Gun Owners of America
Coverage of Gun Owners of America in the Nexus archive.
- Two gun rights groups are suing the U.S. Virgin Islands over concealed carry for nonresidents
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation are suing the U.S. Virgin Islands government and its police commissioner to allow nonresidents to obtain concealed carry licenses, citing the Second Amendment. A Florida resident, Sean Dale Henry, attempted to apply for a license without success, and the lawsuit claims the U.S. Virgin Islands’ refusal violates constitutional rights. The territory faces a separate ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department over similar issues.
- US Virgin Islands faces second lawsuit over right to bear arms as Florida resident seeks license
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation are suing the U.S. Virgin Islands government and its police commissioner to allow non-residents to obtain concealed handgun licenses, citing the Second Amendment. This is the second lawsuit over gun rights in the territory, following a December 2023 lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department. Florida resident Sean Dale Henry, who attempted to apply for a license without success, is a key plaintiff.
- US Virgin Islands faces second lawsuit over right to bear arms as Florida resident seeks license
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation are suing the U.S. Virgin Islands and its police commissioner over a dispute involving the Second Amendment. A Florida resident is seeking a license to carry a firearm in the territory, triggering the legal challenge.
- 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.