Arizona Citizens Defense League
Protecting Your Freedom
Arizona’s future depends on YOU. Join AzCDL TODAY to protect your right to keep and bear arms.
News & Alerts
Want to receive up-to-date news that may not be posted here? Subscribe to our email alerts and have it delivered to your email inbox.
The Arizona Citizens Defense League does NOT endorse any candidate for public office. We have established a new Political Action Committee (AzCDL PAC) but are no longer associated with the PAC of the same name that was disbanded prior to 2021. We do NOT give our permission for any candidate, political committee, or other entity to use our name or 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.
AzCDL Press Release – AZ Dept of Health Calls for Gun Confiscation
Charles Heller AzCDL | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/18/2024 Arizona Department of Health Calls for Gun Confiscation Phoenix, AZ: The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) has called for the removal of guns from all homes with children. AZDHS made the...
Upholding State Preemption Laws
At the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL), our mission is to protect your right to keep and bear arms. One way we do this is by ensuring that Arizona's strong preemption laws are respected by every municipality across our state. Cities or counties violate...
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Why Firearms Owners Must Prioritize Voter Registration Now The election is over, and many of us are breathing a sigh of relief—or maybe frustration, depending on how you view the results. With the next election cycle two years away, it’s tempting to think we have...
Thankful for Our Liberties – Let’s Prepare to Defend Them
As we gather with loved ones this week to reflect on our blessings, let us take a moment to express gratitude for one of our greatest gifts: liberty. The freedom to speak, assemble, and protect ourselves is the cornerstone of who we are as Americans and as Arizonans....
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...
This page only contains recent and/or relevant news. Our members receive the latest news before it’s posted here. The best way to stay informed and get all the news is to Join AzCDL!