Posts by L.A. Paredes
GOC Goes Where the Action Is: THE COURTS!
GOC goes where the action is and these days, the action is solidly in the courts. Given the political makeup at the Capitol in Sacramento, the courts have proven to…
Read MoreAIDAN JOHNSTON: Israel Needs A Second Amendment
Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images This article was originally published in the Daily Caller By Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America October 11, 20235:11 PM ET…
Read MoreThe Tyranny of Emergency Powers – In New Mexico AND California
In the October 2, 2023 edition of the Washington Times, Gun Owners of America Executive Vice President John Velleco penned an op ed and asked – and answered – a crucial…
Read MoreNewsom Asserting “Leadership and Moral Authority?” How ‘Bout Intellectual Bankruptcy Instead?
Once again, a gaggle of progressive politicians shimmied up to Governor Newsom on Tuesday as he signed a bunch of legislation that will – wait for it – DO NOTHING.…
Read MoreAppropriations Committee: Where Good Bills Die and Bad Bills Skate
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln There are only 10 working days left in the 2023/24 Legislative session and would it surprise anyone…
Read MoreGun Owners of CA Joins 3 Crucial Legal Challenges
GOC Legal Engagement: 2 Amicus Briefs and a Full Challenge to the ATF GOC is swinging for the fences in NOT ONE – NOT TWO – but THREE new court cases…
Read MoreNewsom’s Impossible Scheme: Funky Math, Gun Ban and More
GOC IS ON THE MOVE: JOIN US! It became obvious during the pandemic that Gavin Newsom fancied himself as some grand monarch – extending his scepter and anointing who could…
Read MoreGrassroots Advocacy: HOW WE MOVE THE 2A NEEDLE
For 40 years, Gun Owners of California has been at the tip of the spear in fighting for effective crime control and opposing ineffective gun control. We do this by…
Read MoreDo Nothing Legislation Does…Nothing
So, about all these guns bills… The Legislature is smack in the midst of policy committee hearings and believe it or not, GOC is tracking more anti-gun bills than ever.…
Read MoreHow Dare You Blame the Innocent
The Left Can’t See Their Way to Blame the Killer There’s been another shooting and the Left howls “It’s time for sensible gun laws…” I say it’s time for something…
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