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NAGR’s Taylor Rhodes on the Gun Rights Outlook for 2026

John Petrolino — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:59:48 +0000

In May 2025 I had a chat with Taylor Rhodes, the communications director, from the National Association for Gun Rights. […]

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GOA’s Erich Pratt on the Big Beautiful Bill and the Road Ahead

John Petrolino — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000

"We're happy to say grassroots activism pushed the suppressor (tax) repeal across the finish line. One of the frustrating things about legislators is they just give you little bits, but not everything you're asking for."

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2026 NRA Board Candidates Point Toward Reformers: A Comprehensive Guide

John Petrolino — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:17 +0000

Reform board members say the NRA has adopted responsible budgeting processes, “right-sized” the administrative costs, dramatically lowered legal spending, and are “very focused” on serving the membership and what they’ve prioritized.

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NRA Leadership Addresses Magazine Distribution Changes

John Petrolino — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:40:09 +0000

Through a letter to the Board of Directors, National Rifle Association President Bill Bachenberg has revisited the changes made in NRA magazine distribution.

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As NRA 2.0 Takes Control, Big Changes and a Shakeup in Operations Ahead

John Petrolino — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:15:44 +0000

The National Rifle Association has gone through something of a rebirth over the last few years. Several reform-minded directors were […]

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The NRA-ILA’s Joe Greenlee on the Current State of the Gun Rights Legal Landscape

John Petrolino — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:00:50 +0000

Joe Greenlee is the litigation director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action.

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Louisiana to Issue Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits in Response to FPC Lawsuit

John Petrolino — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:00:38 +0000

On Thursday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill that repeals residency requirements for carry licenses in the Pelican State. […]

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New Jersey AG Still Fighting Against ‘Machineguns,’ Ignores Text, History and Tradition

John Petrolino — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:27 +0000

How is this going to flesh out? We’ll have to see if the AGs are granted a sweeping nationwide injunction on the settlement. Or maybe this will all be a waste of taxpayer funds on another politically motivated frivolous lawsuit.

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With its Cert Filing in Rush v. United States, NRA-ILA Targets the NFA’s Short-Barrel Rifle Regulation

John Petrolino — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:00:08 +0000

The case revolves around Jamond M. Rush, who was charged with being in possession of an unregistered SBR. He has been convicted and sentenced to 30 months in prison "for possessing a firearm that is in common use for lawful purposes."

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Living at the Tip of the Spear: Joe Drammissi on Challenging the Anti-Gun Status Quo in California

John Petrolino — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:00:28 +0000

Firearms instructor Joe Drammissi is a member of the Board of Directors of San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, a […]

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