April 23, 2024 is primary election day here in Pennsylvania. Firearm Owners Against Crimes compiles information about candidates through questionnaires, policy statements and other avenues to gauge their stances on gun issues. Below you can check out your area to see which candidates will stand up for your gun rights. https://foac-pac.org/Voter-Guide
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On Wednesday, Pennsylvania House Democrats voted to advance 5 gun control bills out of the Judiciary Committee. Below is a link to contact your state representative. Reach out and urge them to vote NO on these bills. https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/01182024/
At our next membership meeting on December 7, Pennsylvania State Senator, Judy Ward will be speaking at the lodge on gun issues and taking your questions regarding current legislation. The meeting starts at 7:00. Please plan to attend.
Tuesday, November 7 is election day. Below is a link to Firearms Owners Against Crime's website. This organization endorses candidates based on questionnaires, personal interviews, public statements and legislative records. Make your voice be heard and vote for pro gun candidates! https://foac-pac.org/Voter-Guide
In May, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at limiting your gun rights protected by both the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions. One deals with universal background checks and the other extreme risk protection orders. You can read the text of the bills below: Universal Background Checks: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0714&pn=1150 Extreme Risk Protection Orders: … Continue reading Action Needed!
In early September, the ATF created a rule that essentially side steps congress and sets up a universal background check system. The rule would eliminate the private sale of firearms by anyone who they deem is making a "profit". Below, you can contact your United States Senator and Representative and let them know you want … Continue reading Stop The ATF’s New Rule
On October 6 at 7:00, Representative Jim Gregory will be visiting the clubhouse to speak at the membership meeting about gun legislation in Harrisburg. Please try to attend this important meeting. Becoming aware of the limitations some politicians want to place on our right to keep and bear arms is the first step to defeating … Continue reading Special Guest at the October Membership Meeting.
Today, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. Sign the petition below to tell your legislator to vote NO on this infringement of your gun rights https://pages.americanfirearmsassociation.org/awbrd/
The House Judiciary Committee just advanced a bill to ban the the most popular sporting rifle in America, the AR-15, its variants, other popular semi automatic firearms and standard capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.. Below is a link to the bill as well as a link so you can contact your representative … Continue reading ALERT! House Committee Passes Assault Weapons Ban of 2021
In the wake of the horrific events that unfolded in Uvalde, Texas, the Senate and House of Representatives are taking up gun control efforts that, if passed, will severely limit your rights under the Second Amendment. Please take time to contact Pat Toomey and encourage him to work on real solutions that will limit tragedies … Continue reading ALERT!