Lansing, MI – Today, Michigan Democrats introduced a package of gun control legislation in the wake of a recent shooting which occurred on the campus of Michigan State University. First introduced in the Senate, the pieces of legislation include: Senate Bills 76-78:...
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Michigan Democrats Clamor for Gun Control in the Wake of MSU Murders
Lansing, MI – Last night, a gunman entered the Michigan State University campus, killing 3 individuals and wounding 5. Initial reports indicate he took his own life while leaving the campus and being pursued by the police. Before the Michigan State University Campus...
ATF Pistol Brace Ban Published in Federal Register
120 Day “amnesty” period to register pistol braces begins today. Washington, D.C. – Today begins the 120-day amnesty period for law-abiding Americans to either register their pistol braces with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) or be...
Partial Constitutional Carry Bill Introduced in Florida Legislature
House Bill 543 introduced by Rep. Chuck Brannan and Sen. Jay Collins doesn’t repeal open carry ban. Tallahassee, FL – In a press conference held this morning, Rep. Chuck Brannan and Sen. Jay Collins introduced House Bill 543 – a bill which would allow some adults in...
National Association for Gun Rights Files Lawsuit Against Illinois Gun Ban
The National Association for Gun Rights has expanded their lawsuit against the City of Naperville, Illinois to include the state semi-auto ban, and is asking for a temporary restraining order. Springfield, IL – Today, the National Association for Gun Rights amended...
Whitmer Pushing Gun Control at State of the State Address Wednesday
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will declare that passing restrictions on gun ownership is a top priority in 2023 Lansing, MI – Excerpts of Governor Whitmer’s upcoming State of the State speech this Wednesday reveal a three-pronged gun control push for the state of Michigan....
National Association for Gun Rights Opposing ATF Pistol Brace Rule
Washington, D.C. –Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) released their final rule singlehandedly banning “stabilizing braces” for AR-pistols, AK-pistols, and certain classes of weapons that shoot shotgun shells. Stabilizing braces are a...
Pritzker Signs Unconstitutional Semi-Auto Gun Ban into Law
The National Association for Gun Rights and its legal foundation press forward with lawsuits against Naperville and Highland Park gun bans Springfield, IL –Last night, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a statewide ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and...
Whitmer Calls for Gun Control During Sunday Inauguration
Gov. Whitmer declares that passing restrictions on gun ownership a top priority in 2023 Lansing, MI – Yesterday, during her swearing in ceremony at the capitol in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed to expand Michigan’s gun control laws during the 2023 legislative...
“Assault Weapons” Ban Introduced during Lame Duck Session
House Bill 6544 bans commonly owned semi-automatic rifles and forces gun registration Lansing, MI – Last week,Rep. Jeffrey Pepper (D-Dearborn) introduced House Bills 6544-6546, a so-called “assault weapons” which would outlaw the sale of semi-automatic rifles in...
NAGR Files Temporary Restraining Order Against City of Naperville
Group files Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction in Naperville, Illinois to halt the ordinance banning semi-automatic rifles Naperville, IL. – Today, the National Association for Gun Rights filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and...
Gun Rights America Super PAC Boosts Spending Before Midterms
Washington, D.C. – Today, Gun Rights America Super PAC boosted its spending as one final push before the critical November 8th midterm elections. Gun Rights America is currently running television, radio, and online ads in Alaska, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin,...
Statement from Dudley Brown on Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Connecticut
We are no longer under the cost/benefit-analysis standard for evaluating unconstitutional gun control. Today, the burden of proof is on the government to explain exactly how their gun ban is consistent with the plain text and historical context of the Second Amendment...
Great Lakes Gun Rights PAC Endorses Tudor Dixon for Governor
Pro-gun governor candidate Tudor Dixon earns the endorsement of Great Lakes Gun Rights Political Action Committee Lansing, M.I – Great Lakes Gun Rights Political Action Committee (GLGR-PAC) has endorsed Tudor Dixon for governor in Michigan and is encouraging all...
GRA Super PAC Launches Election Program Exposing Lisa Murkowski
Juneau, AK – Today, Gun Rights America Super PAC began launching hard hitting electioneering programs designed to expose Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and her anti-gun voting record as a U.S. Senator. In the first phase of the program, Gun Rights America will spend...
Texas Department of Public Safety Fighting Against Pro-gun Ruling
Steven McCraw and the Texas Department of Public Safety are appealing the pro-gun ruling to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) appealed a district court ruling which restored gun rights for 18-20 year...
NAGR launches coordinated legal effort to overturn unconstitutional gun controls
Group files lawsuits in half of the nation’s federal appellate circuits to strike down state and local gun bans,putting an end to bans throughout the country Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association for Gun Rights’ legal arm simultaneously filed five...
Kevin Rinke Agrees With Gretchen Whitmer on Gun Control Proposal
Rinke signals support for requiring background checks on all firearms purchases during Charlie LeDuff interview, a policy championed by Governor Gretchen WhitmerGrand Rapids, MI – Last Friday in an interview posted on Twitter by Charlie LeDuff, Republican...
NAGR Opposes H.R. 1808, “Assault” Weapons Ban
Rep. Jerry Nadler Announced Markup on H.R. 1808 for Wednesday, July 20th Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) announced a markup hearing for H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2021, for Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The bill,...
Steve Carra Introduces Second Amendment Protection Act
HB 6338 would protect Michiganders from unlawful federal gun control legislations Lansing, MI -- Today, Michigan State Representative Steve Carra (R-59) introduced the Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) in the Michigan House.Modeled after similar pro-gun...
Supreme Court Strikes Lower Court Rulings that Uphold Gun Control
SCOTUS tells lowers courts to review anti-gun rulings which allowed strict gun control laws to remain in place in California, Hawaii, Maryland, and New Jersey Washington, D.C. – This morning, the Supreme Court struck down four unconstitutional lower court rulings in...
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Public Carry of Firearms
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded New York’s “may issue” law – affirming the individual right to carry a firearm in public Washington, D.C. – This morning, the Supreme Court struck down New York State's...
Hoosier Gun Rights Opposes Bipartisan Gun Control Bill, Condemns Sen. Young
Last night, the U.S. Senate introduced and voted on an 80 page gun control bill within less than 3 hours. The bill, known as the Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, passed an initial procedural vote by 64-34 tally, and a vote on final passage in the U.S. Senate is...
U.S. Senate Rams Through Procedural Gun Control Vote
Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Chris Murphy gun control bill introduced and voted on within 3 hours Washington, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. Senate introduced and voted on an 80 page gun control bill within less than 3 hours. The bill, known as the Bipartisan Safe Communities...
National Association for Gun Rights Demands Apology from Senator Cornyn
The National Association for Gun Rights is denouncing Senator John Cornyn, and demanding that he apologize after he called Texas GOP activists a “mob” in the wake of his support for federal gun control legislation. During...
Sen. Cornyn Booed by Republican Delegates for Supporting Gun Control
Houston, TX -- This afternoon, U.S. Senator John Cornyn faced Republican Party of Texas convention delegates for the first time since leading the Republican compromise for gun control “framework” in Washington, D.C. Chants of “No...
NAGR-PAC endorses Abraham Hamadeh for Arizona Attorney General
The National Association for Gun Rights Political Action Committee (NAGR-PAC) is endorsing Abraham Hamadeh for Arizona State Attorney General."The National Association for Gun Rights PAC is proud to endorse Abraham Hamadeh for election to the office of Attorney...
NAGR Opposes Bipartisan Gun Control Scheme in U.S. Senate
Ten Republican Senators announce their support for proposed gun control package which includes Red Flag gun confiscation Yesterday, ten Republican Senators working with a group of anti-gun Democrats announced their support for a gun control proposal in the United...
Michigan House Republicans Block Vote on Constitutional Carry
House leadership abuses rules to derail efforts to bring pro-gun legislation to House Floor Lansing, MI -- On Wednesday, Michigan House Republican leadership blocked efforts by State Representative Steve Carra to bring up House Bills 5364-5367, commonly known as...
National Association for Gun Rights Opposes H.R. 7910
National Association for Gun Rights urges all House Members to vote NO on unconstitutional gun control legislation Washington, D.C. –Tonight, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 7910 – a gun control bill which strips Second Amendment rights from millions of...
PGR Urges McMaster to Rescind Endorsements of Anti-gun Candidates
No compromise gun rights groups calls on Governor Henry McMaster to rescind his endorsements of several state legislators Columbia, SC – The National Association for Gun Rights and their affiliated state group Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR) is calling on Governor Henry...
NAGR Opposes Gun Control Bill in House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee is set to vote on a package of gun control bills during a special markup meeting this Thursday Today, the House Judiciary Committee scheduled a special markup for June 2nd to debate and vote on a gun control bill in the wake of the...
National Association for Gun Rights Statement on Uvalde, TX tragedy
Today, a horrific act of evil was carried out by a deranged murderer in Uvalde, TX. Innocent children and adults were left defenseless against a madman because we refuse to protect our children while at school. Every day law-abiding citizens use firearms to...
Gun Rights PAC Endorses Priscilla Giddings for Idaho Lieutenant Governor
The National Association for Gun Rights Political Action Committee (NAGR-PAC) is endorsing Priscilla Giddings for Idaho Lieutenant Governor. “The National Association for Gun Rights PAC is proud to endorse Priscilla Giddings for election as Idaho’s Lieutenant...
South Carolina Senator Shane Martin Receives National Association for Gun Rights Award
Columbia, SC - National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) President Dudley Brown, along with state affiliate Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR), awarded Senator Shane Martin the .50 Caliber Freedom Award for his staunch defense of the Second Amendment.“During his service in...
Indiana Representative John Jacob to Receive .50 Caliber Freedom Award
National Association for Gun Rights honoring pro-gun Representative for his work defending and restoring the Second Amendment in Indiana The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and its state affiliate, Hoosier Gun Rights (HGR), are set to hold an award ceremony...
NAGR opposes homemade firearm ban and nomination of Steve Dettelbach to ATF Director
Washington D.C. – On Monday, President Joe Biden announced Steve Dettelbach as his nominee to become the permanent director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Dettelbach will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before taking the...
Constitutional Carry on Governor Brian Kemp’s Desk
Atlanta, GA – Senate Bill 319, Georgia’s Constitutional Carry bill, passed the Senate 34-22 today and is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for signature.“This is a great day for gun owners as fully half of the states in America will have restored the constitutional...
Gov. DeSantis Calls for Special Session to Pass Constitutional Carry
Florida Gun Rights supports the call for a special session and the restoration of the right to keep and bear arms Tallahassee, FL – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to hold a special session in April and pass Constitutional Carry into...
NAGR-PAC Endorses Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate
NAGR-PAC Endorses Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate The National Association for Gun Rights Political Action Committee is endorsing current Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt for the U.S. Senate."The National Association for Gun Rights PAC is proud to endorse Eric...
Special Legislative Session Needed to Pass Constitutional Carry
Florida Gun Rights is calling on Gov. DeSantis to call a special session in order to pass Constitutional Carry Tallahassee, FL -- Florida Gun Rights, the state affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights, is urging Governor Ron DeSantis to call for a special...
Constitutional Carry Signed into Law in Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed HEA 1296 into law today Indianapolis, IN – Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law HEA 1296, Indiana’s Constitutional Carry bill, making Indiana the third state to pass Constitutional Carry legislation in 2022. “This is a...
Constitutional Carry on Gov. Kay Ivey’s Desk
Montgomery, AL – House Bill 272, Alabama’s Constitutional Carry bill, passed successfully out of conference committee which removed anti-gun amendments that put passage of the bill in danger. It will now head to the desk of Governor Kay Ivey for her signature.“This is...
Anti-gun “Violence Against Women Act” Included in Omnibus Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. – Sources on Capitol Hill confirm that Sen. Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi included the Violence Against Women Act in the larger omnibus spending package which needs to pass soon in order to avoid a government shutdown.“Make no mistake – the...
National Association for Gun Rights Celebrates the Passage of Constitutional Carry out of Indiana Legislature
After a nearly ten year battle, HB 1296 is going to the Governor to sign Indianapolis, IN – The National Association for Gun Rights and its state affiliate Hoosier Gun Rights celebrated the passage of HB 1296, Constitutional Carry, out of the legislature late...
Gov. Holcomb Refuses to Support Constitutional Carry Legislation
Indianapolis, IN – Yesterday, Gov. Eric Holcomb refused to support Constitutional Carry legislation in Indiana. Holcomb supported police Superintendent Douglas Carter who opposes Constitutional Carry, but would not confirm if he agrees with Carters total...
Governor DeSantis “Put it (Constitutional Carry) on my desk and I’ll sign it”
Panama City, FL –At a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis was asked about his stance on proposed Constitutional Carry legislation in Florida. His response was swift: “Put it on my desk and I’ll sign it.” (full press conference) “We’re thrilled that Governor...
National Association for Gun Rights Opposes all of Joe Biden’s State of the Union Gun Control Schemes
During the State of the Union address last night, President Joe Biden took time to attack the Second Amendment and called for numerous gun control policies designed to restrict legal firearms ownership in America. “Joe Biden is an enemy of law-abiding gun owners...
National Association for Gun Rights Urges Ohio House to Restore Original Bill Text of SB 215
Columbus, OH – Today, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee passed two anti-gun amendments which are now included in the text of Senate Bill 215 -- Ohio’s Constitutional Carry bill. One amendment now allows law enforcement officers to “Stop and Frisk”...
New Gun Control Group Eyes Anti-gun Ballot Provisions in 2024
End Gun Violence Michigan will promote numerous gun controls in the next two years Lansing, MI – A group named End Gun Violence Michigan has formed an exploratory committee to promote various forms of gun control, aiming to get them on the ballot during the 2024...