Is GOA in Your Will?

What is one thing that you can do now which will ensure that Second Amendment rights are well-defended, well into the future?

Putting Gun Owners of America in your will or trust.

Estate settlements have been vital to the continued success of GOA’s efforts to defend your gun rights in the present.

By placing GOA in your will or trust today, you can continue protecting the Second Amendment rights of your children and grandchildren, long into the future.

Here are the top-three reasons you should consider supporting Gun Owners of America in your will or trust.

1. GOA is The Leading and Most Effective Gun Rights Lobby

– “The real gun lobby in Washington is the GOA. Your rights are secure with them, they are consistent, they’re all business, they’re not about playing games or looking good, they’re protecting the Second Amendment.”

— Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK)

– “Gun Owners of America is the pit bull of the Second Amendment. They are relentless and never give any ground whatsoever to the gun grabbers.”

— Rep. John Hostettler (R-IN)

– “You guys [GOA] are punching above your weight class. All the legislators up here take you all seriously … because you have membership. And we’re listening up here. We’re listening to you.”

—Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)

– “What I admire about GOA is that you’re the flagship here…. You have the strongest voice and the best reputation in this area.”

— Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)

2. GOA is The No-Compromise Defender of the Second Amendment

– “Gun Owners of America is the only no-compromise gun lobby in Washington.”

— Former Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul

– “Gun Owners of America was instrumental in mobilizing their members, educating my colleagues, and standing strong for the Constitution. They were truly a critical partner in securing this major 2A victory [eliminating NFA taxes].”

— Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA)

3. GOA is Driving Major Legislative and Legal Victories

– GOA transformed “the push to gut the NFA [on Capitol Hill] from a fringe view into a broadly supported position.”

— The Guardian, “Gun Owners of America has the National Firearms Act in its sights – and it’s ready for battle,” September 5, 2025.

– “Gun Owners of America lawsuit strikes down parts of National Firearms Act.”

— ZeroHedge, August 10, 2026.

In placing GOA in your will or trust, here are some sample instructions to share with your advisor or attorney:

I give, devise and bequeath to Gun Owners of America (tax ID# 52-1256643), a non-profit corporation in Springfield, Virginia:

A.  The sum of $__________; or

B.  __________ percent of my estate; or

C. Residue.  I give my Residue to Gun Owners of America, 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 202, Springfield, Virginia 22151.