Pro-gun rights

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

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

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

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

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

These upgraded convictions can then:

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

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

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

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information please visit gunowners.org/gear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay tuned for more information very soon.

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

Click here to contact your legislators.