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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 19 5/11/2026

Beyond Colorado: DOJ Lawsuits Herald a National Defense of the Second Amendment
NEWS  
Beyond Colorado: DOJ Lawsuits Herald a National Defense of the Second Amendment
Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and her newly hired brigade of Second Amendment attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division Second Amendment Section are clearly ready to work. 
Oregon Incident Illustrates Obvious Flaws in Red Flag Laws
NEWS  
Oregon Incident Illustrates Obvious Flaws in Red Flag Laws
A recent case involving an Oregon man who was the subject of two “red flag” gun confiscation orders illustrates one of the many problems with the foolish policy.
A “Thought Experiment” That has Already Been Tried—And Failed
NEWS  
A “Thought Experiment” That has Already Been Tried—And Failed
Washington Post opinion columnist Megan McArdle recently wrote an article (paywall alert) exploring a “new” idea to combat violent crime where firearms are used.
Canada’s Multi-Million Dollar “Red Flag” Regime: All Show, No Go
NEWS  
Canada’s Multi-Million Dollar “Red Flag” Regime: All Show, No Go
American “red flag” laws (“punishment now, due process later”) have been opposed for years by groups as varied as the NRA and the ACLU because of their shaky science, minimal evidentiary requirements, and significant erosions of constitutional due process and property rights. 
NRA Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Firearm Prohibitions for Nonviolent Felons Violate the Second Amendment
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
NRA Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Firearm Prohibitions for Nonviolent Felons Violate the Second Amendment
Today, the National Rifle Association, along with the Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation, filed an amicus brief in Atkinson v. Blanche, a challenge to the federal lifetime prohibition on firearms possession by nonviolent felons.
NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Hear the Case of Navy Veteran Patrick “Tate” Adamiak
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Hear the Case of Navy Veteran Patrick “Tate” Adamiak
The National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Patrick “Tate” Adamiak. 

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Arizona Arizona
Arizona: Pro-Gun Legislation Awaiting Floor Action
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: Trump DOJ Sues City of Denver Over "Assault Weapons" Ban
Connecticut Connecticut
Connecticut Senate Rams Through Unconstitutional Pistol Ban in Dead of Night
Connecticut: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session
Delaware Delaware
Delaware: Firearms Registry and FFL Killer Bill to be heard in Senate!
Hawaii Hawaii
Hawaii: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die, Marking Defeat of Several Anti-Gun Bills
Illinois Illinois
Illinois: Threats Remain as Spring Session Winds Down
Missouri Missouri
Missouri: Public Transit Carry Bill Passes House
New Jersey New Jersey
New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Begrudgingly Updated Permit to Carry Dashboard, Legislation is Still Needed
Ohio Ohio
Ohio: Legislature Returns to Columbus
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: Pair of Pro-Gun Bills Advance In Senate
 
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