
In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Torren Ecker of Adams and Cumberland counties for a conversation about the importance of protecting our Second Amendment rights through support for legislation such as constitutional carry as well as strong opposition to red flag laws and other proposals that seek to diminish the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. This program was recorded in July 2021; subsequent to the recording, a constitutional carry measure was passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the governor.
Mar 12, 2022
7 min

In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Joe Kerwin of Dauphin and Schuylkill counties for a conversation about the merits of constitutional carry legislation, protecting against Biden Administration efforts to erode citizens’ gun rights and more. Please note: This program was recorded in July 2021; subsequent to the recording, a constitutional carry measure was passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the governor.
Mar 4, 2022
9 min

In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Darin Goens of the National Rifle Association to talk about the history of the NRA and its work to protect our liberties and Second Amendment rights.
Jul 1, 2021
11 min

In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Val Finnell of Gun Owners of America to talk about his organization’s commitment to grassroots advocacy for Second Amendment rights.
Jun 23, 2021
11 min

On Target with Reps. Matthew Dowling and Eric Davanzo, and Val Finnell In this week’s edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling talks with Rep. Eric Davanzo of Westmoreland County, as well as Val Finnell of Gun Owners of America, about House Bill 924. The bill would remove the subjective “character and reputation” component of the application for the Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms (LCTF). It also would also require the attorney general's office to seek and establish reciprocity agreements with every state and prohibit unilateral withdraw from any reciprocity agreement.
Jun 16, 2021
11 min

In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Kim Stolfer, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, to talk about his organization’s commitment to and advocacy for our Second Amendment rights.
Jun 9, 2021
10 min

On Target with Rep. Matt Dowling and Rep. Tracy Pennycuick
In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling talks with freshman Rep. Tracy Pennycuick of Montgomery County, a combat veteran, about her beliefs in the Second Amendment and the importance of protecting that right.
Jun 3, 2021
7 min

In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Daryl Metcalfe of Butler County to discuss Metcalfe’s legislation, House Bill 357, which would prohibit the enforcement of any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement for firearms, magazines and ammunition.
May 26, 2021
12 min

In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) for a discussion of his proposed “constitutional carry” bill that would put an end to the requirement for a law-abiding citizen to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm within the Commonwealth. A permit would be made available to those who wish to obtain it for purposes of carrying outside the state.
May 11, 2021
13 min

In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Jason Ortitay of Washington and Allegheny counties to discuss Ortitay’s legislation to repeal the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) and replace it with the National Instant Check System (NICS).
May 5, 2021
10 min
