Category: Guns

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Right of self defense on trial as jury weighs Rittenhouse verdict

Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to ongoing jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial: “Kyle Rittenhouse defended himself from three violent rioters in a mob that was chasing him last August. This has been one of the clearest cases of self defense ever caught on camera. … Continue reading Right of self defense on trial as jury weighs Rittenhouse verdict

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Top Florida Republicans support removing gun permit requirements

In an effort to drum up support for Constitutional Carry in the 2022 legislative cycle, Florida Gun Rights staff have been asking elected officials at public meetings where they stand on the issue. Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield said at a Brevard County legislative listening session last week “I support Constitutional Carry. That is one … Continue reading Top Florida Republicans support removing gun permit requirements

Guns, Washington

NAGR opposes Solicitor General nominee Elizabeth Prelogar

The National Association for Gun Rights is opposing the nomination of Elizabeth Prelogar to the office of Solicitor General. “Elizabeth Prelogar represented radical gun control group ‘Everytown’ and clerked for anti-gun Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan,” said Dudley Brown, President of the National Association for Gun Rights. The Solicitor General argues the government’s … Continue reading NAGR opposes Solicitor General nominee Elizabeth Prelogar

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GOA smacks down City of Philadelphia in federal court

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed an ordinance banning the manufacture of 80% and 3D printed firearms, and criminalizing purchase, sale, or transfer of such unfinished frames or receivers. There’s just one problem — Pennsylvania state law explicitly preempts localities from regulating “the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms.”