Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), joined by a coalition of allied organizations, have filed a critical amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up NRA v. Glass and strike down Florida’s unconstitutional ban on gun purchases by law-abiding 18-to-20-year-old adults. The Eleventh Circuit Court ofContinue reading “GOA and GOF Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Florida Gun Ban for Young Adults”
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FPC & GOA 2A News Roundup
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed FPC-supported House Bill 407, which repeals residency restrictions and expands access to the right to bear arms in the state. HB 407 is a legislative response to an FPC right-to-carry lawsuit, Mate v. Wescott, that was filed asContinue reading “FPC & GOA 2A News Roundup”
NRA-ILA Petitions SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Short-Barreled Rifles
Friday, the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) filed a Petition for Certiorari requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court hear a challenge to the National Firearms Act of 1934’s restrictions on short-barreled rifles in a case named Rush v. United States. The NFA imposes tax and registration requirements on any rifle having aContinue reading “NRA-ILA Petitions SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Short-Barreled Rifles”
NSSF Hails Rep. Darrell Issa’s ‘FIREARM’ Act
NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, hails the introduction of H.R 3770, the Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers’ Misfortune (FIREARM) Act, by U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif). The “FIREARM” Act would prevent the Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from shuttering Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) over minor clerical mistakes and allowsContinue reading “NSSF Hails Rep. Darrell Issa’s ‘FIREARM’ Act”
GOA Celebrates Supreme Court Smackdown of Mexican Gun Control Lawsuit
Gun Owners of America (GOA), alongside Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and a nationwide coalition of Second Amendment advocates, is celebrating today’s 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting the Mexican government’s radical attempt to sue American gun manufacturers for cartel violence fueled by Mexico’s own failed disarmament policies. The case, Smith & Wesson Brands,Continue reading “GOA Celebrates Supreme Court Smackdown of Mexican Gun Control Lawsuit”
Smith & Wesson Issues Strong Statement Following Unanimous SCOTUS Decision
Smith & Wesson President and CEO Mark Smith issues statement today following the unanimous Supreme Court decision: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision shutting down this ridiculous lawsuit against our company represents not only a big win for Smith & Wesson, but our industry, American sovereignty and, most importantly, every American who wishes to exercise hisContinue reading “Smith & Wesson Issues Strong Statement Following Unanimous SCOTUS Decision”
ATF Launches “New Era Of Reform”, Encourages Revoked Gun Dealers To Reapply
Submitted by Gun Owners of America, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has just announced that it’s “ushering in a new chapter” of “transparency, accountability, and partnership with the firearms industry” on its official web page. The most notable of these changes is that ATF has invited those Federal Firearms Licensees whoContinue reading “ATF Launches “New Era Of Reform”, Encourages Revoked Gun Dealers To Reapply”
Forging the Future of Combat: Inside CALFEX with the Next Generation Squad Weapon
Well, we got a nice propaganda piece from the Army today. An attempt to sell everyone on how great new service weapons are even though they are a step back to the M14 days. Its unintentionally hilarious to me. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — In Fort Campbell, Soldiers from 1st Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st AirborneContinue reading “Forging the Future of Combat: Inside CALFEX with the Next Generation Squad Weapon”
Bush-Era Swamp Creature Revealed To Be Key Figure In OKC Bombing Coverup
From Zerohedge “As I have always said: The only difference between the KGB and the FBI is that the KGB has never claimed to be a legitimate law enforcement agency.” ~ Jesse Trentadue Readers may know the name John Ashcroft, attorney general under George W. Bush. Well, good old Ashcroft was at the heart ofContinue reading “Bush-Era Swamp Creature Revealed To Be Key Figure In OKC Bombing Coverup”
Colorado Governor Signs New Gun Restrictions Into Law, Including Bump Stock Ban
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D), signed a bill into law on April 10 requiring people to obtain a permit and undergo safety training before they buy certain guns. The legislation also bans the purchase and sale of devices that enable guns to be fired rapidly,Continue reading “Colorado Governor Signs New Gun Restrictions Into Law, Including Bump Stock Ban”