Gun Owners of America
Coverage of Gun Owners of America in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s push for national concealed carry reciprocity would protect good guys with guns
President Trump advocates for national concealed carry reciprocity, arguing constitutional rights should not be restricted by state lines. Examples include armed citizens preventing crimes in Massachusetts and Missouri. Legislative efforts and court challenges by groups like Gun Owners of America aim to expand cross-state carry rights, with recent wins in New York and California.
- Virginia to appeal judge’s ruling blocking assault weapons ban
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced the state will appeal a judge’s ruling that blocked an assault weapons ban set to take effect on July 1. The law would have restricted certain semiautomatic firearms and large-capacity magazines, but a preliminary injunction granted by Lancaster County Circuit Judge John Martin halted its enforcement. The judge questioned why the ban did not apply to all military-style firearms, which remain legal.
- Virginia judge blocks assault weapons ban six days before implementation
A Virginia judge blocked the state's impending assault weapons ban, ruling it likely violates the Virginia Constitution's right to bear arms. The decision, issued six days before the law's July 1 implementation, grants a preliminary injunction to gun rights groups and a resident challenging the law.
- Female burglar pays ultimate price after breaking into Philadelphia home whose owner was licensed to carry
A female burglar broke into a Philadelphia home and paid the ultimate price, the homeowner was licensed to carry a firearm. The incident resulted in the death of the burglar. This event highlights the importance of self-defense and gun laws.