Another tragedy in Minnesota reminds us of a hard truth: when seconds matter, laws that disarm law-abiding citizens only leave them defenseless. Minnesota already has the “common sense” gun laws the anti-gun lobby demands: permits to carry, background checks, red-flag...

A few days ago, we sent out an email that highlighted the scale and persistence of the anti-Second Amendment campaign underway in Arizona: Over the past eight years, 178 bills have been introduced in the Arizona Legislature to restrict your right to keep and bear...

June 13th, 2005 marked AzCDL's 20th birthday! Two decades ago the organization established by our four original founders was officially recognized by the State of Arizona. In the years since, AzCDL has grown to become the largest pro-rights lobbying organization in...

I grew up in Colorado and attended high school and college there. As a kid, I remember Coloradans to be rugged, independent folks who would do anything for a neighbor in need. The spirit of the west was alive and well. Not any more. This year, the state legislature...

The Vanderstok Decision On March 26, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Bondi v. Vanderstok, No. 23-852, resolving a challenge to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) 2022 regulatory expansion under the Gun Control Act of 1968...

In the modern world, the intersection of women and firearms is often viewed as an unusual or even surprising topic, but it is one that carries significant weight in both history and the future of our nation. It is not just about the tools and training unique to the...

In an era when politicians, bureaucrats, and media elites work tirelessly to chip away at your right to keep and bear arms, the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) stands as a formidable force, pushing back against unconstitutional overreach and defending the...

This morning, AzCDL's case against Pima County for its violation of Arizona's firearm preemption law (A.R.S. § 13-3108) ended in victory for your rights! Judge Greg Sakall of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County rejected the county's motion to dismiss the case...

Anti-2A Bills in Arizona Are Proving Otherwise When news broke about Washington State's HB 1504, a controversial proposal requiring gun owners to obtain liability insurance to maintain their Right to Keep and Bear Arms, many in Arizona may have thought, "That could...

As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on our shared victories, thank you for your unwavering support, and share the ambitious plans we have for 2025. At AzCDL, we never lose sight of our mission to defend the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (RKBA) and to ensure...