NRA Bus Tour Visited Pennsylvania for Midterms
The advocacy group has kicked off a multistate tour to mobilize gun owners ahead of the 2026 elections.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Elections
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The National Rifle Association's national bus tour arrived in Pennsylvania this week to engage voters and distribute resources. The organization is actively campaigning to mobilize gun owners for the 2026 midterm election cycle.
Why it matters
The NRA is leveraging in-person events to boost its electoral influence, aiming to sway midterm results that it expects will shape future Second Amendment policy. The effort includes the promotion of specific candidates across state legislative chambers.
The NRA-PVF has endorsed 113 total candidates for the Pennsylvania state legislature, representing 15 state Senate and 98 state House hopefuls. These endorsements come as part of a 63-stop national bus tour spanning 13 states.
The players
National Rifle Association
This is a non-profit organization that advocates for gun rights and provides political support for candidates who align with its mission.
Stacy Garrity
She is a gubernatorial candidate who has received an official endorsement from the NRA Political Victory Fund.
Frank Burns
He is a current state Representative who has been endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund for his reelection bid.
The details
At each stop, staff and volunteers are working to register new members and distribute campaign literature directly to the public. The tour has already visited State College and is scheduled to move through Harrisburg, Pittston, Coplay, and Pennsburg to solidify support for preferred candidates, including state Representative Frank Burns and gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity.
Timeline
The national bus tour launched in September 2026.
The tour visited State College on Saturday.
The tour visits Harrisburg on Monday.
The tour visits Pittston and Coplay on Tuesday.
The tour visits Pennsburg on Wednesday.
Need to Know
The campaign reflects a broader strategy by advocacy groups to influence the Second Amendment through local legislative gains rather than just federal action.
Residents can expect increased visibility of election materials and NRA-affiliated volunteers at organized events in their local communities. These efforts aim to clarify the group's stance on state candidates before voters head to the polls.
The takeaway
The NRA is banking on in-person engagement to drive voter turnout in a crowded field of state legislative races. Voters should review candidate platforms independently as these endorsements are intended to drive specific legislative outcomes regarding gun policy.
Further reading
For more on the current race, visit the Pennsylvania Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Big Country News.
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