How the ‘Community Caretaking Exception’ Undermines Second and Fourth Amendment Rights
This article originally appeared on The Truth About Guns website.
The Bill of Rights establishes express limitations on government power in areas where the Framers knew from history that governments were prone to invade the pre-existing, God-given rights of their citizens.
GOA, GOF Challenge Washington State’s I-1639 Gun Control Initiative
Springfield, VA – Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Gun Owners of America (GOA), and plaintiff Kerry Slone are challenging Washington State’s I-1639 gun control initiative.
Ninth Circuit Must Stop the “Broadside Attack” on the Second Amendment
Springfield, VA – Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and Gun Owners of America (GOA) have submitted an amicus brief, in Rhode vs Becerra, in conjunction with several pro-gun groups — including the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Grass Roots North Carolina, Tennessee Firearms Association, BamaCarry, Inc., Florida Carry, Inc., Arizona Citizens Defense League, and New Jersey Second Amendment Society. The brief urges the Ninth Circuit to rule by the Constitution, and not a judge’s personal opinion.
GOF, GOA, & VCDL Go to Court Over VA's Universal Background Checks
Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Gun Owners of America (GOA), and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) have filed suit seeking a stay on the enforcement of the Universal Background Check law that goes into effect July 1st in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
GOF, GOA, & VCDL Challenge “One Handgun A Month” Law
Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Gun Owners of America (GOA), and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) are challenging the “One Handgun a Month” law that was signed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.
GOF Urges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Allow Firearms on its Land in Accordance with State Laws
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently published a request for comments on proposed regulation to allow firearms to be carried in accordance with applicable state law. This would bring it in sync with over 500 million acres of land controlled by other federal land management agencies.
GOF, GOA Demand that PA Governor Tom Wolf Reopen Gun Ranges
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are demanding that Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf reopen gun ranges within the Commonwealth.
In a letter from GOA and GOF, Erich Pratt and Dr. Val Finnell write: “[F]or seemingly no legitimate reason other than political agenda, Pennsylvania has refused to follow the Department of Homeland Security’s classification of Second Amendment businesses including shooting ranges as ‘Essential Critical Infrastructure.’”
GOF Victories in Massachusetts & Maryland to Reopen Gun Stores, Shooting Ranges
Gun Owners of America (GOA) has won important battles in Massachusetts and Maryland to reopen gun stores and shooting ranges, respectively.
GOA, GOF Sue ATF After Alabama NICS Exemption Reversal
Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are suing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for its reversal of a letter which had previously recognized that holders of Alabama concealed carry permits (CCP) are exempt from a National Instant Check System (NICS) background check when purchasing a firearm.
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