Why Pennsylvania Must Win the Race to Become the 30th Constitutional Carry State
Pennsylvania, a state with a proud Second Amendment legacy, is in a critical race to become the 30th constitutional carry state, outpacing North Carolina and reinforcing its commitment to gun rights. Constitutional carry, or permitless carry, allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns without a government-issued permit, upholding the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of the right […]
Constitutional Carry Gains Momentum in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is at a critical juncture in the fight for Second Amendment rights. With Constitutional Carry bills HB 454 in the House and SB 357 in the Senate, grassroots gun owners have a historic opportunity to push for the biggest pro-gun reforms in decades. What is Constitutional Carry? Constitutional Carry is the principle that law-abiding […]
Erie’s “Ghost Gun” Ban Defeated in 3-3 Vote – PAGR Prevails!
We did it, folks! When Erie tried to ram through a “Ghost Gun” ban, we pushed back – and it worked. On April 2nd, 2025, the Erie City Council’s vote ended in a 3-3 deadlock, killing the ordinance that would have stripped Second Amendment rights of every Erie resident. This is a win for every […]
Callin’ Baton Rouge: How the Bayou State Provided a Roadmap on Constitutional Carry for PA Gun Owners
As gun owners in Louisiana celebrate passing Constitutional Carry in Baton Rouge, the victory serves as a shining example for Pennsylvania to push forward its own gun rights revolution. Below is a recent newsletter article examining the case study of how the National Association for Gun Rights mobilized grassroots gun owners to pass the bill […]
Erie, PA’s Illegal Gun Ban
The City of Erie, PA is the latest municipality to break state law and consider banning so-called “ghost guns,” otherwise known as firearms that can be built by individuals at home. This ban is a direct assault on the Second Amendment and a dangerous overreach that criminalizes law-abiding gun owners. What Are “Ghost Guns”? “Ghost […]
Pennsylvania Republican Attorney General’s 2nd Amendment Assault Fails in Court
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals responded to the motion for an en banc rehearing in Lara v. Paris by Pennsylvania’s Republican Attorney General, Dave Sunday, by voting 8-6 to deny rehearing. Background of Lara v. Paris This case started in Pittsburgh when the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s ban on 18 to 20-year-olds carrying firearms outside […]
Gun Owner Betrayal in Pennsylvania
The Fight for Young Adults’ Second Amendment Rights Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional ban on firearm carry for 18 to 20-year-olds during declared emergencies is facing increased scrutiny. Despite young gun owners scoring a major legal victory, Republican Attorney General Dave Sunday has continued to defend this discriminatory restriction, betraying the Second Amendment principles he once claimed to […]
Gun Control Battles Brewing in Pennsylvania
Gun grabbers in the Pennsylvania General Assembly wasted no time introducing a wave of gun control bills that threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners to kick off the 2025-2026 legislative session. Despite claims that these measures are to enhance public safety, the reality is that they do little to stop crime and instead punish […]
NFL “Wokeness” Hits PA Schools: Finger Gun Ban Sparks Fury
In an era where personal freedoms and self-expression are constantly scrutinized, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has taken a bizarre step: banning finger guns in high school basketball. This new rule, aimed at curbing what officials deem “inappropriate conduct,” models the latest National Football League (NFL) “wokeness” and raises serious concerns about the increasing […]
PRESS RELEASE: Pennsylvania Gun Rights Announces the Introduction of Constitutional Carry in the Pennsylvania State House
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Gun Rights announced the filing of Constitutional Carry in the 2025-2026 legislative session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. After several strategy discussions between PAGR and Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-08) of Butler County, Bernstine introduced Constitutional Carry on the floor of the House of Representatives. “Constitutional Carry is the simple concept that […]