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Val Finnell

Pennsylvania Reloaded is a weekly podcast brought to you by Gun Owners of America, the only no-compromise gun lobby in Washington. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Val Finnell, Pennsylvania Director for GOA. Each Friday, a new episode is released bringing you the most relevant news, information, and exclusive interviews of interest to Pennsylvania gun owners. Like everything at GOA, Pennsylvania Reloaded is geared toward energizing the grassroots across the Commonwealth to protect and advance our most sacred right, the right to keep and bear arms.

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Final episode of this podcast and information on the upcoming video livestreaming

updates. The PA General Assembly has adjourned for the summer. Get an update on

where our pro-gun bills stand.

Show Notes:

Like GOA-Pennsylvania’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/goapennsylvania

House Republican Leadership stalls Constitutional Carry (HB 659) on the House floor and attempts to throw the bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-10), under the bus for being an outspoken champion for this important bill. Listen as what transpired in the Capitol is explained. Also, a quick update on where we stand with SB 624, Senator Doug Mastrano’s Right to Bear Arms Protection Act.

Show Notes:

Vote on HB 979: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/RC/Public/rc_view_action2.cfm?sess_yr=2021&sess_ind=0&rc_body=H&rc_nbr=294

Take Action on Constitutional Carry: https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/07092021/

Dr. Val gives us an insider view of the House Judiciary Committee meeting on May 25th where HB 659 (Constitutional Carry) and HB 979 (Strengthening Preemption) bills were reported without amendment on a 14-11 vote. Anti-gun Republican Todd Stephens voted with the Democrats.

 Show notes:

 Take Action on Constitutional Carry: https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/05262021/

Take Action on Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (check to see if your Senator’s name is on the list at the top of the alert before sending): https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/06012021/

Dr. Val gives the highlights on the recent Pennsylvania primary elections along with some important information about why GOA endorses in primaries.

In this episode, Dr. Val discusses the recent press conference on the Capitol Steps with Senator Doug Mastriano and GOA’s lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia over their homemade firearms and 3-D printed gun bans.

Show Notes: 

Senator Mastriano Press Conference on SB 624: https://senatormastriano.com/2021/05/12/news-conference-right-to-bear-arms-act-sb-624/

If you live in Senator Jake Corman’s district, send him a message to move SB 624: https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/05182021/

GOA Press Release on Philly “Ghost Gun” Lawsuit: https://pennsylvania.gunowners.org/goa-gof-sue-philadelphia-for-illegal-ghost-gun-ban/

“On Target,” a new series on gun legislation produced by Representative Matt Dowling and the House 2A Caucus: http://www.repdowling.com/2Acaucus