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DOJ to Reconsider Suppressor Classification After Public Criticism

Earlier this week, the Department of Justice sent a letter to the 5th Circuit stating they agreed that the Second Amendment did not cover suppressors. Gun owners, gun tubers, and gun groups across the country, Gun Owners of America in particular, who broke the news, criticized the DOJ for their letter. Ironically, the U.S. code […]

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Breaking: DOJ Says Suppressors Not Covered by the 2nd Amendment

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice says the 2nd Amendment does not cover suppressors. The 5th Circuit, with a three-judge panel, opined in February that the Second Amendment did not cover suppressors. That opinion is currently being appealed for a full panel opinion. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Simpson filed a brief on behalf of the […]

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Two Idaho Republicans Vote Against Public Carry of Firearms

Two Idaho Republicans have voted against HB 376, sponsored by Rep. Dale Hawkins (R-Fernwood), a bill used to expand public carry that will begin restoring Idaho’s firearm preemption law. Unsurprisingly, the Democrats voted against HB 376 because they’re Democrats. There probably isn’t a pro-gun bill we could introduce that would be acceptable to the Democrat […]

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Breaking: SB 1158 is Dead in Committee!

Senate Bill 1158, the “child device protection” bill from Sen. Kevin Cook (R—Idaho Falls), died in the Senate State Affairs Committee on a 5 to 4 vote. Last night, gun owners flooded the capitol with opposition to SB 1158, with serious concerns about the bill laying the groundwork for future lawsuits against firearm and firearm […]

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How Gov. Little Signing Anti-SLAPP Bill Protects Gun Owners 1A Rights

Governor Brad Little has signed SB 1001 into law, which helps protect Idahahoans from frivolous lawsuits meant to silence you from exercising your 1st Amendment rights. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Brian Lenney (R – Nampa) and should have passed last year, but it stalled and failed to clear the Senate. This year, the […]

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Idaho Gun Owner Found Not Guilty in Self- Defense Case!

Important Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of myself, ISAA President Greg Pruett. The following story is only some of the details as retained in my memory during the trial, which I sat through in its entirety. If some of the details are inaccurate, they will be cleared up in […]

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Press Release: ISAA Launches First-Ever Gun Raffle!

March 2, 2025 Rigby, Idaho – The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance is proud to announce our first-ever gun raffle! The gun shop we chose to work with for this raffle is Homestead Tactical in Twin Falls. Homestead Tactical not only sells great products in its stores but also stands firmly with gun owners in protecting […]

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Two Idaho Bills Could Jeapordize Gun Owners’ Free Speech Abilities

Two amendments—the First and Second Amendments—are often considered the most important in American history. While the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance continues to push for pro-2nd Amendment legislation and prevent anything that jeopardizes gun owners’ right to keep and bear arms, two bills introduced into the Idaho legislature this year are gravely concerning for gun owners’ […]

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Convention of States: Support or Oppose?

The Convention of States movement has been around in Idaho for years. Last year was the first year that the movement gained real momentum in the Idaho legislature. This year, a COS resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 10, or HCR 10, is being prepared for a vote on the House floor. With HCR 10 set for […]

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Sen. Zito’s Firearm Preemption Expansion Legislation

Sen. Christy Zito (R – Mtn. Home) is proposing a change to Idaho’s firearm preemption legislation. The goal of the legislation is to hold individuals, agencies, or municipalities who violate Idaho’s firearm preemption law accountable. At the bottom of this article, you will find the bill text. Also below, you will find a brief explanation […]