Pro-gun rights
FPC to Federal Court: Pennsylvania Already Lost—End Its Under-21 Gun Carry Ban Now
Just days after suing, FPC and NRA seek an immediate injunction or judgment against Pennsylvania's unconstitutional carry-license ban for 18-to-20-year-old adults.
PHILADELPHIA (November 2, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it filed a motion for preliminary injunction or, alternatively, summary judgment in Maines v. Bethel, asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to immediately block Pennsylvania's unconstitutional ban on issuing firearm carry licenses to peaceable adults under 21—or enter judgment against the Commonwealth outright.
FL District 14: Vote for Mike Beltran—Send a Second Amendment Fighter to Congress.
Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Mike Beltran for Congress in Florida’s 14th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Washington needs representatives who will defend the Second Amendment when it counts.
Mike Beltran has earned an A+ GOA rating and a 100% pro-gun record.
During his service in the Florida House, Beltran worked directly with GOA to advance legislation restoring your right to carry.
In 2024, he sponsored HB 1619, a bill GOA helped draft to allow open carry and university campus carry.
When Tallahassee’s Republican leadership refused to move that legislation forward, Beltran’s sponsorship put his commitment to the Second Amendment on the record. He was willing to introduce legislation to restore freedoms that Tallahassee had denied for years. He was willing to defy party bosses to fight for the Second Amendment.
That willingness to fight earned our endorsement. Now let’s send him to Congress.
Congress makes decisions that affect the right to keep and bear arms across the country. We need lawmakers prepared to oppose new restrictions and work to restore constitutional freedoms.
Beltran’s record gives voters a reason to support him—and a reason to show up.
Make your plan to vote:
Vote early. Early voting is underway. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at closing, stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Share this alert with friends and family in Florida’s 14th Congressional District and encourage them to vote.
An A+ record deserves support at the ballot box. Help turn GOA’s endorsement into victory.
Vote Mike Beltran for Congress in FL-14.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Washington DC.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
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FL District 13: Vote Anna Paulina Luna—GOA Endorsed. A+ Rated in Congress.
Gun Owners of America proudly endorses Anna Paulina Luna for reelection to Congress in Florida’s 13th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for her on November 3.
Luna has earned an A+ GOA rating for standing up for the Second Amendment.
Congress makes decisions that affect your ability to own, carry, and use firearms for lawful purposes. Those decisions demand representatives willing to defend constitutional freedoms.
Luna has demonstrated that commitment:
Supporting the SHORT Act. She cosponsored legislation to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and “any other weapons” from the National Firearms Act.
Backing the restoration of carry rights. GOA’s endorsement has highlighted her support for national reciprocity and repealing federal gun-free zones.
Opposing gun control. She has stood against bans on commonly owned firearms and magazines, mandatory waiting periods, and red flag orders.
That commitment earned GOA’s endorsement. Now it’s time to turn support into votes.
Our work continues after every election. Advancing legislation, stopping new restrictions, and holding Washington accountable require sustained effort—and lawmakers willing to stand with us.
Help keep Luna in Congress to continue that fight.
Make your voting plan today:
Vote early. Early voting is underway. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at closing, stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Forward this alert to friends and family in Florida’s 13th Congressional District and encourage them to participate.
Your ballot helps decide who represents you in the next fight over our constitutional rights.
Vote Anna Paulina Luna for Congress in FL-13.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Washington DC.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
FL District 17: Vote Greg Steube—A Proven Second Amendment Champion in Congress.
Gun Owners of America proudly endorses Greg Steube for reelection to Congress in Florida’s 17th Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Steube has earned an A+ GOA rating. His fight for the Second Amendment began long before he reached Washington.
As a Florida state lawmaker, he took on important fights to restore your rights:
Campus carry: Steube sponsored HB 4001 in 2016 to allow concealed carry license holders to carry in college and university facilities, helping fight for that legislation in the Florida House.
Open carry: As a state senator, he introduced SB 140 in 2017 to allow Floridians to openly carry handguns and fought the Republican establishment who wanted to keep Janet Reno’s gun control on the books.
Opposing Parkland gun control: In 2018, he fought the gun restrictions in SB 7026, including the under-21 purchase ban and bump stock ban.
He continued that work in Congress:
National concealed carry reciprocity: Steube cosponsored H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, to protect lawful concealed carry across state lines.
Repealing NFA restrictions: He joined as an original cosponsor of H.R. 3228, the Constitutional Hearing Protection Act, to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act and eliminate the associated federal tax and registration requirements.
These are concrete legislative actions to restore constitutional freedoms.
From fighting carry bans in Florida to backing national reciprocity and removing NFA restrictions in Congress, Steube has demonstrated his willingness to advance the Second Amendment.
That record earned GOA’s endorsement. Now it’s time to turn support into votes.
Make your voting plan today:
Vote early. Early voting is underway. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at closing, stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Forward this alert to friends and family in Florida’s 17th Congressional District and encourage them to participate.
Help keep a proven Second Amendment fighter in Washington.
Vote Greg Steube for Congress in FL-17.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Washington DC.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
FL District 1: Vote for Jimmy Patronis—Defend Your Rights in Congress
Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Jimmy Patronis for reelection to Congress in Florida’s 1st Congressional District—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Protecting the Second Amendment takes lawmakers willing to act.
Jimmy Patronis has taken that fight from Tallahassee to Washington.
His record includes:
Fighting financial surveillance of firearm purchases. As Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Patronis helped advance the prohibition on firearm-specific merchant category codes that could be used to identify purchases at gun retailers.
Defending Constitutional Carry and Open Carry. He has supported restoring the right of law-abiding Floridians to carry firearms.
Introducing the Firearm Freedom Act. In Congress, Patronis introduced GOA-backed legislation to repeal the Hughes Amendment—the federal restriction that generally bars civilian access to machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986.
Patronis is working to roll back gun control. That commitment deserves support at the ballot box.
Introducing legislation is an important step. Advancing it requires continued pressure, public support, and representatives willing to keep fighting.
We need that determination in Congress.
Now it’s time to turn GOA’s endorsement into votes.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and early voting is underway. Make your plan today:
Vote early. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at closing, stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Forward this alert to friends and family in Florida’s 1st Congressional District and encourage them to participate.
Your ballot helps decide who will represent you when the next Second Amendment fight reaches the House floor.
Vote Jimmy Patronis for Congress in FL-1.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Washington DC.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
P.S. Already voted? Help someone else follow through. Share this alert and remind them to vote for GOA-endorsed Jimmy Patronis by November 3.
FPC Sues Pennsylvania Again: Second Amendment Rights Don’t Start at 21
After defeating Pennsylvania’s age-based carry restrictions in the Third Circuit, FPC and NRA return to federal court to challenge the Commonwealth’s ban on licensed carry by 18-to-20-year-old adults.
PHILADELPHIA (October 29, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it filed a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit, Maines v. Bethel, challenging Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional ban on lawful firearm carry in most public places by adults under 21. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the lawsuit is brought by FPC and the National Rifle Association (NRA), alongside a member whose right to carry firearms for self-defense is being denied by the Commonwealth.
FL: Vote Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer—A Proven Second Amendment Defender
Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Promises are easy during election season. A voting record tells you who actually stands up for your rights.
Blaise Ingoglia has a record worth defending.
In 2018, when the Florida Legislature passed the sweeping Parkland gun-control package, Ingoglia voted NO. He opposed the legislation that imposed red flag gun confiscation, prohibited firearm purchases by adults under 21, and expanded mandatory waiting periods.
He stood firm when your constitutional rights were on the line.
And he helped deliver a major victory in 2025.
After GOA challenged the City of Okeechobee’s attempt to prohibit firearm and ammunition sales during Hurricane Helene, Ingoglia sponsored SB 952 to repeal the emergency restrictions used to justify those bans. The companion legislation became law.
Your right to defend yourself should never disappear because a local government declares an emergency. Ingoglia helped turn that principle into legislative action.
He has also supported true Constitutional Carry and restoring open carry in Florida.
That record earned the endorsement of GOA and Fuerza 2A. Now it’s time to turn that endorsement into votes.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer holds a statewide Cabinet seat. This race deserves your attention—and your vote.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and early voting is underway:
Vote early. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at 7 p.m., stay in line—you can still vote.
Help others participate. Forward this alert and encourage friends and family to make their voting plans.
Blaise Ingoglia stood up for the Second Amendment in the Legislature. Help keep that commitment represented in Florida’s Cabinet.
Vote Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Tallahassee.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
P.S. Already voted? Make sure others remember the CFO race. Share this alert and encourage them to vote for GOA-endorsed Blaise Ingoglia by November 3.
FL: Vote James Uthmeier for Attorney General. Help defend the Second Amendment.
Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse James Uthmeier for Florida Attorney General—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Florida needs an Attorney General who will stand up for your constitutional rights. Uthmeier has demonstrated that willingness through his actions in office.
Following the court decision striking down Florida’s open-carry ban, he issued guidance against arresting or prosecuting people for lawful open carry. His office also announced it would stop defending prosecutions under that ban in GOA v. Del Toro.
His commitment to the Second Amendment goes beyond open carry:
Repealing Parkland gun control: Uthmeier supports repealing the gun-control restrictions enacted following Parkland in 2018.
Fighting mandatory waiting periods: He has asked a federal court to declare Florida’s mandatory firearm purchase waiting period unconstitutional.
Defending young adults’ rights: He opposed Florida’s under-21 firearm purchase ban, declined to defend it, and urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike it down.
Supporting legal FRTs: He supports making forced-reset triggers legal in Florida.
These positions matter. The Attorney General can defend constitutional freedoms in court and help advance the fight to repeal unconstitutional restrictions.
That record earned our endorsement. Now we need to turn support into votes.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and early voting is underway. Make your plan today:
Vote early. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day. Go to your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at 7 p.m., stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Forward this alert and encourage friends and family to make their voting plans.
Your ballot puts your support into action.
Vote James Uthmeier for Florida Attorney General.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Tallahassee.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
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FL: Vote Byron Donalds for Governor—A+ Rated. GOA Endorsed.
Gun Owners of America proudly endorses Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida—and we’re asking you to vote for him on November 3.
Donalds has an A+ GOA rating… a 100% pro-gun record… and a proven willingness to stand firm.
As a freshman state representative in 2018, Donalds bucked Republican leadership and voted NO on SB 7026, the sweeping Parkland gun-control package.
He continued defending the Second Amendment in Congress, opposing major federal gun-control legislation.
Now he’s committed to restoring more of your rights as governor.
In GOA’s candidate survey, Donalds supported:
Repealing Florida’s red flag law.
Ending age-based purchase restrictions on adults ages 18–20.
Expanding Constitutional Carry to all law-abiding adults 18 and older.
Repealing Florida’s bump stock ban.
Strengthening state preemption enforcement against unlawful local gun restrictions.
He also opposed bans on commonly owned firearms and magazines, universal background checks, and one-gun-a-month restrictions.
That record and those commitments earned our endorsement. Your vote can help put them into action.
The governor helps set Florida’s legislative priorities and decides whether bills become law. Electing Donalds gives us an opportunity to advance the fight to restore our freedoms.
Make your voting plan today:
Vote early. Early voting is underway. Check your county Supervisor of Elections website for locations and hours.
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Visit your assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at closing, stay in line—you can still vote.
Spread the word. Forward this alert and encourage friends and family to vote.
An endorsement alone cannot win an election. Turning out and casting your ballot is what counts.
Vote Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Tallahassee.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
P.S. Already voted? Help someone else follow through. Share this alert and remind them to vote for GOA-endorsed Byron Donalds by November 3.
FL: Vote Marshall Rawson To Repeal Parkland Gun Control
Florida gun owners need fighters in Tallahassee who will work to repeal the Parkland gun control. That’s why Gun Owners of America has endorsed Marshall Rawson for the Florida House.
In his latest campaign message, Marshall calls out politicians who deny young adults their Second Amendment rights and treat our constitutional freedoms as bargaining chips.
Watch Marshall’s message:
Now, he needs your help getting this message in front of State House District 10’s voters.
Contribute to Marshall’s campaign today and help spread his message across his district.
For too long, politicians in Tallahassee have campaigned on the Second Amendment while leaving the Parkland gun control in place. Gun owners deserve lawmakers who will fight to repeal it.
Marshall is the kind of fighter we need. He understands that our rights are nonnegotiable, and he’s ready to take that fight to the Florida House.
Wherever you live in Florida, you can help by contributing and sharing his ad.
If you live in Marshall’s district (State House District 10), vote for Marshall Rawson on Election Day, November 3.
Support Marshall Rawson’s campaign today.
Help send a Second Amendment fighter to Tallahassee.
In Liberty,
Luis Valdes
Florida State Director
Gun Owners of America
National Co-Chair
Fuerza 2A
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GOA Takes Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban to Court … Again
Here’s what you may have missed this week in the fight for the Second Amendment…
This week, GOA headed back to court in Virginia to fight the state’s so-called “assault weapons” ban…
Also, Montana AG Austin Knudsen announced that MT Republicans are working to roll back their NFA restrictions to align with GOA’s recent victory…
And, GOA spent the past week telling the story of the armed bystander in Oregon who stopped a mass murderer to the news media and defending against anti-gun misinformation.
GOA has been busy this week.
You deserve an update.
Recently,
This week, Gun Owners of America’s legal team appeared in court in Virginia to argue our case for a full statewide injunction on VA’s so-called “assault weapons” ban.
Our legal team made their case to the Judge, and we’re excited to see what happens next.
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Next, Montana AG Austin Knudsen is standing with GOA and working to roll back the state’s restrictive NFA compliance laws.
In a recent post, the AG announced that he was hard at work with Montana Republicans on a bill that would repeal all Montana state laws requiring an ATF Form 4 tax stamp for suppressors and short barreled firearms.
This would bring Montana in line with the rest of the country, who thanks to GOA’s recent lawsuit, can enjoy these items without the burdensome registration and taxation requirements of the National Firearms Act.
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And finally, GOA made a series of media appearances this week, to push back on the gun control narrative after the recent tragedy in Oregon.
Anti-gunners left out a crucial fact in their reporting, the attack in Oregon was stopped by an armed bystander.
WE’RE IN COURT, FIGHTING AGAINST VIRGINIA!This week, Gun Owners of America’s legal team appeared in court in Virginia to argue our case for a full statewide injunction on VA’s so-called “assault weapons” ban.
Our legal team made their case to the Judge, and we’re excited to see what happens next.
Virginia, along with a few other states, is at the center of a legal fight to determine if states can ban these items under the Second Amendment.
We know the answer is no.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a similar case, Viramontes v. Cook County, this December.
This fight, and our fight against Virginia are all steps in the right direction.
We’re going to dismantle tyranny across this country and make sure that Americans have access to their Second Amendment rights!
MONTANA CONFIRMS STATE NFA ROLLBACK!Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently announced that he is working with Republican legislators on a bill to repeal all Montana state laws requiring ATF Form 4 tax stamps for suppressors, and short-barreled firearms.
This follows GOA’s massive victory in court striking down the registration requirements for these items.
There are a number of states around the country that have state level laws requiring registration on NFA items with ATF.
This has created a massive headache for gun owners in these states, who are excited about the NFA win, but cannot participate because of antiquated state laws.
This is a massive step forward for Montana, and GOA is working to ensure that other states follow in these types of actions.
Americans around the country want to access their Second Amendment rights, state legislators, AGs and Governors nationwide should take notice and work to abolish these unconstitutional laws!
GOA FIGHTS GUN CONTROL NARRATIVE IN MEDIA!In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Oregon, anti-gun lobbying groups and the politicians they fund were out in force calling for gun control.
But there’s one thing that didn’t fit their narrative.
This tragedy was stopped by an armed bystander.
Not the police, not any law, but a good Samaritan, who was armed and in the right place at the right time.
Here’s what we said:
“Democrats are shamefully weaponizing this tragedy in Oregon to advance their political agenda on gun control,” Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs for Gun Owners of America, told Fox News Digital.
“But more gun control isn’t the solution. The school was a gun-free zone, and the killer didn’t use a so-called ‘assault weapon.’ What did stop the mass murderer and save lives was an armed bystander with good aim.”
Gun free zones are magnets for these types of attacks.
That’s why GOA is hard at work to abolish gun free zones entirely, and pass legislation allowing for teachers to carry firearms.
P.S. We’ve partnered with our friends at GoatGuns to bring you a limited edition 1911 celebrating GOA’s 50th anniversary!
Proceeds from the sales of this product go to supporting GOA in our mission to fight for the Second Amendment!
If you aren’t already, please consider becoming a GOA member so that we can fight on your behalf! And consider also making it a repeating yearly contribution so that you will always stay covered by our lawsuit injunctions.
OH: Information on Dangerous Ordnance Licenses
Under ORC § 2923.18, Ohioans can apply for a $50 Dangerous Ordnance License, providing a separate exemption that does not expressly require federal NFA registration.
A GOA employee recently received an approved license from the Jackson County Sheriff.
However, whether this exception permits possession of unregistered suppressors remains legally untested, and its application to SBRs, SBSs, and privately manufactured items is even less certain.
GOA has been working diligently to prepare comprehensive information about the licensing process, possible legal limitations, and examples of the approved applications that you can view by clicking the buttons below.
READ THE INFORMATION DOCUMENTLEGAL DISCLAIMER: This article and accompanying document(s) are general information, not legal advice. These legal questions remain unsettled, and a license does not guarantee protection from prosecution. Consult a qualified Ohio attorney before applying for or relying on a license or acquiring, manufacturing, or possessing any regulated item.
OH: State Law Restricts Our NFA Win — Here’s What You Can Do
GOA secured a historic victory against the National Firearms Act, but Ohio law is still standing in the way.
On August 5, GOA and our fellow plaintiffs won a federal court victory against NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs).
Then, on October 9, ATF announced it would stop enforcing these requirements nationwide.
Unfortunately, Ohio still classifies these items as “dangerous ordnance” under ORC Section 2923.17, threatening gun owners with felony prosecution unless they qualify for an exemption, which is commonly completed through NFA registration.
A Bill is Moving, But We Need Your HelpSenator Kyle Koehler introduced the impressive pro-2A Senate Bill 214 in June 2025, more than a year before GOA’s federal court victory, to begin removing suppressors from Ohio’s dangerous ordnance restrictions.
The bill passed the Senate 31–1, but it only covers suppressors; its scope unfortunately did not anticipate the current landscape, and it currently leaves SBRs and SBSs behind.
GOA’s attorneys have already drafted amendments to address all three.
With Ohio lawmakers returning in November for scheduled sessions following the election, there is a limited window to address these changes before the current General Assembly ends.
Those amendments could be introduced by a member of the House Public Safety Committee, where SB 214 currently sits, or by a House member on the floor if the bill advances without them.
We need you to contact your representative in the Ohio House, and urge them to amend and pass Senate Bill 214!
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVEOH: GOA Proposes Amendments for SB 214 in Light of NFA Changes
Gun Owners of America’s State & Local and Legal teams has been working diligently to review the Ohio Revised Code regarding “Dangerous Ordnance” regulations standing in the way of recent judicial and executive developments against the National Firearms Act’s stringent requirements on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs).
Senate Bill 214, introduced by Senator Kyle Koehler and passed 31-1 by the Ohio Senate, is a great comprehensive start— however, there is room for opportunity and alignment with the federal and judicial landscape surrounding NFA items as it stands today.
The proposed bill must be amended to also de-regulate short-barreled rifles and shotguns under Ohio law.
As such, GOA’s legal team has drafted amendments to SB 214 that would expand the bill’s scope to de-regulate these items, and GOA’s State & Local team have compiled useful factual information in an addendum that addresses the need for such a bill and its amendments.
You can access GOA’s attorney-drafted amendments to SB 214 by clicking the button below: REVIEW THE AMENDMENTS You can also access an addendum addressing the historical significance and justifications for amending and passing the bill by clicking the button below: SEE THE ADDENDUMTHIS WEEK IN THE FIGHT
This week, GOA & GOF filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania against “enhanced” background checks for 18-to-20-year-old adults…
Also, the Department of Justice is attempting to revive Biden’s “Engaged in the Business” rule…
And, our recent op-ed on Fox News highlights Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democrat Senate candidate’s stance on destroying the Second Amendment.
Gun owners must vote to stop him from getting into office.
GOA has been busy this week.
You deserve an update.
Recently,
This week, Gun Owners of America filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Pennsylvania against the “enhanced” background checks started by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
These “enhanced” background checks specifically apply to adults under the age of 21, and are nothing more than discriminatory age-based mandatory waiting periods.
Obviously, these “enhanced” background checks violate the Second Amendment. That’s why GOA is fighting back, filing this lawsuit and fighting in the courts.
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Next, The Department of Justice filed an appeal in our lawsuit against Biden’s “Engaged in the Business” rule.
This is an attempt by the Department of Justice to salvage parts of this Biden-era rule.
President Trump promised to “rip up and throw out” these Biden-era rules on “day one.”
Why is the Department of Justice working against President Trump and trying to preserve gun control?
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And finally, our recent op-ed on Fox News we expose Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s stance on the Second Amendment.
In videos that El-Sayed made private, he openly floated the idea of rewriting the Second Amendment to be about healthcare of all.
Gun owners in Michigan must get out to vote, to prevent an anti-gunner like El-Sayed from winning this Senate seat.
WE’RE SUING OVER “ENHANCED” BACKGROUND CHECKS!On June 25, 2022, the largest package of gun control in nearly 30 years was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
This law, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, was a compromise between Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate.
The BSCA created what is known as “enhanced” background checks for adults under the age of 21.
These so-called “enhanced” background checks are automatic, indefinite, age-based waiting periods.
That’s why we’re suing to overturn them.
Our lawsuit, Haward v. Blanche, was just recently filed in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
We argue that 18-to-20-year-old adults are part of “the people” that are protected by the Second Amendment.
Therefore, the idea of automatic waiting periods disguised as so-called “enhanced” background checks for this group is totally unconstitutional.
The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel recently released a similar opinion, that the ban on handgun sales for adults under 21 is unconstitutional.
We’re using that same logic to argue here that adults under the age of 21 have full access to their Second Amendment rights.
That’s why we’re suing. And we hope to have more news to report on this case soon!
DOJ ATTEMPTING TO REVIVE BIDEN-ERA RULE!The Department of Justice recently filed an appeal in GOA’s “Engaged in the Business” lawsuit, GOA & Texas v. ATF.
Previously, GOA had won the lawsuit, enjoining the ATF’s Biden-era rule, with the Judge in the case later vacating the rule in its entirety, because of Administrative Procedures Act violations.
This isn’t the first time the DOJ & ATF have attempted to revive this Biden-era infringement, as earlier this year, the ATF attempted to change a few words and re-release the rule.
But the ATF was smacked down by a federal judge, who wrote:
“The Court’s 2024 and 2026 Orders were clear: ATF violated the APA when it promulgated the Engaged in the Business Rule, so the Rule cannot stand. Defendants cannot avoid the force of those orders by rearranging a few words between the old Rule and the new one.”
Thanks to that, the rule remains vacated.
But now, the DOJ is appealing our win, attempting to salvage parts of the rule.
This goes against President Trump’s agenda.
President Trump campaigned on ripping up and throwing out these Biden-era rules “on day one.”
Why is the Department of Justice working against President Trump’s agenda?
Regardless, GOA is ready to fight the DOJ in court on this appeal, and we won’t allow them to salvage any part of this massive infringement on the Second Amendment.
ABDUL EL-SAYED WANTS TO REWRITE THE 2A!“What if we tweaked the Constitution, amended the Second Amendment, and instead of the right to bear arms, we change it to the right to have healthcare?”
That quote isn’t from a college activist.
It’s from Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for United States Senate in Michigan.
This isn’t your typical anti-gun rhetoric.
Anti-gun politicians and their billionaire benefactors realize that the courts are increasingly unwilling to permit them to regulate away the Second Amendment.
Now, their stated goal is to rewrite, or repeal the Second Amendment in its entirety.
While that’s unlikely to happen, because repealing a constitutional amendment would require two-thirds of Congress and 38 states, El-Sayed is still working to implement gun control on a national level.
Gun owners in Michigan must get out and vote this November, the Second Amendment is on the ballot.
If you aren’t already, please consider becoming a GOA member so that we can fight on your behalf! And consider also making it a repeating yearly contribution so that you will always stay covered by our lawsuit injunctions.
FPC to Fifth Circuit: Colonial Executions Can’t Justify Lifetime Gun Bans
Building on another major victory, FPC asks full Fifth Circuit to reject flawed precedent and hold that lifetime disarmament must be justified by demonstrated physical danger—not felony labels or centuries-old death penalties.
NEW ORLEANS (October 22, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief with the en banc (full-court) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in United States v. Cordova, urging the court to reject an erroneous legal theory used to justify federal lifetime gun bans and recognize that Americans cannot be permanently disarmed merely because they have been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
FPC Makes History Again: Federal Court Strikes Down New York Body Armor Ban
In a first-of-its-kind Second Amendment victory, federal judge holds defensive body armor is constitutionally protected, grants FPC summary judgment, and orders permanent injunction against New York's unconstitutional ban.
BUFFALO, NY (October 21, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today a historic victory in Heeter v. James, securing the first known federal Second Amendment judgment striking down a general ban on the purchase of defensive body armor. In a sweeping 47-page decision, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York held that body armor is an “Arm” protected by the Second Amendment, granted FPC summary judgment, and permanently enjoined New York's unconstitutional restrictions on purchasing and selling protective armor.
First Grant of Federal Firearms Relief Since the Program Opened to the Public
On Tuesday, Attorney Dillon Harris secured the first grant of federal firearms relief for a client, since the program quasi-opened to the public, through invitations. Based on our experience over the past year in applying for Federal Firearms Relief, Attorney Harris was successful in obtaining relief for an individual who had received a General Court … Continue reading First Grant of Federal Firearms Relief Since the Program Opened to the Public →
PA: GOA Knocks Down Federal NFA Scheme—Now AG Dave Sunday Must Protect Pennsylvanians
Following a massive legal victory by Gun Owners of America, law-abiding Pennsylvanians are finally seeing unconstitutional federal overreach dismantled.
In Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, the federal court struck down the National Firearms Act’s unconstitutional registration and transfer scheme for short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, and “any other weapons.” ATF followed up with an Open Letter conceding they will no longer require registration or approval for these items.
This should be a monumental win for your God-given rights.
Instead, Pennsylvania gun owners and dealers have been left in dangerous legal limbo.
Because of ambiguous language in Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code—specifically Title 18, Section 908 (Prohibited Offensive Weapons)—law-abiding citizens who exercise their constitutionally-protected rights could face criminal investigation, bogus arrests, and first-degree misdemeanor charges carrying lifetime federal firearm bans.
Make no mistake: Section 908 was NEVER meant to target everyday citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights.
Under a plain reading of the text:
- Silencers are not firearms under Pennsylvania law, do not expel a projectile, and are NOT offensive weapons.
- Short-barreled rifles and “any other weapons” are not even mentioned anywhere in Section 908.
- Factory-made short-barreled shotguns have never been “sawed off” and fall entirely outside the statute.
- Furthermore, Pennsylvania law provides clear statutory protections for anyone who possesses a firearm for lawful purposes, such as self-defense, hunting, or sport.
Yet, without clear direction from the Commonwealth’s top law enforcement officer, rogue interpretations could lead to Pennsylvania State Police and district attorneys targeting innocent gun owners who legally purchase or possess these items.
Gun owners and firearm dealers should NOT have to guess whether exercising their rights will result in handcuffs and a criminal record.
That is why GOA has urged Attorney General Dave Sunday issue a formal legal opinion protecting Pennsylvania gun owners.
We delivered a comprehensive legal analysis to AG Sunday’s desk showing that Section 908 does not apply to these items, and strongly urged that his office advise the Pennsylvania State Police to conform their enforcement policies immediately.
Now, Attorney General Sunday needs to hear directly from YOU.
We need AG Sunday to stand up for the rule of law, issue a favorable opinion affirming GOA’s statutory interpretation, and ensure the Pennsylvania State Police do not trample on our rights.
That’s why I need you to send a message to Attorney General Dave Sunday right away by using the form above.
Urge him to issue written guidance confirming that Title 18, Section 908 does not criminalize silencers, short-barreled rifles, and related items, and ask that he instruct the PSP to respect the rights of law-abiding Pennsylvanians.
Please take action immediately!
FPC TO D.C. CIRCUIT: GUN OWNERS SHOULDN’T HAVE TO RISK PRISON TO CHALLENGE GUN BANS
FPC files appeal brief and seeks full-court review to overturn second-class legal standard blocking challenges to D.C.’s ban on common firearm magazines.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it filed an opening brief and a petition for initial hearing en banc in its Wehr-Darroca v. District of Columbia appeal, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to overturn decades-old precedent that treats Second Amendment challenges differently from other constitutional cases and keeps peaceable gun owners out of court.
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