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...
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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...
Legal hotline for NAGR members harassed by ATF over Forced Reset Triggers
The ATF doesn’t seem to understand what the word “no” means. It’s very simple: If a federal judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking you from enforcing unlawful action, you don’t do just that. We currently have a preliminary injunction blocking the ATF from...
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...
The ATF expands the definition of Gun Dealer moving closer to Universal Background Checks
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, under the direction of the Biden Administration, released a new rule redefining who constitutes a gun dealer, thereby vastly expanding the Background Check System to include almost all gun sales in America.The National...
NAGR granted Temporary Restraining Order in Lawsuit against the ATF
Washington, D.C.- Today the National Association for Gun Rights was granted a Temporary Restraining Order in its Lawsuit against the ATF, National Association for Gun Rights v. Garland, in federal court in the Northern District of Texas.The TRO preserves the status...
Obama-appointed Judges Rule in Favor of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners
Gun control extremists get a reality check as the Tenth Circuit DENIES Governor Polis’ motion to reverse RMGO’s recent preliminary injunction halting SB23 -169 from becoming the law of the land in Colorado. DENVER, CO – Yesterday, Governor Polis and his anti-gun...
Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Junction Against CO’s New Minimum Firearm Purchase Age Law
RMGO v. Polis was put forward by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners on behalf of itself and two Colorado residents. The lawsuit claimed Senate Bill 23-169, which was signed into law earlier this year, "a person who is not a licensed gun dealer shall not make or facilitate the...
NAGR Sues ATF over Illegal Trigger Ban
The National Association for Gun Rights, in conjunction with Rare Breed Triggers, is taking the ATF to court again -- this time over forced-reset triggers Earlier this month, the National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol,...
National Association for Gun Rights Files Lawsuit to End ATF’s Illegal Trigger Ban
Washington, D.C.- The National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against the ATF, National Association for Gun Rights v. Garland, in federal court in the Northern District of Texas yesterday, “seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to end Defendants’...
National Association for Gun Rights Files Lawsuit against the ATF
Washington, D.C.- Today the National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against the ATF, National Association for Gun Rights v. Garland, in federal court in the Northern District of Texas. This action was filed in the same appellate circuit that ruled earlier...
NAGR Urges TN General Assembly to Censure Governor Lee Over Special Session Order
National Association for Gun Rights urges the Tennessee General Assembly to censure Governor Bill Lee for ordering a special session on gun control and immediately adjourn when the session begins on August 21, 2023. “It is clear that Governor Bill Lee is blatantly...
Biden’s Universal Background Checks Plan Making its way through Regulatory Back Door
In 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law implementing the first major gun control in nearly 30 years.According to a Fact Sheet released by the Biden Administration in May of 2023, a key feature of this legislation is “enhanced...
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Says Case Against Pistol Brace Rule likely to Succeed
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the Firearms Policy Coalition’s claim against the ATF’s pistol brace rule is likely to succeed with Judge Don R. Willett adding that the ATF’s pistol brace rule likely violates the Second Amendment.The National...
NAGR Tells Democrats to Take Their Gun Control Bus Tour Out of Tennessee
Nashville, TN –The National Association for Gun Rights responded to Nashville Democrats’ plan to tour Tennessee on a bus promoting gun control by suggesting any politicians supporting gun control drive right out of Tennessee and take Governor Bill Lee with them. On...
Massachusetts House Speaker Mariano Backs Down on Massive Gun Control Bill, for Now
Boston, MA –Democratic Speaker of the House Don Mariano is backing down on his plan to fast-track a massive gun control measure. His actions come two weeks after the National Association for Gun Rights issued a Travel Advisory for gun owners to and within...
NAGR Calls on Indiana AG to Nullify Indianapolis Assault Weapons Ban
Indianapolis, IN -Today, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) called on Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to act in response to the Indianapolis City-County Council’s passing of Proposal 156.Proposal 156 increases the age required to purchase a gun in the...
National Association for Gun Rights Issues Travel Advisory for State of Massachusetts
Boston, MA – The National Association for Gun Rights has issued a Travel Advisory for gun owners to and within Massachusetts in response to the State Legislature’s 140 page bill, House Docket 4420. HD 4420 is a comprehensive gun control bill that would ostensibly ban...
Arguments for NAGR’s lawsuit against Illinois Assault Weapons Ban heard in 7th Circuit
Chicago, IL – Oral arguments were held today for the National Association for Gun Rights’ (NAGR) lawsuit against the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, Bevis v. Naperville, at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bevis v. Naperville was the first challenge to the Illinois...
Pistol Brace Ban Nullification Resolution H.J. Res 44 Fails in Close Senate Vote
Washington D.C. – H.J. Res 44, which would have nullified the ATF’s ban on pistol braces, failed in the U.S. Senate this afternoon on a 49 to 50 vote.The resolution, which passed the House on a vote of 219 to 210 last week, was an attempt by Congress to reverse ATF...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announced as Second Amendment Traitor of the Year
Denver, CO. – Over the weekend, the National Association for Gun Rights announced the winner of their first annual Traitor of the Year award at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was named the winner, earning the award following his...
Pistol Brace Ban Nullification Resolution H.J. Res 44 Passes U.S. House
H.J. Res 44, which would nullify ATF’s ban on pistol braces, passed the House of Representatives on a 219-210 vote yesterday.The resolution is an attempt by Congress to reverse ATF Rule 2021R-08F which significantly expands the definition of “rifle” under federal law,...
U.S. House Passes H.J. Res. 44 to Block Biden’s Pistol Brace Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 44, Repeal Firearm Stabilizing Braces Rule, by a vote of 219 to 210. The U.S. House passed H.J. Res. 44 by a vote of 219-210 (5 not voting). The new rule (ATF Rule 2021R-08F) significantly expands the...
Kyle Rittenhouse Joins the Calls for South Carolina to Pass Constitutional Carry
Kyle Rittenhouse joins the National Association for Gun Rights and its state affiliate, Palmetto Gun Rights, in calling on South Carolina Republicans and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to put Constitutional Carry into law. South Carolina is the only Republican...
NAGR Sues Over Massachusetts’s Longstanding “Assault Weapons” Ban
Last week, the National Association for Gun Rights was heard by a First Circuit U.S. Judge in their attempt to overturn then-Gov. Mitt Romney's ban on so-called "assault weapons" and standard-capacity magazines. Since the landmark Bruen ruling came down from the...
NAGR Sues Biden Administration over Pistol Brace Ban
Working in coordination with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), the National Association for Gun Rights and Texas Gun Rights is suing the Biden Administration over the infamous Pistol Brace Ban. The lawsuit argues that a new rule from the Bureau of...
National Association for Gun Rights Cautions Congress ahead of Tuesday’s Pistol Brace Vote
Washington D.C. – The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is notifying House Members that they will be scoring tomorrow’s procedural rule vote on H.J. Res. 44, a resolution to nullify ATF’s ban on pistol braces.The new rule (ATF Rule 2021R-08F) significantly...
National Association for Gun Rights Sues Biden Administration over Stabilizing Brace Rule
Fort Worth, TX. – Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration on behalf of gun owners across America in coordination with National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and Texas Gun Rights...
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Bows to Pressure from Gun Owners
Washington – D.C. – House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-1) has agreed to allow H.J. Res. 44 (which would nullify the Biden-ATF Brace Ban), to come to the floor for a vote on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.According to Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9), House Republican...
NAGR seeks Preliminary Injunction in Connecticut Assault Weapons Ban Case
New Haven, CT - Today, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR)’s lawsuit NAGR v. Lamont (U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 3:22:cv-01118) has a preliminary injunction hearing in federal district court. The National Foundation for Gun Rights,...
Congressional Staffers Agitated Over NAGR Tactics Against ATF Brace Ban
Washington, DC – The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on House Republican Leadership to take up H.J. Res 44. The resolution would nullify the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives new rule titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With...
NAGR takes legal action against the Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Boston, MA – The National Association for Gun Rights is suing the state of Massachusetts over their 1998 “assault weapons” ban which was expanded in 2016. The Massachusetts law which bans the sale and possession of most semi-automatic firearms and standard...
NAGR calls on Congress to Stop Criminalization of Millions of Lawful Gun Owners
Washington, DC --The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on Congress to stop the Biden Administration’s imminent criminalization of millions of Americans by nullifying the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...
Supreme Court declines “Injunction Pending Appellate Review” Request from NAGR
Naperville, IL - Today, the Supreme Court denied a request from the National Association for Gun Rights to block Illinois’s assault weapon and standard capacity magazine bans, but only after the 7th Circuit expedited review of our preliminary injunction motion.NAGR...
National Association for Gun Rights calls on Governor McMaster to push Constitutional Carry
COLUMBIA, SC. – The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on Gov. Henry McMaster to prioritize Constitutional Carry legislation in this current session. Two bills currently on the calendar in the Senate, S. 109 and H.3594 would add South Carolina to...
National Association for Gun Rights Opposes Anti-Free Speech Bill, TX H.B. 1585
Austin, TX – The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is opposing Texas House Bill 1585, introduced by Representative Charlie Geren. If H.B. 1585 becomes law, issue driven non-profits (501c4) would be considered as electioneering organizations. “HB...
NAGR Announces Nominees for First Annual Traitor of the Year (TOTY) Award
Republicans Compromisers Recognized for Gun Control Betrayals. Loveland CO - Today, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) released their list of nominees for their first annual Traitor of the Year or TOTY Award for Republican lawmakers with the most egregious...
National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies
Naperville, IL - Today, representatives from the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) filed a rebuttal to the State of Illinois to the United States Supreme Court. On May 1, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett requested further information from the State of...
Palmetto Gun Rights Responds to Senate Judiciary Passing Constitutional Carry
COLUMBIA, SC. May 9, 2023 – This morning the Senate Judiciary Committee passed S. 109, "Constitutional Carry" on a vote of 12-11. The bill must now pass the full Senate before Sine Dine, which is Thursday, May 11th."27 other states have passed...
South Carolina Advances Constitutional Carry Legislation
Constitutional Carry Bill S. 109 cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, May 9th, by a razor-thin margin of 12-11. S. 109 has been slowly making its rounds through the South Carolina Legislature, as it now heads for a full Senate vote. The State House...
Kyle Rittenhouse Joins Texas Gun Rights to Fight Military-Age Gun Ban
Kyle Rittenhouse is joining Texas Gun Rights in opposing House Bill 2744, a Democrat-authored bill in the Texas Legislature which would violate the Second Amendment rights of Texans and prohibit military-aged individuals from possessing many types of firearms. “My...
Gun Control Advances in the Lone Star State
In Texas, House Bill 2744, a bill to raise the age to purchase a so-called "assault rifle" from 18 to 21 now heads to the House floor. In response to the attack in Allen, Texas, gun control advocates rushed a bill to raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles...