At GOA, we’ve been hard at work fighting for your Second Amendment rights, here’s what we did…
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We at Gun Owners of America have been hard at work fighting for your rights this week.
From Hosting National Women’s Range Day in New Hampshire, to highlighting our work defining the legal interpretation of the Second Amendment through Amicus Briefs, and working to raise awareness on the failure of the NICS system — GOA has been busy.
You deserve an update.
GOA’s Law & Ammo show, which focuses on educating viewers about GOA’s actions in the courts, recently highlighted our impact on Second Amendment legal policy through highly effective amicus briefs.
The segment breaks down how GOA, for years, has strategically filed amicus briefs in key cases across the country, ensuring that judges hear strong, constitutionally grounded arguments in defense of the right to keep and bear arms.
These briefs play a critical role in shaping legal outcomes, often providing courts with historical context, legal precedent, and policy analysis that might otherwise be overlooked.
In fact, GOA’s amicus briefs have shaped the legal framework for the Second Amendment—and one of our briefs even gave rise to the now famous “text, history and tradition” test which courts are now using to strike down gun control laws from coast-to-coast.
The video underscores how GOA’s legal strategy is not reactive, but proactive, aimed at building long-term protections for gun owners nationwide.
We also worked this week to bring attention to the serious and ongoing failures of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
GOA’s Minuteman Moment show highlighted a case out of Florida, where a law-abiding gun owner was wrongfully jailed for two weeks due to a failure of the NICS system.
Originally reported by Ammoland News, this incident proves that when NICS fails, it’s law-abiding gun owners who pay the price.
The Minuteman Moment episode exposes how often the NICS system flags false-positives, and how that data is underreported by the FBI and other “official” sources.
Because if the public knew how bad NICS actually was, they wouldn’t support it.
This is why GOA maintains that the NICS system is flawed, unconstitutional, and must be abolished.
And we’re working with our allies in Congress to do exactly that.
If you want to learn more, watch the full video here.
That’s all for this week, but just know that we’ll be working hard to protect and restore the Second Amendment.
Keep an eye out for more updates from GOA in your inbox, coming soon.
Finally, GOA’s Empowered 2A Program hosted National Women’s Range Day in New Hampshire, bringing together women of all backgrounds and skill levels for a day of shooting, activism training, and Second Amendment education.
Attendees received hands-on instruction from experienced trainers, allowing both new and seasoned shooters to build confidence and sharpen their skills.
For many women, the event marked their first time handling a firearm.
GOA & GOF are proud to provide experiences that help build real skills and reinforce the importance of the Second Amendment.
Beyond the range, attendees engaged in meaningful discussions about their constitutional rights and the growing need for grassroots activism.
GOA’s team provided practical guidance on how to effectively communicate with lawmakers, stay informed on legislation, and take action to defend the Second Amendment in their own communities.
Events like National Women’s Range Day are an important part of GOA’s mission to empower individuals with both the knowledge and the tools necessary to protect their Second Amendment right.
