Tag: Gun Owners of America

Fight Could Have Been Avoided

DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule… After the enormous pressure brought to bear by gun owners, DOJ is seeking a dismissal allowing the case to return to district court.  [More]

Why was “enormous pressure” needed? What kind of resources had to be expended that now aren’t available to fight other infringements and advance the ball?

Why couldn’t it have been a tick box for the task force?

There I go “blackpilling” again.

What, there’s no room for that in the dialog…?

And what happens after Republicans blow things?

Holy Day of Obligation

Catholic priests sure are different these days.

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[Via WiscoDave]

BFF at ATF

Gun rights groups hail Trump’s pick to lead ATF: ‘First ever truly pro-Second Amendment nominee’ [More]

A true champion of the Second Amendment, eh? I wonder what Fletcher thinks.

He’ll be a DOJ team player. This is how the team plays:

What, No Payback?

The City CONCEDED its ordinance violates state law.
Memphis admitted that every line of its handgun-carry ban, vehicle-storage rule, so-called “assault rifle” ban, and red-flag scheme is 100% illegal under Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1314. (Order pp. 3, 9–11) The Judge called the ordinance “DEAD AS A DOORNAIL.” The Chancellor wrote that “The Ordinance and those who proposed it engaged in ‘virtue signaling,’” but “the Ordinance is as dead as a proverbial doornail as a matter of Tennessee law.” (Order p. 6) Simply put, the Memphis ordinance is entirely unenforceable. [More]

So what will hold them accountable, make them pay, and discourage future in-your-face infringements?

Yes, Virginia Gun Owners, There Is a Governor’s Race

Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation Successful in Overturning Virginia’s Universal Background Check Law; Judge Halts Enforcement [More]

So what are the odds that it will be appealed, especially if Spanberger wins?

I mean, it’s not like we can count on NRA-endorsed Jason Miyares should he beat Jay Jones:

AG Miyares continues his Second Amendment betrayal

Here’s the thing– I’ve been pretty vocal about NRA and Winsome Earle-Sears, but how does GOA explain this?

And I’m getting similar results here and here.

I’d think being headquartered in Fairfax, I’d want a more visible information effort from both my 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) entities.

Major Victory!

Today, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) secured a permanent injunction against the State of Virginia’s universal background check law (Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.2:5) in the case of Wilson v. Hanley. [More]

Yeah… except:

I mean, yeah, take the win. But I think we have different definitions “major.”

[Via Jess]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word ‘Permanent’ Is

Today, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) secured a permanent injunction against the State of Virginia’s universal background check law (Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.2:5) in the case of Wilson v. Hanley. [More]

So it won’t be appealed to the State Supreme Court, and no petition to SCOTUS if they lose there?

Holding GOA Accountable

President Trump is standing up for our rights. But the Department of Justice and Pam Bondi are BLOCKING his pro-2A agenda and ignoring orders from the top. This is an outright betrayal. Congress MUST hold accountability hearings NOW. Gun owners deserve answers. The DOJ and ATF cannot be allowed to defy the president and attack your freedoms. Tell your members of Congress: Investigate the DOJ’s betrayal of President Trump, gun owners, and the Constitution. Only you can force Congress to act. SIGN THE PRE-WRITTEN LETTER NOW [More]

One question: What has GOA done to promote and demand a Task Force seat to keep these kinds of abuses from happening before they do?

There’s all kinds of ways to make it happen and they could head off any need to have to run to Congress — which is prepared to do what, exactly?

It’s always better to keep the mess from happening in the first place instead of having to clean it up after it’s done untold damage. If they haven’t even tried, and this is their “solution”, I’m not sure I want to help.

Ohio Action Alert

The Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) was shelved last December, and lawmakers have done nothing to advance it in nearly a year. Which means the critical time for action is NOW! … With complete republican control in Ohio, there is no excuse for the lack of pro-gun wins in 2025, so let your elected officials know you are displeased with their lack of support for the Second Amendment. [More]

Yeah we can expect better than redundancy and “Only Ones.”

Doing the Work Republicans Won’t Do

Gun Owners of America Files Motion for Summary Judgment Against ATF, Challenging NFA Provisions [More]

A familiar name is on page 3.

I understand civil litigation and FOIA stuff is considered nonessential and will be delayed by the shutdown, so we’ll see if this has to grab a ticket and line up in the queue.

Guess what else is delayed.

Who’s the Boss?

Rogue DOJ Lawyers Rebel Against Trump, Still Fighting GOA in Court Over Biden’s Gun Control” [More]

No, that’s not where three buck stops. And it doesn’t excuse untreated bipolarity. I’ve been a manager before. It’s on you to direct your good people and cull the bad ones.

This is what happens when key people are purposely excluded— although the way those key people have avoided acknowledging that and demanding their seat at the table is telling. They’re all cowed and walking on eggshells hoping to be able to claim credit for scraps while not offending a mercurial Patrón from turning on them for being “disloyal.”