PA: Let’s Move Pro-Gun Bills in the PA Senate
Written by
Dr. Val Finnell, Pennsylvania GOA Director Published: 15 September 2021
On September 20th, GOA dozens of grassroots activists will be in Harrisburg for Gun Owners Lobby Day (G.O.L.D.) to get three bills passed in the PA Senate: Constitutional Carry (SB 565), the Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (SB 624), and Strengthen Preemption (HB 979).

PA-GOA Director Val Finnell at SB 624 press conference
These activists need support from GOA advocates statewide to maximize their impact. That’s why I need you to send a message to your state senator right away to pass these three bills:
- SB 565 (Dush) — Constitutional Carry. This bill was reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee right before the summer break in July. We want a floor vote in the Senate as soon as possible. Once passed, it will move to the House where House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) has promised to bring it up for a vote. Let’s hold him to that promise by giving him the Senate bill.
- SB 624 (Mastriano) — Right to Bear Arms Protection Act. The bill is currently stuck in the Senate State Government Committee chaired by Senator Dave Argall (R-29).
- HB 979 (Dowling) — Strengthen Preemption. The bill passed the House and is sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee awaiting action.
So, please fill out the form above to send a message to your state senator to pass these three bills. And if you are coming to G.O.L.D., I look forward to seeing you in Harrisburg on Monday, September 20th.