115 – Sen. Pekarsky
    Ends Virginia’s broad concealed carry reciprocity with other states.
  • SB 160 – Sen. Perry
    Strips gun rights for three years over certain misdemeanor dating offenses.
  • SB 173 – Sen. Williams Graves
    Bans firearms in medical and mental health facilities.
  • SB 272 – Sen. Deeds
    Restricts lawful firearm possession on college campuses.
  • SB 312 – Sen. Ebbin
    Bans carrying many common semi-automatic firearms in public places.
  • SB 323 – Sen. Ebbin
    Criminalizes possession of unserialized and home-built firearms.
  • SB 348 – Sen. Boysko
    Mandates locked and unloaded storage in homes with minors or prohibited persons.
  • SB 364 – Sen. Carroll Foy
    Creates a new “gun violence” bureaucracy focused on restricting firearms.
  • SB 496 – Sen. Marsden
    Restricts firearm transport and imposes vehicle storage mandates.
  • SB 643 – Sen. Surovell
    Imposes a permit-to-purchase system with fingerprinting, fees, and delays.
  • SB 727 – Sen. Jones
    Expands bans on carrying certain firearms statewide.
  • SB 749 – Sen. Salim
    Bans so-called “assault weapons” and magazines over 10 rounds made after July 1, 2026.
  • SB 797 – Sen. Carroll Foy
    Creates another permit-to-purchase scheme similar to SB 643.

Pro-Second Amendment Bills

  • SB 79 – Sen. Diggs
    Restores the right to carry at highway rest areas.
  • SB 653 – Sen. Mulchi
    Strengthens due process protections in Red Flag proceedings.
  • SB 723 – Sen. Sturtevant
    Establishes permitless carry for law-abiding adults.

We have prepared an email campaign to be delivered to the committee members effective immediately, we simply need you to share it.

Use the form above to tell these committee members to uphold the Second Amendment.

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