I have some very good news.
Because of your efforts, most of Governor Shapiro’s gun control was eliminated from the Pennsylvania budget.
Specifically, three of the most egregious line items were removed, meaning:
- NO FUNDING for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to increase social media spying on gun owners.
- NO FUNDING for the PSP to harass lawful firearms retailers.
- NO FUNDING for Shapiro’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41)
All three have been successfully axed from Pennsylvania’s 2024-2025 budget. GOA would especially like to thank Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman for his efforts in successfully negotiating these items out of the budget.
But the fight is far from over. Governor Shapiro has promised to set up the Office of Gun Violence Prevention anyway, without legislative authority or appropriation. This office will be nothing more than a propaganda machine to justify more calls for gun control. Shapiro has gone rogue before, writing an opinion to ban 80% lowers when he was Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
In the meantime, GOA members and supporters like YOU deserve a pat on the back for taking action to stop Shapiro’s gun control in the budget. Thank you!
