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What’s the Biggest Threat to Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
HINT: It's not whoever is elected the next president With all the attention on national elections, it's easy to get caught up in the political gamesmanship and lose sight of the impact of local elections. Of course, it's good to have a federal administration that is...
133,000 Arizona Firearms Owners Can’t Vote!
Are you one of them? In order to vote, you must be registered to do so at your current address. According to the Grand Canyon Times <https://grandcanyontimes.com/stories/661902143-%20analysis-over-130-000-arizona-gun-owners-not-%20registered-to-vote>, 133,000...
Kamala Harris’s Gun Storage Law: A Constitutional Controversy
In 2007, as San Francisco's district attorney, Kamala Harris was involved in a controversial piece of legislation that sparked significant debate about the balance between public safety and constitutional rights. The law, which Harris helped draft, allowed authorities...
To Curb Violence, Let’s Educate – Not Legislate
When tragedy strikes, politicians often rush to draft new laws to show that they are taking action in the wake of public outcry. But in the haste to “do something,” proposed solutions can actually have the opposite effect and make us less safe. They limit the ability...
What is at Risk if we Lost the GOP Majority in Arizona?
Currently, the balance of power in the Arizona House of Representatives and the state Senate is a +1 republican majority in each chamber. In the 2022 election, democratic Governor Katie Hobbs was elected and spent her freshman term earning the nickname “The Veto...
Reclaiming Our Freedoms: A Call to Action
In a recent conversation with Representative Quang Nguyen, a moment of clarity emerged that resonated deeply with me and, I believe, should resonate with all who value the liberties enshrined in our Constitution. Rep. Nguyen, known for his staunch defense of the...
The Right to Bear Arms: Why Gun Laws Only Infringe on the Law-Abiding
As a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment and an advocate for the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, I can't help but feel a sense of frustration and indignation every time new gun control measures are proposed. We had over twenty anti-2A...
Pima County Violates State Law
Pima County Violates State Law The Pima County Board of Supervisors have passed Ordinance 2024-002, Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Lost or Stolen Firearms and Penalties. The ordinance requires lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement within 48...
Daniel Defense Limited Series “Dark Aces” Raffle is LIVE!
Win a Daniel Defense Limited SeriesDDM4 V7 Pro "Dark Aces" Rifle! The Arizona legislature is back in session and AzCDL is preparing for the fight ahead. From firearm bans and Red Flag Laws to storage mandates and gun registries, we know attempts will be made to...
How to Handle Guns and Ghouls Safely on Halloween
by Cheryl Todd | October 24, 2023 Practicing gun safety is paramount every day of the year, not the least of which is Halloween. On a day when millions of people all across the nation celebrate the holiday by concealing their true identity and intentionally scaring...
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