Pro-Gun Brandon Herrera Forces Tony Gonzales to Runoff
March 15, 2024 Once the smoke cleared after the Republican primary in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District on March 5, 2024, incumbent Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and his challenger Brandon Herrera ended up as the top two finishers, picking up 45.4% and 24.2% of the vote respectively. Since neither obtained over 50% of the vote, Gonzales […]
2024 Republican Primary Runoff Voter Guide
2024 Republican Primary Runoff: May 28th (early voting: May 20-24) The candidates listed below have returned a PRO-GUN Texas Gun Rights Candidate Survey and pledged to fight for your gun rights without compromise. Don’t see your candidate? Tell them to fill out their TXGR Candidate Survey today! Print/Download candidate survey here. **Last updated […]
ATF Official’s Glock Disassembly Fail Sparks Controversy and Mockery
March 11, 2024 In a recent CBS “Face the Nation” segment that’s now making rounds across social media for all the wrong reasons, ATF’s Firearms Ammunition Technology Division acting chief, Chris Bort, found himself under fire. Billed as a “firearms expert,” Bort’s struggle with a task as basic as disassembling a Glock pistol—a procedure often […]
Soros, Giffords & Everytown Targeting Texas in 2024
March 11, 2024 In the ongoing debate over Second Amendment rights in the United States, prominent gun control organizations like Giffords and Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Control have positioned themselves at the forefront of the movement as leaders for restricting the right to keep and bear arms. These groups have taken a particular interest in […]
SOTU: Biden Demands Extreme Gun Control
March 8, 2024 In Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, he renewed his call for sweeping gun control measures, focusing particularly on the ban of so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines, alongside tightening background checks. While the narrative pushed by the administration and anti-gun politicians seeks to paint these measures […]
Breaking Down Gun Rights Victories in the 2024 Republican Primary
March 7, 2024 Texas Gun Rights is thrilled to announce the victory of 26 pro-gun candidates during the recent Republican primary election. These significant wins highlight the power of grassroots activism and the unwavering commitment of Texans to safeguard their constitutional rights. The success of these candidates is a direct result of your outstanding support. […]
Why Gun Owners Should Oppose John Cornyn as Senate Minority Leader
March 7, 2024 In a significant shift within the Senate’s Republican hierarchy, Senator Mitch McConnell has announced his decision to step down as Senate Minority Leader come November. Senator John Cornyn of Texas quickly emerged as the first to throw his hat in the ring to fill McConnell’s shoes. But Cornyn’s bid has sparked immediate […]
ATF’s ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Crackdown Escalating Rapidly
February 20, 2024 Under the Biden Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has ramped up its enforcement actions against firearm retailers to an unprecedented level, significantly increasing the revocation of Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) under a stringent “zero-tolerance” policy. This aggressive stance towards minor clerical errors not only threatens small businesses […]
Corporate Gun Control Becoming More Common
February 19, 2024 Major credit card companies such as American Express, Mastercard, and Visa recently implemented a special merchant code to track firearm and other firearm-related purchases taking place in California. Per a CBS News report, this new merchant code will be used to stay in compliance with a “California law that will allow banks […]
Negotiating Rights Away: The NRA’s History of Compromise
February 14, 2024 Of all gun lobbies, the National Rifle Association has the most name recognition among American households. When the topic of gun policy is brought up, the NRA is the first organization that usually comes to mind. Founded in 1871, the NRA initially served as an organization that taught millions of Americans basic […]
