Dear John,

For several decades, GOA has been fighting for full concealed carry reciprocity across the country. We’re not there yet—but our lawsuits have already secured the ability for GOA members to travel armed throughout the continental United States. 

Thanks to recent legal victories in New York and California, GOA members can now get out-of-state carry permits in 49 states—Hawaii being the only exception. Even better, members can obtain permits in states that don’t recognize other states’ permits yet. It’s a workaround, but it means a determined GOA member can legally travel armed almost anywhere in the country.   

To be clear: these victories allow non-residents to apply for NY and CA concealed carry permits. They do not force NY or CA to recognize permits from other states, and they do not establish nationwide reciprocity. 

That’s why GOA is pushing hard for H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. You can take action here. 

Until this legislation passes, encourage your pro-gun friends and family to join GOA. Our legal wins generally only apply to members, so being part of GOA means you’re protected by the victories and injunctions we’ve fought for on your behalf. 

Click here or on the image above to see GOA's Erich Pratt discussing these victories with Newsmax’s Carl Higbie, who was a plaintiff in our New York case. The victory in our Higbie case allows all GOA members to apply for out-of-state permits in New York, which would allow gun owners to drive from Florida to Maine while armed. 

On Tuesday, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF)—along with our coalition partners and fifteen states led by Texas—filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. 

We’re asking the court to declare parts of the National Firearms Act (NFA) unconstitutional and to block the NFA’s enforcement on newly “untaxed” firearms, including short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, and “any other weapons.” These outdated provisions no longer make sense after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law on July 4, 2025. 

Starting January 1, 2026, the OBBB ends the NFA’s tax requirements for these firearms, leaving behind old registration rules that no longer serve any real purpose. These leftover regulations go beyond Congress’s taxing power, can’t be justified under the Commerce Clause, and violate the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans. 

We at GOA are grateful for our coalition of plaintiffs, including the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Silencer Shop Foundation, B&T USA, Palmetto State Armory, SilencerCo Weapons Research, Brady Wetz, and the fifteen states led by Texas.

Gun Owners of America has teamed up with Disavowed Group and Daniel Defense for the Fang-Tastic Sweepstakes.

This fall, you have the chance to win two elite prizes built for serious shooters — the MagDump x GOA MK18 and the Badger Suppressor.  

The GOA MK18, tuned by Clint “MagDump” Morgan, delivers battle-proven performance with a 10.3-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, enhanced trigger, and a custom woodland Cerakote finish. Compact, accurate, and built for control, it’s ready for anything. 

The Badger Suppressor from Disavowed Group is 3D printed in Inconel 718 for rugged strength and reduced weight. With a universal hub design, field-serviceable end cap, and optimized flow geometry, it delivers top-tier sound suppression and real-world reliability.  

Enter now for your chance to take home both prizes and make this Halloween one to remember. 

To renew your GOA membership or to join for the first time, please click here.

Gun Owners of America
8001 Forbes Pl. Ste. 202

Springfield, VA 22151

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