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The Arizona Citizens Defense League does NOT endorse any candidate for public office, or get involved in any elections. We are no longer associated with any political committee, and do NOT give our permission for any candidate, political committee, or other entity to use our name and logo for any purpose. Any claim of an endorsement from the AzCDL, or any use of our logo for such purposes, should be considered illegitimate, and subject to potential legal action.

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...

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...

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...

Firearms Ad Censorship in Flagstaff

City of Flagstaff Blocks Local Firearms Dealer from Advertising Timberline Firearms and Training in Flagstaff has bought advertising at the Flagstaff Airport for years. Visitors and locals alike were made aware of the store and the indoor shooting range facility when...

Gun Rights Policy Conference 2023 is Coming to Phoenix!

Once again, the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) is coming to Arizona. Join AzCDL, the Second Amendment Foundation, and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms at the biggest pro-rights event of the year! The conference will be held at the...

Two Truths and a Lie

Much has been said, debated, pontificated, blustered, and raged about the Second Amendment in the U.S. Bill of Rights. Major news media, political talking points, and even official speeches delivered by the President of the United States are filled with confusing...

What is Mightier than Both the Pen and the Sword?

The pen might be mightier than the sword, but apathy defeats them both. The phrase, "The pen is mightier than the sword" implies that ideas trump action. Apathy is a complacent and marked lack of interest. The opposite of love, it is said, is not hate but...

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