John Cornyn is facing backlash from his own Republican party for being a lead negotiator on the newly-passed gun control bill. At the Texas annual Republican convention recently held in Houston, Cornyn was booed and heckled – a visible sign he is losing support from...
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NFGR Vows to Restore Right to Carry After Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York's concealed-carry gun licensing law that required citizens to provide a "special need" for self-defense. Hannah Hill, Research and Policy Director for the National Foundation for Gun Rights -- the legal arm of the National...
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...
What’s in the Cornyn-Murphy Senate gun control deal?
National Association for Gun Rights Position: OPPOSE Click here to download as PDF. BANS gun possession based on juvenile records for all gun owners. This is retroactive, so if a gun owner committed a disqualifying crime at age 16 and he’s now 45, he would lose his...
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...
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Booed for Supporting “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation
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 Red Flags” could be heard throughout the George R....
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...
Michigan Gun Laws
Laws regarding Long Guns Michigan doesn’t require a permit to purchase long guns, and the age to purchase is in line with federal law of being 18+. Michigan has no additional restrictions on purchase. “Assault Weapons” Law Despite firearms restrictions elsewhere,...
Biden Administration Moves to Cut Off 5.56/.223 Supply to Americans
Insiders close to the Biden Administration are reporting that the President is more than "considering" the move to no longer sell 5.56/.223 ammunition manufactured at the Lake City plant to civilians. This would affect as much as 30% of the commercial market's sales...
Florida Gun Laws
Laws regarding Long Guns Florida has no specific laws regarding the registration of long guns, or permits to buy, outside of federal regulations. However, Florida has imposed a higher minimum age to purchase rifles & shotguns. You must be 21 to purchase a rifle or...
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...
Support for a Ban on So-Called “Assault Weapons” Reaches All-Time Low
According to Fox News, a newly-released Quinnipiac University poll published on June 1st, a record low of registered voters claim to support a nationwide ban on semi-automatic long guns. Despite Joe Biden and the Democrats constant rhetoric to implement gun control,...
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...
Colorado Gun Laws
Laws regarding Long Guns Colorado has no specific laws regarding the registration of long guns, or permits to buy, outside of federal regulations. The minimum age to own a rifle or shotgun is 18 years old “Assault Weapons” Law While Colorado itself does not have an...
Texas Gun Laws
Laws regarding Long Guns Texas has no specific laws regarding the registration of long guns, or permits to buy, outside of federal regulations. The minimum age to own a rifle or shotgun is 18 years old “Assault Weapons” Law Texas has no laws on the books regarding...
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...
Watch Live: U.S. House Judiciary Committee Takes up Massive Gun Control Package!
The assault on your gun rights is underway right now. Under the leadership of notoriously anti-gun Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-10), Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are moving to FastTrack an enormous gun control package through Congress. Watch...
From Concealed Carry to Eliminating Permits, Gun Restrictions Have Loosened Since Sandy Hook
“At the state level, there’s been a real push to restore rights,” said Christopher Stone, communications director for the National Association for Gun Rights, which was founded in 2000, and has pushed for pro-gun laws including permitless carry. “Our goal is to be...
The NRA has weakened. But gun rights drive the GOP more than ever.
“The NRA is not doing anything around the country anywhere; all their staff lawyered up and are fighting amongst each other,” said Dudley Brown, a gun rights lobbyist who has long criticized the NRA for being too open to compromise. Brown’s rival group, the National...
Thomas Massie Proposes Bill To Repeal ‘Gun-Free School Zones Act’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) advocated for his Safe Students Act -- a piece of legislation that would repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. "The 'Safe Students Act' would make it easier for state and local governments and school boards to unambiguously set their...
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...
Republican Leader Mike Shirkey Caves to Anti-gun Demands
Sen. Mike Shirkey to hold hearings on “Red Flag” gun confiscation legislation while stonewalling pro-gun bills Lansing, MI – Republican Senate Leader Mike Shirkey has promised Senate Democrats that their “Red Flag” gun confiscation bill will soon receive a hearing in...
National Association for Gun Rights Urges the Passage of Senate Bill 215
Columbus, OH – The National Association of Gun Rights is urging the Ohio House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 215 – Constitutional Carry. Introduced by Sen. Terry Johnson, SB 215 passed out of the Senate by a 23-8 vote on December 15 of last year. “Senate Bill...
Gun Rights Group Renews Call for Clean Constitutional Carry Legislation
Montgomery, AL – As lawmakers return to Montgomery for the 2022 Regular Session, the National Association for Gun Rights is renewing its call for Alabama lawmakers to pass a clean Constitutional Carry bill with no anti-gun amendments. “While it seems there is appetite...
Gun Rights Group Honors State Rep. Bryan Slaton with .50 Caliber Freedom Award
Richardson, TX – Texas Gun Rights Executive Director Chris McNutt presented State Representative Bryan Slaton (R-HD 2) with the .50 Caliber Freedom Award for his commitment to protecting the right to keep and bear arms in Texas. “State Representative Bryan Slaton has...
Anti-Gun “Gag Act” Legislation Defeated in Virginia General Assembly
Richmond, VA – After passing out of the House Privileges and Elections Subcommittee by a 7-1 vote, the anti-gun and anti-free speech “Gag Act” bill (HB 500) was defeated after Republican bill sponsor Tim Anderson pulled his legislation from further consideration. “On...
National Association for Gun Rights Files Lawsuit Against the City of San Jose
Loveland, CO – The National Association for Gun Rights, in conjunction with its legal arm the National Foundation for Gun Rights, has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, the San Jose City Council, and Jennifer Maguire, the City Manager of San Jose. The...
Governor Ricketts Promises to Sign Constitutional Carry in to Law
National Association for Gun Rights testifies in support of Constitutional Carry Lincoln, NE – Last week during the Governor’s Forum at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV, Governor Pete Ricketts said he would sign Constitutional Carry legislation into law if it made it to his...