Tag: Gun Owners of America

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.”

Carry On

After carefully reviewing the entire record in this matter, the parties’ submissions and the applicable law, and for the reasons set forth above, the Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment (Dkt. No. 39) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: GRANTED as to Plaintiffs’ Second Amendment claims regarding the constitutionality of N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(3)(a) as applied to Plaintiffs Harris and Votruba; 50 Case 1:24-cv-00174-MAD-TWD Document 54 Filed 08/20/25 Page 51 of 51 DENIED as to Plaintiffs’ Full Faith and Credit claim; and DENIED as to Plaintiffs’ Privileges and Immunities claim; and the Court further ORDERS that N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(3)(a) has been unconstitutionally applied to Plaintiffs Harris and Votruba; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendants must permit residents of other states to apply for permits to carry firearms in New York; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendants and all other officers, agents, servants, employees, and persons under the authority of the State shall not refuse to accept applications from otherwise eligible persons who are not residents or employees of the State of New York; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendant James’ cross-motion for summary judgment (Dkt. No. 42) is GRANTED as to standing and otherwise DENIED as moot; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs’ claims, to the extent they seek relief from Defendant James, are DISMISSED for lack of standing; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiff Higbie’s as-applied Second Amendment claim is DISMISSED as moot; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this Memorandum-Decision and Order and close the case; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Memorandum-Decision and Order on the parties in accordance with the Local Rules. IT IS SO ORDERED. [More]

GOA wins one.

Note Mr. Stamboulieh was instrumental.

Now we wait and see if it’s appealed. I’m told they have 30 days from the order.

He’s fighting for us on this, too.

Florida’s GOP State Attorney Bakkedahl Cites Anti-2A Everytown to Defend Infringements

These offensive “justifications” being argued by Florida Republicans sound like the kind of polemics to be expected from rabid Moms Demand Action zealots and ranting Democrat demagogues. That they would be made in an administration where Gov. Ron DeSantis is widely touted as being “pro-gun” and where Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier recently refused to defend the under-21 long gun ban enacted after the Parkland shootings, goes beyond cognitive dissonance. [More]

With Republicans like these, who needs Democrats?

Meet the New Boss…

In Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) ongoing case challenging the Biden administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, which implemented stringent standards for federal firearms dealers that enabled licenses to be revoked over paperwork errors, the government does not intend to change its position, according to GOA’s Tuesday filing exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. [More]

But…but…but…

Anyone surprised?

Besides the gun groups?

[Via Jess]

That Warm Feeling Down My Back Must Be Rain

With the FBI now under the leadership of Director Kash Patel, AG Bailey’s addition will be instrumental in ensuring the agency’s resources are not weaponized against peaceful American citizens. [More]

Wanna bet?

The guy may be good, but has he given a declaration of orders he will not obey? [Archived link may load very slowly. Try to find the list anywhere else and it’s like promising to obey the Constitution and not commit tyrannical unlawful acts is a rabid call for domestic terrorism.]

Unum e Pluribus

GOA Launches “Fuerza 2A” to Champion Hispanic Voices for the Second Amendment at GOALS 2025 [More]

Careful, fellas.

Yeah, I know Luis. He’s a good man, a good patriot. So is Miguel. So is Jose. So are many others. That’s not the argument.

No question smart outreach can work in our favor, but the goal ought to be true inclusiveness into the uniquely American culture of freedom. And we can’t lose sight through the virtue signaling that we’re still talking about an extreme minority (in the numeric sense) of extreme minorities (in the real world sense).

I’ve been through this debate before, including about foreign language outreach. I’m an “Any chair in a bar fight” type of guy and don’t believe in limiting options, but I do offer this caution:

Sure…go for a foreign language outreach program if you like. Good idea. Let us know when that happens, but by the time you get it off the ground, assuming you ever do, there will be millions more new “citizens.” Plus, you’ve given absolutely no estimates on how many “converts” that will bring in, and if it will be more than a few drops against an overwhelmingly anti-gun tidal wave.

One thing’s for sure– they won’t give you a fair shake on Univision or any other DSM outlet, and don’t expect suppressive Google algorithms and social media “community standards” to give you a break.

If you fight fire with droplets, you’re going to be consumed.

And time was, GOA made a different promise.

An Age-Old Question

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and the State of Missouri have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to immediately block enforcement of Jackson County’s sweeping gun control ordinance targeting young adults. [More]

But…but…but without it, Audie might get a gun!!!

The cognitive dissonance… it burns…

We Want Them Both

GOA Rallies Media Allies and Influencers to Demand Senate Action on Suppressor and SBR Reform [More]

With the focus by so many on suppressors, I’m glad to see a group getting vocal to rally the troops about not letting short barrel firearms go gentle into that good night.

And NOW What?

GOA & GOF File for Summary Judgment to Overturn Florida’s Open Carry Ban [More]

’bout damn time. Before someone gets killed.

So, will Uthmeier and DeSantis stand down, like they did with a challenge to the under 21 long gun ban, or fight, and in any case, all the Supreme Court has to do to keep the prohibition in place is something they’ve proven very adept at: Nothing.

Point/Counterpoint

Today, Pennsylvania Gun Rights (PAGR), Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC), and Gun Owners of America–Pennsylvania (GOA-PA) are jointly calling for State Representative Frank Burns (D-Cambria) to immediately resign from the Pennsylvania House Second Amendment Caucus following his decisive vote to kill a Constitutional Carry amendment. [More]

Vs.

Let Me Be Absolutely Clear: I Have NEVER Voted Against Constitutional Carry. The claim that I voted against constitutional carry is 100% FALSE. I have never—and will never—vote against your Second Amendment rights. [More]

They can’t both be right.

What would the significance of overturning procedural rules be on overall 2A progress, and why does everything in politics have to be so damn laden with twists, turns, and pitfalls instead of just being straightforward and unambigouous?

That’s a rhetorical question.

And I wonder if this, this, this, and this had any bearing on his decision to make a choice on a rule that had an effect on permtiless carry…

Then again, there’s this to consider (scroll down in comments):

The PA House of Representatives’s single subject rule, as stated in the Pennsylvania Constitution, requires that bills passed by the House must only contain one subject, which is clearly expressed in the title. This rule, found in Article III, Section 3, aims to ensure legislative clarity and prevent “logrolling” or the inclusion of unrelated provisions in a single bill… The Pennsylvania Constitution’s “single subject rule” is found in Article III, Section 3. Here’s the full text:
Article III, Section 3 – Passage of Laws
“No bill shall be passed containing more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title, except a general appropriation bill or a bill codifying or compiling the law or a part thereof.”

A Matter of Priorities

I Ask GOA Where They Stand On Machine Guns…my comment’s been given a “Medium” priority. [More]

Right. High priority is getting everyone excited about bills in committee that will never make it to the president’s desk.

I miss Larry’s leadership.

Related UPDATE

An open letter to NRA asks the same question.

Is it wrong to hope somebody badmouths me?

Muster Call?

Stalled 2A Bills Need Your Support [More]

Say everybody floods the switchboards and the bills make it out of committee. Then what?

I see the 2A blogosphere and guntubers mobilizing on this while actual doable priorities remain ignored and mostly unknown. I’d say at least it will help flush out committee RINOs, but then have to ask what gun owners will do about it, because they all seem to flourish with impunity.

Related UPDATE

But far be it for the “no compromise gun lobby” to notice this.

Nothin’ at this writing…

I miss Larry’s leadership.