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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...
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...
National Association for Gun Rights calls on Naperville City Council to repeal “Assault Weapons” Ban
The Unconstitutional Ban Has Caught the Attention of the U.S. Supreme Court Naperville, IL - Tonight, representatives from the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and the National Foundation for Gun Rights (NFGR) are testifying before the City Council of...
SCOTUS Intervenes in Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Case
Justice Amy Coney Barrett responds to National Foundation for Gun Rights request in Naperville case. Washington, D.C. Today, Justice Amy Coney Barrett requested further response from the City of Naperville, Illinois, for their recently passed “Assault Weapons” Ban....
Constitutional Carry signed into Law in Nebraska
The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is pleased to announce that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed Constitutional Carry bill, LB77, into law today. The bill, which allows Nebraskans to carry firearms without a permit, will go into effect in three...
Constitutional Carry on its way to Governor Jim Pillen’s Desk for Signature
The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is proud to announce the passage of LB77, also known as Constitutional Carry, in the Nebraska State Senate this morning (33-14). This landmark legislation will strengthen the Second Amendment rights of Nebraskans and...
Texas Gun Rights Statement on HB 1894 Hearing in House Select Committee on Community Safety
Chris McNutt, President of Texas Gun Rights, testified IN FAVOR of HB 1894 early this morning in the Texas House Committee on Community Safety. HB 1894 would effectively ban “Red Flag” gun confiscation laws in the state of Texas. “Red Flag” gun confiscation laws seek...
Michigan Sheriffs Announce Opposition to “Red Flag” Laws
Two Sheriffs express concerns over “Red Flag” gun confiscation moving through the Michigan Legislature Lansing, MI – Two Northern Michigan Sheriffs announced their opposition to “Red Flag” gun confiscation legislation currently moving its way through the Legislature...
Great Lakes Gun Rights Joins Michigan Open Carry in Lawsuit Against Legislature
Great Lakes Gun Rights and Michigan Open Carry suing Michigan Legislature on the grounds that the legislature violated their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights Lansing, MI – Today, Great Lakes Gun Rights joined with Michigan Open Carry and filed a lawsuit against...
Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Safe Students Act
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has once again introduced the Safe Students Act, repealing the Gun Free School Zones Act Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Thomas Massie once again introduced the Safe Students Act which would repeal the Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990. Passed...
Gun Rights Group Condemns House Weapons Policy Change
Speaker Joe Tate changes policy, will no longer allow staff to carry for self-defense in House Office Building. Lansing, MI – Yesterday, the Michigan House of Representatives announced to staff that they would be prohibited from carrying weapons for self-defense...
National Foundation for Gun Rights Preparing to Sue New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM – Today, the National Foundation for Gun Rights sent a legal warning to leaders in the New Mexico legislature over proposed gun control bills advancing in the legislature. Personally addressed to Speaker of the House Javier Martínez, President Pro Tempore...
Michigan Democrats Introduce Gun Control Legislation
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:...
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...