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Gun legislation is beginning to move forward again in Maine, as 3 bills are scheduled to be heard before the Judiciary Committee on March 26th!

The pro-gun bills:

Although Maine has been a Constitutional carry state since 2015, the right to carry a firearm without a permit is restricted to individuals aged 21 and older. This right is also limited in certain areas, such as state parks, where the state’s “optional” carry permit is still required.

These infringements would be solved by passing LD 424 (HP 278), which lowers the constitutional carry age to 18, and LD 829 (SP 356) – which removes the requirement that a person have a valid permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in state parks, Baxter State Park, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and Acadia National Park.

Alongside the two pro-gun bills is a sole anti-gun bill:

LD 677 (SP 292), which expands the definition of a machine gun and makes it a crime to own a “rapid-fire device” which the bill defines as a device, part, or combination of parts that increases the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm beyond its standard rate of fire. This ban specifically references binary-triggers, trigger cranks, forced reset triggers, and bump-stocks.

Again, these bills are being heard before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, March 26th. Send a message to your State Legislators immediately using the form above or by clicking here and tell them to vote PRO-GUN on March 26th!



Your GOA Pennsylvania team is tracking 33 gun-related bills in the Keystone State with dozens more pending once they are filed.. You can view all of these bills along with GOA’s position by using our online bill tracker. Be sure to bookmark this page.

So far, there hasn’t been any movement on anti-gun legislation. This is most likely because the Pennsylvania House is currently short one state representative, making it difficult for anti-gun Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-191) to advance gun control. She doesn’t have the votes right now!

Due to the untimely passing of State Representative Matt Gergely, there is a vacancy in House District 35 that must be filled in a special election to be held on March 25th, and that’s the only thing keeping the anti-freedom Democrats from pushing their Bloomberg-endorsed agenda in the PA House.

The PA Senate still has a pro-gun majority and is a firewall against the radical, anti-gun Democrats in the lower chamber. But we cannot let our guard down!

That said, the best defense is a good offense, and that’s why I need your help to ensure that your elected officials co-sponsor solid, pro-gun legislation.

Here is the short list of GOA’s priority legislation in both chambers. GOA will be scoring co-sponsorships on these bills. If politicians claim to be for our God-given rights, then they need to demonstrate that by going on record for:

House:

1. HB 454 (Bernstine) — Constitutional Carry
2. HB 548 (Bashline) —  Strengthening Preemption
3. Second Amendment Preservation Act — Rep. Stephanie Borowicz
4. Defending Due Process by Prohibiting Red Flag Laws — Rep. Robert Leadbeter

Senate:

1. SB 242 (Mastriano) — Right to Bear Arms Act
2. Constitutional Carry — Senator Cris Dush
3. Strengthen Preemption — Senator Wayne Langerholc

There are other pro-gun bills, so please be sure to consult our bill tracker to see everything filed to date.

Please take a moment to urge your state representative and state senator to co-sponsor the above bills (by using the form above) and to remind them that NO GUN CONTROL should ever pass in the PA General Assembly.



One month ago, we provided you with an update on the gun related bills in the Rhode Island Assembly. Today, we come with an extremely urgent update relating to those bills.

Unfortunately, several are moving forward and have been scheduled to be heard before the House Judiciary Committee on March 26th. It is urgent that the Judiciary Committee is contacted and urged to strike these bills down:

HB 5889 – Allows law enforcement agencies to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

HB 5443 – Allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a watchlist that would restrict their right to purchase or possess a firearm.

HB 5654 – Prevents local licensing authorities from granting concealed carry permits to out-of-state residents based on permits issued by other states.

HB 5436 – Imposes an “assault weapons” ban which would prohibit the future possession, purchase, sale, control, and manufacture of commonly owned firearms.

As mentioned in our previous alerts, Governor McKee has orchestrated the push for this bill to move forward since the introduction of his FY 2026 Budget proposal and State of the State address earlier this year in January. HB 5436 is currently the largest threat to the well-being of the Second Amendment in Rhode Island and must be stopped.

Reach out to your legislators immediately in the form above and demand that they OPPOSE these anti-gun bills!

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed an opposition to Washington, D.C.’s motion to dismiss Wehr-Darroca v. D.C., FPC’s lawsuit challenging the District’s ban on firearm magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. The brief, which argues that the D.C. Circuit’s precedents regarding standing in Second Amendment challenges are inconsistent with the Supreme Court’s decisions as well as every other circuit court in the nation, can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/wehr-darroca. 

BOSTON (March 14, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its final summary judgment brief at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Granata v. Campbell, a lawsuit that challenges the Commonwealth’s ban on handguns. The brief can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/granata.

After passing their “assault weapons” ban through the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week, anti-gunners are continuing their unholy crusade against your right to keep and bear arms… 

And tomorrow, March 14th, the House Finance Committee will hear SB 25-003!   

Use the form above to email the House Finance Committee and DEMAND they vote no on SB 25-003.   

As you know, the Colorado Senate advanced SB 25-003, a semi-auto ban which will bar the sale of almost all semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns which accept a detachable magazine.   

Sadly, it received support from both Democrats and Republicans and passed by vote of 19-15.  

SB 25-003 was also amended, with an “exemption” for Colorado residents who wish to enter a permit to purchase system and take multiple state-run tests in order to buy semi-automatic firearms.  

And despite massive opposition from pro-gun patriots like yourself, anti-gunners in the House Judiciary Committee rammed it through on a 7-4 vote. 

The unconstitutional advancement, or death of SB 25-003, now rests in the hands of Finance Committee.  

Use the form above to email the House Finance Committee and DEMAND they vote no on SB 25-003.   

Tell them to UPHOLD their constitutional duty to oppose this horrible piece of legislation. 

You can also email Gov. Jared Polis at Governorpolis@state.co.us and tell him to veto any gun control bills which make it to his desk.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has asked the United States Supreme Court to hear its Worth v. Jacobson case, agreeing with the State of Minnesota that the Court should take up the State’s petition in order to affirm FPC’s victory below and eliminate unconstitutional age-based bans across the country. FPC’s Supreme Court brief and the Eighth Circuit’s unanimous decision in favor of FPC and its co-plaintiffs can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/worth.

Gun control is on the move.  

And tomorrow, March 11, the House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on SB 25-003.  

Back in February, the Colorado Senate advanced SB 25-003, a semi-auto ban which will bar the sale of almost all semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns which accept a detachable magazine.  

Sadly, it received support from both Democrats and Republicans and passed by vote of 19-15. 

SB 25-003 was also amended, with an “exemption” for Colorado residents who wish to enter a permit to purchase system and take multiple state-run tests in order to buy semi-automatic firearms. 

Now anti-gunners are trying to ram it through the House.  

Click here to email the House Judiciary Committee and DEMAND they vote no on SB 25-003.  

You can also email Gov. Jared Polis at Governorpolis@state.co.us and tell him to veto any gun control bills which make it to his desk.

Gun Owners of America Texas Announces Gun Owners Lobby Day at the Texas Capitol 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 March 7, 2025 

AUSTIN, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA) Texas, in partnership with Patriot Mobile and coalition partners, proudly announces Gun Owners Lobby Day on March 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. This high-impact day of grassroots activism will unite gun rights advocates, legislators, and key voices in the Second Amendment community to stand strong in defense of constitutional freedoms during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. 

The event will take place at the Robert E. Johnson Conference Center at 1501 N Congress Ave for check-in and registration, starting at 10:00 a.m. The kickoff rally will follow at 10:30 a.m., featuring speeches from Erich Pratt, GOA Senior Vice President; Lt. Col. Allen West; Leigh Wambsganss of Patriot Mobile; Kyle Carruth, GOA Texas Legislative Director; Stephen Willeford, GOA Spokesman; Richard Hayes II and Emily Taylor, GOA Legislative Counsel; and several invited Texas legislators, including Sen. Bob Hall and Rep. Briscoe Cain, among others. 

At 1:00 p.m., the grassroots rally will take place at the Texas Capitol South Steps, with speakers including Pratt, West, Wambsganss, and bill authors. In case of inclement weather, the rally will remain at the REJ Conference Center. Following the rally, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., attendees will engage with lawmakers to advocate for pro-Second Amendment legislation and lobby for key bills to strengthen Texas gun rights. 

Key legislative priorities for the event include HB 162, which aims to ban red flag laws, SB 1065 and HB 1715, which would prohibit gun-free zones on public property, and HB 170, which seeks civil liability protection for the justified use of a firearm. 

The event is free and open to all Second Amendment supporters. Patriot Mobile Texas will provide buses from multiple Texas locations. To attend, register at https://txgunrights.org/gun-owner-lobby-days-2025/. 

Gun Owners of America is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending Second Amendment rights with a no-compromise stance, representing millions of gun owners nationwide. Patriot Mobile, America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider, proudly sponsors this event in support of constitutional freedoms and organizations like GOA. 

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, stated:  

“The Second Amendment is a right that requires active participation. Now, more than ever, it’s critical for gun owners to step up and make their voices heard in Austin. If we don’t show up, our opponents will – and they’ll do everything they can to undermine our freedoms.” 

Leigh Gibson, GOA Texas State Director, added:  

“This is about more than just one day of lobbying – it’s about building an unstoppable movement. Gun owners in Texas have the power to make a real difference, but that power only matters if we use it. I encourage every patriot to join us in Austin and be a part of the fight to keep Texas a stronghold for our rights.” 

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center. 

-GOA- 

Will Republicans ask him? How about Ranking Member Chuck Grassley? [More]

I'm going to end up sending questions about infringements by "AFT" to Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans to put to the nominee while he's under oath, so feel free to leave your own in the article's "Comments" section.

I have two articles in this month's issue, on sale now at discerning newsstands throughout the Republic. [More]

I'm not resuming regular blogging because of the unresolved censorship issue but will continue to promote my work here as I prepare a new landing site.

Two recent appearances:

• The Michael Dukes Show, April 8.
• Armed American Radio's Daily Defense, April 12.

I'm not resuming regular blogging because of the unresolved censorship issue but will continue to promote my work here as I prepare a new landing site.

I'll be joining host Mark Walters at 4 pm Eastern to talk Biden and more.  Listen, watch or find a station near you at the Armed American Radio website.

Perhaps if he was better at picking them in the first place, he wouldn’t need to end up angrily attacking so many he had nothing but high praise for in the beginning. [More]What does "winning" mean if you end up losing?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-airs-its-ultimate-revenge-plan-for-america/ar-AAW5HB1

In other words, police should be “Les Seules” armed and authorized to use force to stop criminal attacks, even in the home. [More]

You have to wonder at what point some of these people will get tired of surrendering and start rolling out the tumbrels again...

I'll be joining up with Michael Dukes this morning to talk about the Google leviathan "unpublishing" my work.  Hopefully, this notice won't be taken down as a "community standards" violation before then.

Go to the show website to find an Alaska station or to listen online. They'll be calling me at 10:24 Eastern.

And no, this post doesn't mean the blog is back for business as usual. It means I'll continue using it for announcements promoting my stuff until I can settle in a new home, something I should have some time to seriously look into over the weekend.

“As such, they have an interest in the outcome of this case because a positive ruling in the instant matter will assist them in their efforts to have their lawful property returned to them in the future and will help guide other courts in reaching the correct conclusion which is that bumpstocks are not machineguns,” the brief elaborates. [More]

I'm not resuming this blog per normal practices-- as I said in the last post, I will still use it to promote my articles, assuming this one doesn't get "unpublished" as well.  In the meantime, I will be using this weekend to scout out a new home.

It linked to "blue check" correspondent Paul Bedard's Washington Examiner report on a peer-reviewed study by John Lott published in the journal Public Choice. 
Incidentally, its link appears on a general Google search including on Google Cache, but is suppressed in a "News" search, with an article attacking Lott's work appearing at the top of the page by two "researchers" of undisclosed political affinity that my money says will turn out to be sympathetic to Democrats. 

My suspicion is an algorithm went searching to erase it from existence. If this is all it takes to get booted from a personal opinion and commentary blog, everything I post here is subject to being undone and Blogger is no longer a viable platform to publish on. Either that or some troll saboteur complained, and the same applies. Until I see if I can get this reversed, I'm going to need to limit activity here to promoting my articles as I search for a reliable repository for my work.
Remember when Facebook booted a post for wishing everyone a contemplative Bill of Rights Day?
UPDATE:

Democratic Rep. Ami Bera of California says he was attacked by a rogue fox outside the US Capitol. [More]

Maybe if he wasn't an anti-gun fanatic he could have done something about that.

The thought strikes: That fox ended up being a bigger danger to a member of Congress than every one of the Jan. 6 "insurrectionists."

Then again, so did this Democrat.