How Does Gun Control Violate the Second Amendment?
By Allen Ball That question has two answers, one short and one long. The short answer is: yes, in every way. The long answer will take a minute, so let us get to it; there is no time to waste. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, […]
America in Transition: Why I’m Not Worried About the Biden/Harris “Gun Control” Talk
by Thomas L. Knapp A few weeks before the 2020 election, I visited a local gun shop. It was a madhouse. Weapons flew off the shelves as fast as customers could get their wallets out. Ammunition was in short supply too. Why? Well, on the front door, a flyer warned that, if elected, […]
Politics | If Every Gun Owner Voted For The 2A … We Can Make A Difference!
EVERY VOTE COUNTS. EVEN IN CALIFORNIA. Since March, the FBI has conducted over 462,000 background checks, most of which are believed to be first time gun-buyers! That is an 83% increase from this time period last year. “Every dealer I know has a very low inventory of guns. They’re backlogged for months in filling orders because of […]
Gun Rights | Public Input Takes a Big Hit as California Legislative Session Sets to Close
BY L.A. PAREDES The Legislature’s “Public Be Damned” Attitude Helps No One’s Cause The California Legislature has little more than a week before they close out the second half of the 2019-2020 legislative session. This means if it doesn’t happen now – it’s not going to, at least until next year. That said, it’s a sure […]
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down California’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines
BY JANITA KAN A federal appeals court on Friday struck down California’s ban on high-capacity magazines, saying that the law is illegal because it violates the Second Amendment under the U.S. Constitution. The California law challenged in the case, which was enacted in 2016, bans the possession of large-capacity magazines (LCMs) that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The law […]
Commentary | Americans Want A Gun Rights Champion. They Have No One To Turn To
By Phil Reboli The Second Amendment is a centerpiece of American life. Every political party in the United States has a position on the constitutionally-protected right to bear arms. The firearm, like the free exercise of religion or the ability of Congress to levy taxes, is specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Unlike religious liberty or […]
GOA and GOC Thank the Trump Administration for Designating Firearms Industry as Essential
Gun Owners Association of America and California, March 28, 2020 Springfield, VA – President Trump’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has revised its guidance of critical infrastructure to include the firearms industry as part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure. This revision comes shortly after Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners of […]
BREAKING: CGF, SAF, FPC, NRA File Federal Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Sheriff Villanueva, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Over Constitutional Violations
California Gun Rights Foundation LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2020) — Today, attorneys for plaintiffs including individuals, a Los Angeles firearm and ammunition retailer, Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), National Rifle Association of America (NRA), California Gun Rights Foundation (CGF), and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a federal lawsuit challenging state and local policies and […]
California: Several Anti-Gun Bills Still Awaiting Governor’s Action
Governor Newsom has until Sunday, October 13 to take action on anti-gun bills awaiting his consideration. Continue to contact Governor Newsom and respectfully urge him to VETO AB 12, AB 61, AB 879, AB 893, AB 1254, AB 1297, AB 1669, SB 61 and SB 172. Call Governor Newsom – (916) 445-2841 Email Governor Newsom Assembly Bill […]
Simi Valley | Member Champions First Amendment While Trampling on Second as Council Resets Protocols
By Gina Harden SIMI VALLLEY – During August 26, 2019 City Council meeting, Councilman Judge called the question, ending heated exchange between Luevanos and Mayor Mashburn concerning the adoption of a resolution to establish City Council Meeting protocols. The resolution passed 4-1 with Luevanos dissenting. Luevanos highlighted first amendment concerns that “the total amount of […]
