Many Blessings to Celebrate This Thanksgiving! |
“We may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks....” |
-- President George Washington, October 3, 1789 |
Dear Friend, |
I realize that many people will be traveling this week visiting with friends and family. On behalf of all the staff here at GOA, I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you enjoy safe travels. |
We are truly blessed to have you standing with us on the frontlines, fighting anti-gun tyranny at every turn. And because of your help this year, we’ve accomplished several victories together. |
What follows are some of the good news stories that your activism and support have helped bring about in recent weeks. I hope you enjoy them! |
In Liberty, |
Erich Pratt Senior Vice President |
Judge Extends Protection for GOA Members Possessing Pistol Braced Firearms! |
Great news! The federal district judge who is handling the Texas/GOA v. ATF case has recently extended the injunction against the ATF—thus protecting ALL current GOA members. |
The original injunction from five months ago was scheduled to expire last month. So Judge Drew Tipton extended the injunction on October 27. The extension means the agency is prevented from enforcing the pistol brace ban against current GOA members and their families for as long as it takes to decide the case on the merits. Ammoland analyzed Judge Tipton’s ruling and concluded: “The judge kept the scope of the ruling just to GOA members. This decision means that all GOA members will be protected from ATF enforcement actions over braced pistols for the foreseeable future.” |
Just recently, another Texas judge issued a nationwide injunction against the braces rulemaking—and that ruling protects every gun owner in America. But even if the ATF were to appeal that decision and get the ruling stayed—similar to what they’ve done in other cases which involve Biden’s executive gun controls—GOA members can rest assured that they are still covered by the judge’s injunction in the GOA case. |
So please tell your friends and family they can join GOA and become members here! And if your GOA membership has lapsed, you can use that same link to renew your membership. |
BREAKING: GOA Wins a Permanent Injunction Against Gun Grabbers in Oregon! |
Great News! On Tuesday, GOA and its foundation—Gun Owners Foundation—received a permanent injunction in our case against Oregon’s Ballot Measure 114 (BM114). The new law bans certain firearms, bans standard-capacity magazines, and requires gun owners to get a permit-to-purchase a firearm. |
With this injunction, gun owners can breathe easy as this case continues to be challenged by anti-gun progressives like Gov. Kate Brown. |
Previously, after GOA and GOF had secured a preliminary injunction, Gov. Brown had tried twice to get the Oregon Supreme Court to set aside the circuit court judge’s favorable decision. But the state Supreme Court rebuffed her efforts each time. |
Just recently, GOA’s attorney spent several days in court challenging BM114 during a lengthy trial. And even though the attorney ratio was 8-1 in favor of the government, the GOA position prevailed, as of yesterday! |
Stay tuned for further updates, as Gov. Brown will no doubt continue to challenge our victory. |
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