Geneva, Switzerland – The National Association for Gun Rights defends universal gun rights at the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty conference in Geneva Switzerland today.The Tenth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP10) is a gathering of...
Press Releases
NSSF Refuses to Defend Study, Killing Colorado Magazine Ban Lawsuit
NFGR to Back a New Challenge to Magazine Ban LawLoveland, CO - The National Foundation for Gun Rights (NFGR) has been forced to withdraw its lawsuit challenging Colorado’s 2013 magazine ban. Withdrawal of the case became necessary when the National Shooting...
National Association for Gun Rights Condemns VP pick Tim Walz as Anti-gun
Washington D.C. – The National Association for Gun Rights condemns Vice Presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz as anti-gun, citing his history of signing gun control legislation and using his office to support a wide range of gun control measures.“Harris picked her...
Senator Mike Lee Introduces SHUSH Act
Washington D.C. – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a bill this week to remove suppressors, or “silencers,” from federal regulation. The Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act (the SHUSH Act) deregulates suppressors by completely removing them from all federal...
National Association for Gun Rights wins lawsuit against ATF trigger ban
Federal court strikes down agency’s illegal ban on forced reset triggersWashington, D.C. - On July 23, 2024, The National Association for Gun Rights won summary judgment from the Federal District Court, Northern District of...
NAGR Warns Against Gun Control Measures in New Mexico Special Session
Santa Fe, NM –The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is once again issuing a strong warning against any efforts by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham or anti-gun legislators to infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of New Mexicans during the current special...
NAGR Celebrates Freedom to Constitutionally Carry in the Bayou State this Independence Day
Tomorrow, residents, and non-residents in Louisiana will have the right to carry firearms, both openly and concealed, without the need for government permission after the passage of Constitutional Carry earlier this March. "What better way to...
SCOTUS Rejects National Association for Gun Rights’ “Assault Weapon” and Mag Ban Case
Today, the Supreme Court rejected certiorari in National Association for Gun Rights v. Naperville. The case will now proceed to the discovery, trial, and summary judgment phases at the district court. “Today’s decision tells the lower courts they’re more than welcome...
NAGR Statement on Today’s SCOTUS Ruling United States v. Rahimi
Today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in United States v. Rahimi, holding that the federal law allowing individuals subject to certain restraining orders may be disarmed for the duration of the restraining order.The ruling was 8-1, authored for the majority by...
Pennsylvania Gun Rights Announces Opposition to Governor Shapiro’s Gun Owner Surveillance Slush Fund in PA Budget
Pennsylvania Gun Rights - the state affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights - announced their opposition today, to several aspects of Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget containing various forms of gun control. “If Governor Shapiro and Speaker...
NAGR files Amicus Brief with the Supreme Court in “Spirit of Aloha” Wilson v. Hawaii Case
The National Association for Gun Rights filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court today in the case of Wilson v. Hawaii, a prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license. The Hawaii Supreme Court said that “The spirit of Aloha clashes with a federally...
National Association for Gun Rights Encouraged by SCOTUS Bump Stock Ban Decision
The National Association for Gun Rights is thrilled with the Supreme Court decision today finding that the “ATF exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a Rule that classifies a bump stock as a “machinegun” under §5845(b).”Today's ruling was a repudiation of...
NAGR Statement on Hunter Biden and Donald Trumps’ Gun Rights
Washington, D.C.- For decades, the Gun Control Act (GCA) and the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) System have functioned to strip gun rights from millions of Americans without due process.These same gun control laws, which Hunter Biden is guilty of...
National Association for Gun Rights Vehemently Opposes New York’s Bill to Ban Glock Devices
Albany, NY - The National Association for Gun Rights has issued a formal cease and desist letter to the New York Senate Codes Committee regarding the proposed bill to amend the penal law related to pistol converters and convertible pistols. "New York State has...
Gun Groups Respond to Fits News’ Connection of GOP Leadership to Dark Money Group “Palmetto Truth Project”
Columbia, SC – The National Association for Gun Rights and Palmetto Gun Rights are issuing a statement of opposition to the “Palmetto Truth Project”. A recent spate of mailers, texts, emails, and social media posts designed to mislead voters ahead of the state's...
NAGR Calls for ATF Director Dettelbach to be Fired and ATF to be Abolished
ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, came under intense scrutiny today during the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The hearing focused on a variety of issues concerning the ATF including the Engaged...
Rep. Bob Good Introduces SHUSH Act
Washington D.C. – Representative Bob Good (R-VA-5) introduced a bill this week to remove suppressors, or “silencers,” from federal regulation. The Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act (the SHUSH Act) deregulates suppressors by completely removing them from all...
NAGR PAC endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Patrick Morrisey for West Virginia
Loveland, CO - The National Association for Gun Rights PAC endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Patrick Morrisey for West Virginia. “While many politicians across the country have caved to the anti-gun narrative of the Biden Administration, Patrick Morrisey has been one...
National Association for Gun Rights Fights Gun Bills in Maine to Bitter End
Augusta, ME – On the legislature’s last day of session, several gun control bills were passed out of the House and Senate at the 11th hour, but the “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation bill, LD 2283, was never brought up for a vote. “While the Legislature has passed several...
Study Finds 1 Billion Firearm Magazines in Circulation, Proving Magazines are “In Common Use”
74 percent of the magazines are found to have a capacity of over 10 roundsWashington, D.C.- The National Foundation for Gun Rights (legal branch of the National Association for Gun Rights) announced a key piece of evidence that establishes the complete...
National Association for Gun Rights Opposes ATF Rule Outlawing Almost All Private Firearm Sales
Washington D.C.--The National Association for Gun Rights releases statement opposing the “Engaged in Business” final rule signed by Attorney General Merrick Garland.The 466-page rule broadening the definition of when a person is considered a dealer in firearms, will...
National Association for Gun Rights Delivers Cease and Desist Letter to Minnesota Legislature
Minneapolis, MN - The National Association for Gun Rights recently issued Cease and Desist letters in opposition to proposed bills House Files 3628 and 3570 and Senate File 3680, which seek to ban certain semi-automatic firearms and firearm accessories. "Politicians...
South Carolina Becomes 29th Constitutional Carry State
Columbia, SC – After over a decade of debate, Constitutional Carry House Bill 3594 was signed into law this afternoon. South Carolina joins 28 other states in passing this bill deemed a “big win” by gun owners and many Second Amendment organizations such as the...
Constitutional Carry Advances to Governor’s Desk
Columbia, SC – House Bill 3594 has just been passed by the South Carolina Senate by a margin of 28 to 18. It now heads to the Governor’s desk where upon his signing, will make South Carolina the 29th Constitutional Carry state, the last Republican held state to do...
Constitutional Carry Advances Out of Conference Committee
Columbia, SC – House Bill 3594 has passed out of the Conference Committee. The committee report was subsequently adopted by the House of Representatives. Once the Senate adopts the report, HB 3594 will go to Governor McMaster to be signed into law.“Gun...
NAGR Celebrates Louisiana’s Constitutional Carry Victory with Gov. Landry at Bill Signing Ceremony
Baton Rouge, LA – Joined by National Association for Gun Rights staff, pro-gun legislators, and other gun rights activists, Governor Jeff Landry followed through on his campaign promise to make Louisiana the 28th Constitutional Carry in the nation. (NAGR VP Ryan...
National Association for Gun Rights Opposes John Cornyn to Replace McConnell as Senate Republican Leader
Washington D.C.--The National Association for Gun Rights releases statement opposing Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) official announcement launching his bid to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). “Cornyn is the most anti-gun Republican in Congress,"...
Louisiana House Passes Constitutional Carry Bill, Next Stop Gov. Landry’s Desk for Signature
Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana House passed Constitutional Carry today on a 75-28 vote. The bill SB 1, sponsored by Sen. Blake Miguez, is now headed to the governor’s desk for signature."This is a great day for the people of Louisiana,” said Dudley Brown, President...
NAGR urges swift passage of Constitutional Carry for Louisiana’s 2024 Second Special Legislative Session
Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana Senate is rushing Senate Bill 1, Constitutional Carry, through the 2024 second special legislative session, and the National Association for Gun Rights delivered 80,000 petitions on day one of the special session urging passage with no...
NAGR Calls on SC Senate Republicans to Pass Constitutional Carry Bill As Is
Columbia, SC – The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on the South Carolina Senate to pass the House’s version of Constitutional Carry Bill H 3594 as is, without amendment.The House stripped out numerous additions by the Senate citing an enormous backlash...
NAGR Petitions Supreme Court to Strike Down Illinois Assault Weapons Ban
Today, the National Association for Gun Rights submitted a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the Supreme Court to overrule the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling and strike down the Illinois “assault weapons” ban. Specifically, NAGR’s petition asks three...
NAGR Calls Out SC Senate Republicans for Weakening Constitutional Carry Bill
No compromise gun rights group calls on State House to strip the Senate’s anti-gun amendmentsFebruary 1, 2024 Columbia, SC – The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on the South Carolina House to remove several anti-gun...
NAGR and Palmetto Gun Rights Deliver 60k Petitions to the State Capitol today Urging Passage of Constitutional Carry
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate is debating H. 3594, Constitutional Carry, today. The National Association for Gun Rights and its South Carolina affiliate, Palmetto Gun Rights, delivered 60,000 petitions urging passage with no anti-gun amendments to weaken...
NAGR Sends Legal Warning Letter to Honolulu PD for Unlawful Permit Delays
The National Association for Gun Rights sent a legal warning letter to Chief Joe Logan, Honolulu Police Department, demanding an end to their delay of firearm permit applications submitted before January 1, 2024. “Firearm permit applications submitted prior to the...
Ron DeSantis Declares His Opposition to “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Laws
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis stated his opposition to unconstitutional “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Laws at a campaign rally in New Hampshire this past weekend. The Governor also said if a repeal is sent to his desk, he will sign it. “With...
RMGO AND NAGR FILE LAWSUIT CHALLENGING COLORADO’S “GHOST GUN” BAN
DENVER, CO — Rocky Mountain Gun Owners [RMGO], Colorado’s only no-compromise gun rights lobby, announced yesterday that they have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Colorado’s newly enacted homemade firearm ban, Senate Bill 23-279....
Supreme Court Denies Emergency Appeal in NAGR Case to Overturn Illinois’ Gun Ban
The Supreme Court denied an emergency injunction today filed by the National Association for Gun Rights, to stop enforcement of a ban on AR-15s and standard-capacity magazines.Today’s ruling does not impact the case itself. NAGR asked for an emergency stay of the...
National Association for Gun Rights Demands Accountability from ATF Over Rejection of Petitions
The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is expressing concern over recent actions by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) in rejecting public comments related to Docket Number ATF 2022R-17, "Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as...
National Association for Gun Rights issues statement on Sen. Schumer’s “Assault Weapons Ban”
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, announced his intention to “put the Assault Weapons Ban on the Senate floor” this week. Sen. Schumer’s intention bypasses the committee process, debate, and a floor vote, in hopes for unanimous consent on a bill that...
National Association for Gun Rights Delivers Petitions to ATF Headquarters
Washington, D.C.- Representatives of the National Association for Gun Rights delivered tens of thousands of petitions to ATF Headquarters this morning opposing the Biden Administration’s and ATF’s executive actions to bypass Congress and institute de facto Universal...
Supreme Court Justice Barrett Considering NAGR Case to Overturn Illinois’ Gun Ban
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is considering granting an emergency injunction filed by the National Association for Gun Rights, to stop enforcement of a ban on AR-15s and standard-capacity magazines.This follows the 7th Circuit’s 3-judge panel ruling that...
NAGR Releases Statement Concerning Todays’ Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing that discussed gun control and labeled gun violence as a public health epidemic.The topics covered included:*** “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation laws; allowing government agents to enter homes seizing firearms with no due...
National Association for Gun Rights files Motion for Summary Judgement in Trigger Ban Case
The ATF has been harassing members of the gun rights organizationWashington, D.C.- The National Association for Gun Rights filed a motion today for summary judgment in federal district court. The court previously granted a temporary restraining order and a preliminary...
Federal District Court Lawsuit finds Trigger Ban “Likely Unlawful” and Grants Preliminary Injunction to NAGR
Washington, D.C.- The National Association for Gun Rights scored a victory for gun rights when Judge Reed O’Connor, federal district court judge in the Northern District of Texas, granted a preliminary injunction Saturday in NAGR’s lawsuit challenging the ATF’s...
NFGR Celebrates Victory in Federal District Court Pistol Brace Case
Washington, D.C.- Today, the National Foundation for Gun Rights (legal branch of the National Association for Gun Rights) scored a major victory for gun rights when federal district court judge in the Northern District of Texas Judge Reed O’Connor, granted a...
NFGR files Amicus Brief with Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi
Washington, D.C.- Today, the National Foundation for Gun Rights (legal branch of the National Association for Gun Rights) filed an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi.The Court will be hearing oral arguments in this case in early November....
NFGR calls on Gov. DeSantis and Florida Legislature to Overturn Open Carry Ban
Tallahassee, FL.- The National Foundation for Gun Rights (legal branch of the National Association for Gun Rights) called on Governor DeSantis, Attorney General Moody and the Florida Legislature to address the state prohibition on open carry of firearms.“For years the...
Biden Administration creating White House Gun Control Office
Washington, D.C.- Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Biden Administration will be announcing the formation of an office of gun violence prevention on Friday of this week.Reports are that the office will be staffed with gun control activists from groups such...
Judge Grants NAGR Temporary Restraining order in New Mexico Carry Ban
Albuquerque, NM – Today, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and Foster Haines (NAGR member and Albuquerque resident) were granted a Temporary Restraining Order against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of Health Patrick Allen’s Executive...
National Association for Gun Rights Sues Gov. Lujan Grisham Over Carry Ban
Albuquerque, NM – Today, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and Foster Haines (NAGR member and Albuquerque resident) filed a lawsuit against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of Health Patrick Allen for Executive Order 2023-130 and a...