Tennessee Congressional Candidate Calls for National Gun Permit Requirement
A Tennessee congressional candidate is calling for Americans to obtain a government permit simply to own a firearm — a proposal that would take federal gun policy far beyond concealed-carry permitting. Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, a Democrat running for Congress in Tennessee’s 9th District, wrote on September 8 that he wants Congress to […]
AG Alan Wilson Joins Supreme Court Brief Challenging “Assault Weapons” Bans After Palmetto Gun Rights Push
South Carolina gun owners showed up, and Attorney General Alan Wilson heard them. After Palmetto Gun Rights mobilized grassroots gun owners to contact his office, Attorney General Wilson joined an amicus “friend of the court” brief to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging so-called “Assault Weapons” Bans in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins. […]
Pro-gun Congressman Ralph Norman to Face Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Runoff Election
South Carolina Republican voters have narrowed the field, sending pro-gun Congressman Ralph Norman to face Darline Graham in the runoff election. For Palmetto State gun owners, the runoff presents a clear contrast in transparency on the Second Amendment. Congressman Ralph Norman completed and returned the Palmetto Gun Rights Candidate Survey, earning a 100% pro-gun rating […]
Will Attorney General Alan Wilson Stand Up for South Carolina Gun Owners?
South Carolina gun owners have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Second Amendment for the entire country. The United States Supreme Court is preparing to hear two landmark Second Amendment cases that could determine whether politicians can ban commonly owned semi-automatic firearms. While the cases originate outside South Carolina, the Court’s decision […]
National Association for Gun Rights PAC Announces Endorsement in South Carolina Attorney General Race
The National Association for Gun Rights Political Action Committee (NAGR PAC) has announced its endorsement of David Stumbo in South Carolina’s Republican Attorney General runoff election on June 23, 2026. According to the endorsement announcement, Stumbo earned the support of NAGR PAC after returning his Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR) candidate survey with a 100% pro-gun […]
Will Attorney General Candidate Stephen Goldfinch Stand Up for Gun Owners’ Constitutional Rights?
Senator Stephen Goldfinch’s record as a legislator raises serious concerns for gun owners in the Palmetto State. Many gun owners already know about Goldfinch’s record of blocking Constitutional Carry. As chairman of a key Senate Judiciary subcommittee, Goldfinch helped block Constitutional Carry from advancing in 2019, preventing the bill from moving before a critical legislative […]
Will Stephen Goldfinch’s attempts to gut and kill Constitutional Carry hurt his bid for AG?
South Carolina gun owners spent nearly a decade fighting to restore their right to carry a firearm without first begging the government for permission. And for years, one of the roadblocks standing in their way was Senator Stephen Goldfinch. Today, some politicians would like gun owners to forget that history, but they deserve the full […]
Will this anti-gun vote sink Nancy Mace’s bid for Governor?
As U.S. Representative Nancy Mace campaigns for Governor of South Carolina in 2026, her record on gun rights should raise concerns for pro-gun patriots across the state. Mace has consistently painted herself as a staunch conservative, but her record of caving to Joe Biden and the Gun Control Lobby at times suggests she is a […]
2026 Palmetto Gun Rights Candidate Survey Results
With the June 9, 2026, primary elections coming up quickly, Palmetto Gun Rights is pleased to release the following survey results. Scores are based on the number of questions asked on the survey. “Did not return survey” indicates a current refusal to return the survey despite requests. Governor (4-year term) – Survey (link) These results have […]
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