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VA: SB 749 BAN on Firearms & Magazines Headed to Governor — TAKE ACTION
SB 749 unfortunately passed the Senate today, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk.
The bill is a sweeping ban on commonly owned firearms and standard capacity magazines. It criminalizes the import, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so called “assault firearms” and bans magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. These are not rare or unusual items. They are standard equipment for many of the most common firearms in the United States.
SB 749 is a blatant, unconstitutional attack on the people of Virginia and a direct violation of our God given right to keep and bear arms. It is the latest attempt by an anti gun Democrat legislature to strip citizens of their rights while pretending they are making anyone safer.
Instead of targeting criminals, it targets you. It punishes peaceful Virginians for exercising a constitutional right.
And make no mistake, this bill will trigger lawsuits resulting in years of expensive litigation for Virginia taxpayers, who will be forced to fund the Commonwealth’s legal defense of obviously infringing legislation.
Virginians should be furious that their own government is trying to criminalize them for exercising a fundamental right.
Governor Spanberger now has a choice. She can stand with the Constitution and the people of Virginia, or she can stand with the anti gun politicians who pushed this blatantly unconstitutional bill through the legislature.
Do not stay silent while politicians try to strip away your rights. Call and email the Governor today and demand that SB 749 be vetoed.
If citizens do not speak up now, the anti gun politicians pushing these unconstitutional bans will only go further. Give the Governor a piece of your mind, and demand nothing less than the utmost respect for our Second Amendment.
FPC Statement on Passage of Virginia Gun Ban
What: The Virginia General Assembly passed SB749, which would ban so-called “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines, despite both being protected by the Second Amendment. The bill is a major part of Governor Abigail Spanberger’s agenda, and she previously pledged to sign such a bill if it reaches her desk.
WY: Call Wyoming Governor Gordon – Historic Gun Rights Bills Could Be Vetoed!
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.
PLEASE CALL GOVERNOR GORDON IMMEDIDATELY AT 307-777-7434 AND TELL HIM NOT TO VETO ANY OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT BILLS THAT PASSED THE 2026 WYOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
We will update you in the coming days about the outcomes of this process.
P.S. Please immediately call Governor Mark Gordon at 307-777-7434 and please click here and send a message to your Legislators asking them to override any potential vetoes if they occur.
WV: Final Hours to Move SB 1071 — The Fight Continues
We are now entering the final hours of this legislative session, and this moment represents our last chance to advance the SB 1071 language this year. The window is narrow, but the path is real, and it requires immediate action from West Virginians who care about this issue.
Right now, there is an opportunity to have SB 1071 introduced as an amendment to SB 30 in the House Judiciary Committee. If this language is inserted, SB 30 can be called to the House floor for a vote, sent back to the Senate for concurrence, and placed on the Governor’s desk before the session ends. This is the only viable route left to move the machine gun bill forward this session.
But here is the truth that should inspire every one of us:
Even if this amendment does not make it across the finish line today—and this legislation dies—this movement is not ending, it’s growing.
Every call … every email … every conversation … is building the foundation for a stronger, more organized, more unstoppable effort next session. Momentum is not lost; it is earned. And we are earning it right now.
Having said that, SB 1071 still has a chance to pass this session—although the window of opportunity is closing rapidly. Given that there is still a chance, it is beneficial for the House leadership and the Judiciary Committee to hear from West Virginians today—because at a minimum, their hearing from you will create a stronger momentum for the future.
So please contact these House leaders today:
1) Call (304) 340-3210 to reach Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw
2) Call the Judiciary Committee at (304) 340-3252 to reach both:
- House Judiciary Chair JB Akers
- House Judiciary Vice Chair Jordan Maynor
Tell them clearly and directly:
“Insert the SB 1071 language into SB 30. Move it to the floor. Send it back to the Senate.”
You can also email the Judiciary Committee leadership at: judiciary@wvhouse.gov
We are down to hours, not days. If this amendment is not adopted today, the opportunity is gone for this session.
So please make your calls. Send your emails. Encourage others to join you.
Every action you take today strengthens this effort, not just for this session, but for the next one, and the next after that.
Movements are not built in a single day. They are built in moments like this, when citizens refuse to give up, refuse to slow down, and refuse to let momentum fade.
Thank you for standing strong and taking action at this critical moment. The fight continues, and together, we will prevail.
PR: Act Now to Carry in Puerto Rico and have Carry Reciprocity!
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 NowToday, 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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WY: Great Gun Bills Head to Wyoming Governor’s Desk! 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.
WV: Machine Gun Bill STOPPED in Senate – There Is Still a Path Forward
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 LEGISLATORSSecond, 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 PAGESB 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.
MONUMENTAL VICTORY: PSP’s Policy on Partially Manufactured Frames and Receivers is Revoked!
Today, after six years of litigation, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP") in Landmark Firearms, LLC, et al. v. PSP Commissioner Evanchick, 694 MD 2019. As many of our readers will remember, in December of 2019, after … Continue reading MONUMENTAL VICTORY: PSP’s Policy on Partially Manufactured Frames and Receivers is Revoked! →
Gun Owners of America endorses Senator Lee’s National Constitutional Carry Act
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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Ask Dettelbach Tough Questions about ‘AFT’ Abuses During Confirmation Hearings
Shameless Plug: Firearms News
I have two articles in this month's issue, on sale now at discerning newsstands throughout the Republic. [More]I'm not resuming regular blogging because of the unresolved censorship issue but will continue to promote my work here as I prepare a new landing site.
Radio Redux
- The Michael Dukes Show, April 8.
- Armed American Radio's Daily Defense, April 12.
Daily Defense
Oz Endorsement Says as Much about PA Republicans as It Does about Trump
ultimate revenge
Macron’s Self-Defense Dismissal Says All We Need to Know about Violence Monopolists
Firearms Friday
Go to the show website to find an Alaska station or to listen online. They'll be calling me at 10:24 Eastern.
And no, this post doesn't mean the blog is back for business as usual. It means I'll continue using it for announcements promoting my stuff until I can settle in a new home, something I should have some time to seriously look into over the weekend.
Amicus Brief Supports Gun Owners of America’s Bump Stock Case
Community Standards Strike Again
Incidentally, its link appears on a general Google search including on Google Cache, but is suppressed in a "News" search, with an article attacking Lott's work appearing at the top of the page by two "researchers" of undisclosed political affinity that my money says will turn out to be sympathetic to Democrats.
My suspicion is an algorithm went searching to erase it from existence. If this is all it takes to get booted from a personal opinion and commentary blog, everything I post here is subject to being undone and Blogger is no longer a viable platform to publish on. Either that or some troll saboteur complained, and the same applies. Until I see if I can get this reversed, I'm going to need to limit activity here to promoting my articles as I search for a reliable repository for my work.
Remember when Facebook booted a post for wishing everyone a contemplative Bill of Rights Day?
UPDATE:
Fox News
Democratic Rep. Ami Bera of California says he was attacked by a rogue fox outside the US Capitol. [More]
Maybe if he wasn't an anti-gun fanatic he could have done something about that.
The thought strikes: That fox ended up being a bigger danger to a member of Congress than every one of the Jan. 6 "insurrectionists."
Then again, so did this Democrat.
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