John Commerford

John Commerford is the executive director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action.

A Glock handgun with a machine gun conversion device attached.

Opinion

June 25, 2026

Blue state governors join gun-grabbing efforts by targeting Glock pistols

Maryland, Connecticut and New York sign sweeping Glock bans within one week, following California's lead to restrict commonly owned handguns nationwide.

Rhode Island General Assembly with guns in the background

Opinion

May 4, 2026

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

Rhode Island's SB 2710 targets semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns while leaving enforcement unclear, raising fears of forced confiscation.