Stories and updates from Women for Gun Rights.
2026-07-01
Second Amendment Victories The U.S. Supreme Court issued two significant Second Amendment decisions this week that strengthen constitutional protections for law-abiding Americans. 1. Federal Drug User Firearm Prohibition What the Court ruled In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court narrowed the application of the federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)) that prohibits firearm possession by “unlawful users”…
Read story →2025-12-15
Each day brings a new headline story covering crime across our nation, and it’s plain to see that America is a dangerous place. Criminals roam American streets, willing to unleash brutality on innocent victims, which, unfortunately, too many women experience firsthand. This Thanksgiving saw the murder of a National Guard soldier in Washington, D.C., which followed attacks…
Read story →2025-12-12
After 22 years in law enforcement, I’ve learned a simple truth: violence can find you anywhere, but police can’t always be there when it does. During my career with the Tulsa Police Department, I served in Narcotics, Gangs, Street Crimes, and Patrol. I’ve seen the very worst of humanity – from violent assaults to victims who…
Read story →2025-12-08
Women for Gun Rights today applauds the U.S. Department of Justice’s creation of a new Second Amendment Rights Section within the Civil Rights Division, marking a historic step to protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and elevate the importance of firearms freedom at the federal level. This is the first time the federal government has…
Read story →2025-11-07
BOSTON – A strong contingent of ladies from Women for Gun Rights (WGR) made their voices heard at the Massachusetts State House on October 31, 2025, testifying in defense of Second Amendment rights during a public hearing on more than 40 firearm-related bills. Among those bills being considered are measures (H. 2618 and S. 1692)…
Read story →2025-11-04
Are we there yet? Have we finally reached the point where we can stop pretending that gun-free zones are actually free of guns — or that they keep anyone safer? In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Time and again both mass shooters and armed criminals alike have shown their preference in selecting gun-free zones as…
Read story →2025-10-17
On the morning of Sept. 28 in Grand Blanc, a man drove his GMC pickup into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, set the building ablaze with an accelerant and opened fire on parishioners as they fled. Four innocent people lost their lives; two died in the fire, while the other two succumbed…
Read story →2025-10-06
Women for Gun Rights officially presented Patriot Mobile with the Business 2A Champion Award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This award honors non-firearms industry businesses that demonstrate strong support for the Second Amendment. “We are thrilled with this recognition from Women for Gun Rights,” said Danielle Buck, Patriot Mobile’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.…
Read story →2025-10-02
It may surprise some, but women and minorities are now the fastest-growing segment of new gun owners. Since 2019, nearly half of first-time gun buyers, about 3.5 million, have been women. Their reasons are simple and deeply personal: they want to feel safe, protect their families, and take responsibility for their own security in an uncertain world. That…
Read story →2025-09-24
National voices take the stage in Salt Lake City to highlight women’s leadership in the Second Amendment movement Women for Gun Rights (WGR), the nation’s leading women-led Second Amendment advocacy organization, is proud to announce its strong presence at the 40th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC), taking place September 26–28, 2025, in Salt Lake…
Read story →2025-09-22
Getting on a bus or train shouldn’t feel like rolling the dice with your life. Yet lately, that’s how it feels for too many people. Violence crime is a major concern for many North Carolinians. And Charlotte isn’t immune. The entire country now knows the tragic story of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who had fled Ukraine’s…
Read story →2025-09-12
Olympian and WGR Delegate Dania Vizzi Offers Keynote Support TAMPA – Women for Gun Rights (WGR), nationwide organization of women committed to safeguarding the Second Amendment through education, outreach, and advocacy, today offered its full support for Florida’s first-ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday. Running from September 8 through December 31, 2025, this groundbreaking initiative,…
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