http://www.nraila.org60http://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/biden-vows-to-‘beat-the-gun-lobby’-by-passing-stronger-laws,-touts-administrative-progress.aspxA scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to “beat the gun lobby” by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another chance.NRA-ILAWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/colorado-state-verifies-signatures-for-recall-of-anti-gun-senate-president-john-morse.aspxEnough signatures were verified Tuesday to make Senate President John Morse the first state-level elected official to face a recall election.NRA-ILAWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/us-supreme-court-grants-2nd-time-extension-in-illinois-guns-decision.aspxThe U.S. Supreme Court granted an extension Tuesday for Illinois's attorney general to decide whether to appeal a court order permitting the state's gun owners to carry concealed firearms.Justice Elena Kagan granted a delay until July 22, essentially a second 30 days of leeway that allows Attorney General Lisa Madigan time to craft a response. She could also scuttle the whole matter if Gov. Pat Quinn signs concealed-carry legislation awaiting his response.NRA-ILAWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/new-mexico-santa-fe-city-council-to-consider-gun-restrictions.aspxThe Santa Fe City Council is scheduled to weigh a proposal next week that would impose strict regulations on the number of bullets in gun magazines allowed in the city limits.Councilors Patti Bushee and Ron Trujillo and Mayor David Coss are backing a plan for the city to prohibit possession and sales of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition and other gun accessories that the proposed ordinance calls “high capacity ammunition feeding devices.”NRA-ILAWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/hugo’s-gun-dream.aspxA new law in Venezuela bans the sale of guns, requires universal gun registration and threatens to send violators to prison for 20 years. The law, which was “guaranteed” to save lives, was not the work of Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, nor was it suggested by President Obama, but the brainchild of the late Hugo Chavez and signed by his successor, President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela enacts the dreams of American liberals.NRA-ILAWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-sheriffs-association-attempting-to-derail-repeal-of-permit-to-purchase.aspxThis week, the state House of Representatives is scheduled to vote to concur on the state Senate’s improvements to an omnibus right-to-carry reform bill, House Bill 937.  However, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is working to remove the section from H 937 that repeals the antiquated permit to purchase a handgun requirement.  It is critical that the pro-gun community works to counter this effort.NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/massachusetts-your-presence-is-needed-at-public-hearing-tomorrow.aspxTomorrow, June 19, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security is scheduled to hear 54 bills that could impact your Second Amendment rights.  This hearing will take place at Cape Cod Community College located at 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668 from noon until 4:00 p.m.NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/armed-father-rescues-daughter-from-home-invader,-the-press-enterprise,-san-bernardino,-calif-061613.aspxA father and daughter were at their home in San Bernardino, Calif. when the daughter was confronted by a home invader. Upon seeing the intruder, the daughter screamed for help, at which point the criminal grabbed her. The father heard the screams, retrieved a gun, and went to his daughter’s aid. When the father arrived in the room with his daughter and the home invader, the intruder attempted to attack him, to which the father responded by shooting the criminal and ending the attack. NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/white-house-cites-progress-on-executive-gun-controls.aspxThe White House says President Obama is close to completing a series of executive actions to address gun violence, but they are not a substitute for congressional legislation.NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/illinois-ag-seeks-another-delay-on-illinois-concealed-carry.aspxIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide whether to appeal a lower court's order saying citizens should be allowed to publicly carry concealed guns.Madigan already got one extension — until June 24 — to challenge the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that said a ban on concealed firearms is unconstitutional. Now she wants until July 24.NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/texas-perry-signs-handful-of-gun-bills-that-tweak-chl-laws.aspxA number of bills from a pretty lengthy list did pass that alter how Texans can be licensed to carry and where they can carry, so if your CHL is about to expire, some of these might apply:NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/new-jersey-anti-gun-bill-moves-forward.aspxA state Assembly panel advanced broad and controversial gun control legislation today, less than two weeks after it stalled in another committee amid Democratic infighting.NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/guns,-public-education,-and-stupidity.aspxJosh Welch is a normal eight-year-old boy. One day in school he bit a Pop Tart into the shape of a gun. “It was already a rectangle and I just kept on biting it and biting it and tore off the top and it kinda looked like a gun but it wasn’t … All I was trying to do was turn it into a mountain but, it didn’t look like a mountain really and it turned out to be a gun kinda.”NRA-ILATue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/ohio-senate-committee-to-take-public-comment-on-important-right-to-carry-confidentiality-legislation-this-wednesday.aspxThis Wednesday, June 19, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee will be taking testimony on legislation to further protect the confidentiality of Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders, Senate Bill 60.  This important hearing will start at 9:00 a.m. in the North Hearing Room of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.NRA-ILAMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2013/6/colorado-open-houses-scheduled-to-discuss-recreational-shooting-along-front-range.aspxThe counties of Boulder, Larimer, Gilpin and Clear Creek have joined in partnership with the US Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to develop criteria to guide land managers in identifying appropriate places for recreational target shooting.  The North Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership has scheduled four open houses (listed below) to provide information to the public about this project.  The Partnership wants feedback from the public about the criteria, which could include the distance from the shooting site to residential areas and other recreation sites (i.e. campgrounds), ease of access to the site, availability of parking, potential environmental impacts, fire hazards and other considerations to identify sites that provide safe and responsible shooting.  The project is also designed to reduce conflicts that have arisen with recreational shooting and other recreation activities and with homeowners along the boundary lines of public land.NRA-ILAMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/connecticut-gunmakers-will-host-two-governors-next-week.aspxConnecticut gun manufacturers will welcome not one red state governor early next week, but two -- as Texas Gov. Rick Perry's tour Monday is followed by a visit from South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard later Monday and Tuesday.NRA-ILAMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/house-adopts-kelly-amendment-to-ban-funding-for-un-arms-trade-treaty.aspxRepresentative Mike Kelly (R PA) introduced an amendment last night to H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (NDAA), to prohibit federal funding for the implementation of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) for one year. The amendment was adopted unanimously by voice vote and included in the final passage of the NDAA, which Rep. Kelly voted to support.NRA-ILAMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/house-votes-to-exempt-military-from-dc-gun-laws.aspxThe House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Friday that expresses the sense of Congress that active duty military living or stationed in the District of Columbia should have the right to carry a gun.NRA-ILAMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/california-more-anti-gun-bills-scheduled-to-be-heard-next-week-and-two-anti-gun-bills-pass-on-party-line-vote.aspxTime is running out!  The following bills are scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, June 18, in the Senate Public Safety Committee.  Please call AND e-mail members of the Senate Public Safety Committee and respectfully urge them to OPPOSE AB 180 and AB 231.  These onerous and misguided bills will do nothing to reduce violent crime and will only turn currently law-abiding citizens into criminals should they be enacted.  You cannot let that happen!  Please forward this alert to family, friends and sportsmen throughout California because it is going to take a united effort to stop this egregious and deeply flawed legislation.  Contact information for the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee is provided below.NRA-ILASat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/grassroots-alerts/2013/vol-20,-no-24-06142013.aspxNRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 18:18:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-take-action-to-repeal-the-outdated-permit-to-purchase-a-handgun.aspxThis week, the state Senate passed an omnibus Right-to-Carry reform bill, House Bill 937.  However, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is aggressively working to remove the section from H 937 that repeals the antiquated permit to purchase a handgun requirement.  It is critical that the pro-gun community works to counter this effort by taking the following steps:NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/ohio-house-committee-to-hear-self-defense-and-right-to-carry-reform-bill-on-tuesday.aspxOn Tuesday, June 18, the state House Policy and Legislative Committee will consider House Bill 203, a measure that seeks to make common sense improvements to Ohio’s current concealed carry and self-defense laws.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/mississippi-attorney-general-releases-draft-opinion-on-2013-legislative-changes-to-mississippis-carry-statutes.aspxAs recently reported, the State Legislature passed and Governor Phil Bryant (R) signed into law several pro-Second Amendment bills this session, including House Bill 2 by state Representative Andy Gipson (R-Braxton) and state Senator Giles Ward (R-Louisville).  This new law makes critical changes to the state's gun carry laws.  A July 2012 opinion issued by state Attorney General Jim Hood (D) determined that it was unlawful under existing statutes for anyone to a carry holstered, partially-visible pistol on their person. NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/vermont-sportsmens-act-of-2013-signed-into-law.aspxToday at the Barre Fish and Game Club, Governor Peter Shumlin (D) ceremonially signed into law the Sportsmen’s Act of 2013, House Bill 101.  As amended by the state House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee, this new law will allow Vermonters to carry a handgun for self-defense while bow hunting or dog training, provided that game is not be harvested with the pistol during archery season.  This law will take effect on July 1, and strengthens bow hunters and dog trainers inherent right to self-defense while afield.  NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/new-jersey-sweeney-fid-bill-scheduled-for-re-do-in-new-assembly-committee-on-monday.aspxAfter an unusual and embarrassing series of events transpired in the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee last week, Democrat Leadership simply stopped a failing roll call vote in progress, pulled the bill from committee and assigned it to another committee where the outcome is most likely pre-determined.  This disgraceful attack on gun owners demonstrates just how ruthless and desperate anti-gun lawmakers are in the Garden State. NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/maine-senate-to-vote-on-legislation-that-attacks-private-firearm-transfers.aspxThe Maine Senate will decide the fate of LD 1240, legislation that attacks private firearm transfers, loans and sales, as early as today.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/tobacco-store-clerk-fires-on-robber,-cbs-dfw,-dallas,-texas,-061313.aspxA man entered a game room and tobacco store in East Fort Worth, Texas, pretended to play a game and then drew a gun on a clerk and demanded cash. The clerk complied with the demand, but a second clerk, who had overheard the robbery from another part of the store, retrieved a shotgun and fired at the criminal, striking him in the knee and head, and ending the robbery. When police arrived, the armed robber was taken to a local hospital, with police planning to charge him with aggravated robbery once he has recovered. Local media has reported that the armed clerk will not face charges. NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2013/6/manchin-should-stand-with-the-second-amendment-and-with-those-who-put-him-in-office.aspxIn April, the Senate voted on, and rejected, the Obama Administration's gun control agenda.  The administration was attempting to ban an ever-lengthening list of semi-automatic firearms, magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, and to expand background check requirements to require government permission for many transfers of firearms among private citizens. The underlying bill Obama wanted to see pass was S. 649, by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), the "universal background checks" provisions of which came from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).  Because Schumer's legislation was too severe to have any chance of passage, Senators Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), along with Schumer, proposed a compromise amendment in the hope of winning additional votes. However, the amendment was riddled with pitfalls for gun owners, and even some potentially pro-gun provisions added to sweeten the pot were flawed. The amendment fell four votes short of the 60 that were required for passage under a rule the Senate adopted to avoid a filibuster. (Click here to see how your senators voted.)NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/lawmakers-quietly-renew-push-for-gun-measures.aspxDemocratic leaders in Congress and the White House renewed their push for gun legislation on Thursday, just months after it was defeated in the Senate, amid delicate talks on a new background check measure that advocates hope could change enough votes from no to yes.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/nevada-gov-vetoes-bill-criminalizing-private-transfers.aspxIn his veto message, Sandoval said the universal background checks provision "imposes unreasonable burdens and harsh penalties upon law abiding Nevadans, while doing little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms."NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/north-carolina-senate-approves-bill-respecting-right-to-carry-in-more-places.aspxA measure adding more places to where people can carry or store concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun passed the North Carolina Senate Thursday.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/news-from-nra-ila/2013/6/victory-for-second-amendment-rights-in-nevada.aspxYesterday marked a victory for Second Amendment rights and a defeat for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Nevada as Governor Brian Sandoval vetoed SB 221, an aggressive New York-style expanded background check bill which would impose unreasonable burdens and fees on law-abiding citizens while failing miserably to protect Nevada communities and putting violent criminals behind bars. In an extraordinary grassroots effort, thousands of concerned Nevadans called their representatives and Governor Sandoval's office in Carson City to oppose this legislation and remind those lawmakers that their duty is to protect our rights. The NRA and our members in Nevada thank Governor Sandoval for standing on principle and vetoing this extreme anti-gun bill.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/6/when-zero-tolerance-makes-zero-sense.aspxWe've been reporting very regularly on ridiculous cases involving over-zealous school officials misinterpreting and wrongly enforcing "zero-tolerance" rules. In March, we reported on an outrageous case of a seven-year-old Baltimore, Md. student who, according to a March 2, Daily Caller article, was suspended for two days for the nefarious act of shaping a breakfast pastry into what his teacher thought looked like a gun.  Yes, a breakfast pastry. According to the young student, he was eating the strawberry pastry during snack time and was biting off pieces in an attempt to shape it into a mountain.  Apparently, the teacher thought the student's handiwork instead looked like a gun, and escorted him to the principal's office for prompt disciplinary action.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/6/fact-finding-takes-siesta-in-new-pro-control-study.aspxThis week, we stumbled upon The Way of the Gun: Estimating Firearms Traffic Across the U.S.-Mexico Border, one of the strangest and most half-asked gun control-related "studies" to come down the sendero in a long time. It contends that a quarter of a million firearms are smuggled from the U.S. to Mexico annually--a figure far in excess of estimates offered by the BATFE, the GAO, and Mexican law enforcement officials--and that 47 percent of firearm dealers in the U.S. would go out of business if they were unable to sell guns intended to be smuggled across the border. And, it proposes several actions for our federal or state governments to take, without explaining why. First, the study--and in this instance we're using the term as loosely as the English language will allow--says that laws on our side of the border should require public disclosure of local gun purchase statistics. But in any jurisdiction, all or almost all firearms purchased have nothing to do with smuggling or Mexico. If you're looking for a needle in a haystack, why add hay? Furthermore, most firearm-related murders in Mexico are committed with handguns and, though the handguns used in such murders do not necessarily originate in the U.S., FFLs are already required to notify the BATFE whenever a customer acquires more than one handgun within a 5-day period.NRA-ILAFri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-state-senate-passes-right-to-carry-reform,-returns-to-state-house-for-a-concurrence-vote.aspxToday, the North Carolina Senate passed a comprehensive right-to-carry reform, House Bill 937, by a 31-14 vote.  This bill now returns to the North Carolina House of Representatives for a concurrence vote on the Senate version.  Please contact your state Representative TODAY and respectfully urge him or her to vote to concur on H 937.  Click here for help identifying your state Representative and his or her contact information.NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/nevada-governor-vetoes-new-york-style-gun-control-bill-and-signs-pro-gun-bill-into-law.aspxToday, Governor Brian Sandoval (R) vetoed Senate Bill 221.  SB 221 is misguided gun control legislation being forced on law-abiding citizens of Nevada by extremist New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his national anti-gun organization, “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” (MAIG).NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-your-urgent-action-is-needed-to-help-repeal-permit-to-purchase.aspxAs recently reported, your NRA is aggressively working to pass a comprehensive right-to-carry reform bill, House Bill 937.  H 937 contains numerous pro-gun provisions, including a section to repeal the antiquated permit-to-purchase requirement for anyone who wishes to purchase a handgun in North Carolina.  However, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is apparently circulating a letter to legislators that urges them to remove this section from H 937.NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/72-year-old-woman-defends-herself-and-husband-from-home-invader,-the-associated-press,-061213.aspx72-year-old Jan Cooper was at home with her 85-year-old husband in Anaheim, Calif. when a man attempted to break into the house through a sliding glass door. As the criminal made his attempt, Cooper retrieved a .357 revolver and called 911. While she was on the phone with the dispatcher, Cooper fired at the criminal, missing, but stopping him in his tracks. The would-be intruder then said to Cooper, “I’m sorry, ma’am. I’m leaving. Please don’t shoot,” before fleeing. The burglar was captured by police a short time later. An investigation revealed that the intruder has a criminal history that includes burglary, and was currently on parole and living at a halfway house near the Cooper residence. NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/gun-homicides-nh-over-nyc-any-day.aspxIt is well known that places such as New Hampshire, with less restrictive gun laws, have far lower gun homicide rates than places like New York City or Washington, D.C., which have very restrictive gun laws. It never seems to have occurred to Bloomberg or his fans that the difference in gun homicide rates is largely a product of culture (including gang activity), not gun control. But it is a lot easier to call for more gun control than to do the much harder work of dealing with cultural decay and mental illness.NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/maine-house-rejects-permitless-carry-bill-by-one-vote.aspxA bill that seeks to overturn a 96 year old Maine requirement that people must have a permit to carry a concealed weapon failed to win initial support in the Maine House by one vote.NRA-ILAThu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/maine-state-senate-to-reconsider-important-permitless-carry-legislation-tomorrow.aspxToday, the Maine Senate killed important permitless carry legislation, LD 660, on a party-line vote.  However, this measure will be reconsidered by the Maine Senate tomorrow, giving LD 660 another opportunity to advance in the legislative process.  If passed and enacted into law, LD 660 would allow a person who is a resident of Maine and is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, to carry concealed without first obtaining a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).  NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/texas-campus-carry-will-not-be-on-special-session-call.aspxWhile transportation, pro-life and juvenile justice issues have been added to the call for the current special session, the NRA has been informed that important Second Amendment issues such as campus carry will NOT be included.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/maine-right-to-carry-reform-narrowly-defeated-in-the-state-house.aspxYesterday, the Maine House of Representatives narrowly defeated important permitless carry legislation, LD 660.   By a 74-73 vote, the state House accepted the Ought Not to Pass recommendation from the Joint Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on LD 660.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/right-to-carry-permit-holder-fights-off-three-carjackers,-the-tribune-chronicle,-warren,-ohio-060713.aspx23-year-old David Ferguson was inside South Avenue Gas Mart in Youngstown, Ohio, when he heard his cousin calling for him from outside the store. When Ferguson came outside he witnessed two men inside his car, and a third with a gun outside the vehicle firing at Ferguson’s cousin who was crawling on the ground. Ferguson, a Right-to-Carry permit holder, responded to the threat by drawing a 9mm pistol and firing at the carjackers; at which point the criminals returned fire and fled. Ferguson and his cousin suffered non-life-threatening wounds during the incident. NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2013/6/florida-hunter-access-involved-in-meeting-of-the-south-florida-water-management-district.aspxThe Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is entering into Rule Development for Public Use Rule 40E-7, F.A.C., as it pertains to public access and nature-based recreation on District lands.  Nature-based recreation includes hunting and fishing.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/gun-control-groups-plan-to-try,-try-again.aspxSix months since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., parents of some of the youngest victims plan to visit Capitol Hill again this week to meet with lawmakers about crafting a bill to impose stricter gun laws.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/biden-to-hold-gun-control-event-next-week,-revisiting-issue-that-is-stalled-in-congress.aspxVice President Joe Biden is planning a gun control event next Tuesday at the White House.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/washington-state-gun-control-advocates-file-initiative-to-criminalize-private-transfers.aspxAdvocates seeking to expand the use of background checks on gun sales submitted a Washington state ballot initiative Tuesday, taking a new approach after both federal and state lawmakers passed on similar proposals.The plan would require background checks for online sales and private transactions, such as those that occur at gun shows.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/texas-bill-requires-hotels-to-notify-guests-of-gun-restriction-policies.aspxHotels will have to adequately notify guests of gun restrictions or face penalties if a bill becomes law.House Bill 333, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen, D Rio Grande City, requires hotels that restrict the possession, storage or transporting of firearms to notify guests of such policies on their websites or when confirming reservations. Failure to comply will be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $100.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/batfe-nominee-is-grilled-before-senate-panel.aspxThe national debate over gun control has died down, but there were moments of high tension Tuesday as the Senate began considering the appointment of a director to the federal agency that regulates firearms and investigates gun and explosives crimes.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/rick-perry-woos-gun-manufacturers-in-ny,-conn.aspxFollowing the passage of some of the nation's strictest gun control laws in Connecticut and New York, Gov. Rick Perry, R Texas, is headed to those northeastern states to woo gun manufacturers, as well as companies in the pharmaceutical and financial industries, to his southern state.NRA-ILAWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-right-to-carry-reform-expected-to-be-considered-by-state-senate-tomorrow.aspxToday, the state Senate Judiciary Committee approved a Proposed Committee Substitute (PCS) to House Bill 937, a comprehensive right-to-carry reform bill introduced by state Representatives Jacqueline Schaffer (R-105), Justin Burr (R-67), John Faircloth (R-61) and George Cleveland (R-14).  This important reform is expected to be considered by the state Senate tomorrow, so it is critical that you contact your state Senator IMMEDIATELY and urge her or him to support H 937 and oppose any efforts on the Senate floor to weaken it.NRA-ILATue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/biden-gun-control-fight-is-far-from-over.aspxSix months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, some of the victims’ families are heading to Capitol Hill to remind lawmakers they are painfully waiting for action, while some of the president’s allies are asking him to do more without any new prospects of legislation to toughen gun laws.NRA-ILATue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/colorado-second-lawmaker-could-face-recall-over-gun-control.aspxA second Colorado Democrat who is facing possible recall over gun control says she wouldn't change her votes and has no plans to resign.Sen. Angela Giron, of Pueblo, said Monday she'll fight for her seat and that most constituents support the measures she backed. She addressed the recall hours after opponents dropped off some 13,500 signatures about 20 percent more than required in an attempt to recall the first term senator a year before she faces re election.NRA-ILATue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/right-to-carry-permit-holder-fights-off-three-carjackers,-the-tribune-chronicle,-warren,-ohio-060713.aspx23-year-old David Ferguson was inside South Avenue Gas Mart in Youngstown, Ohio, when he heard his cousin calling for him from outside the store. When Ferguson came outside he witnessed two men inside his car, and a third with a gun outside the vehicle firing at Ferguson’s cousin who was crawling on the ground. Ferguson, a Right-to-Carry permit holder, responded to the threat by drawing a 9mm pistol and firing at the carjackers; at which point the criminals returned fire and fled. Ferguson and his cousin suffered non-life-threatening wounds during the incident. NRA-ILATue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/ohio-senate-committee-to-hear-important-right-to-carry-confidentiality-legislation-this-wednesday.aspxThis Wednesday, June 12, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee will hold its first hearing on legislation to further protect the confidentiality of concealed handgun license holders.  Senate Bill 60, sponsored by state Senator Joe Uecker (R-14), would permanently protect the confidentiality of concealed handgun license holders throughout the Buckeye State by eliminating the journalist access exception to this information.NRA-ILAMon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/hunting/issues-and-alerts/2013/6/north-carolina-important-legislative-updates-in-raleigh.aspxLast week, the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor Pat McCrory (R) took several important steps to protect your Right to Keep and Bear Arms and hunting heritage.  NRA-ILAMon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/north-carolina-important-legislative-updates-in-raleigh.aspxLast week, the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor Pat McCrory (R) took several important steps to protect your Right to Keep and Bear Arms and hunting heritage.  NRA-ILAMon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/maine-right-to-carry-reform-legislation-to-be-considered-next-week.aspxLD 660, important permitless carry legislation, will likely be considered by the Maine House of Representatives on Monday, June 10.NRA-ILASat, 08 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/grassroots-alerts/2013/vol-20,-no-23-06072013.aspxNRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 20:47:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/louisiana-legislature-adjourns-after-passing-many-progun-reforms.aspxThe Louisiana Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, June 6, after taking final action on a number of pro-Second Amendment bills in the last week of session.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/new-jersey-assembly-considering-misguided-gun-control-this-week.aspxOnly weeks after some anti-gun state Senators were caught on a live microphone discussing the need for “confiscation” of firearms after a Senate Budget Committee hearing, their Assembly colleagues fumbled through an embarrassing hearing this week on Senate Bill 2723/Assembly Bill 4182.  The New Jersey Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee failed to garner enough votes to pass the centerpiece gun control bill offered by Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3).   NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/south-carolina-self-defense-bill-delayed-until-next-legislative-session.aspxThis week, the South Carolina Legislature took several actions regarding Senate Bill 308, the Restaurant Carry bill introduced by state Senator Sean Bennett (R-38).  On Wednesday, after making several significant improvements, the state House passed S 308 and this bill was then returned to the state Senate for a concurrence vote.  Unfortunately, time was running out on the legislative session and this bill became bogged down with delaying tactics designed to kill it for the year.  At 5 p.m. on Thursday, the South Carolina Legislature adjourned for the year before the state Senate could act on the amended version of S 308NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/new-mexico-your-santa-fe-city-council-attempting-to-ban-standard-capacity-magazines.aspxThe Santa Fe City Council is currently considering an ordinance that would ban the future possession, sale or transfer of any ammunition feeding device that accepts, or can be readily converted to accept, more than ten rounds.  NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/rhode-island-concealed-carry-attack-stalls-in-committee-but-this-bill-is-still-alive.aspxOn Tuesday, House Bill 6160 was heard in the House Judiciary Committee.  After vocal opposition and testimony from gun owners, this committee voted to “hold the bill for further study.”  This procedural move keeps this legislation alive, but it does not advance in the legislative process without further action.  NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/maine-two-anti-gun-measures-defeated,-while-two-bills-attacking-private-firearm-transfers-could-be-considered-monday.aspxAfter being defeated on first reading in the state Senate, the state House successfully defeated two egregious anti-gun proposals this week:  NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/hunting/issues-and-alerts/2013/6/wisconsin-assembly-unanimously-approves-bill-to-increase-hunter-opportunity.aspxYesterday, in an overwhelming display of support, the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously approved a bill of importance to sportsmen and hunters in the Badger State, Assembly Bill 194.  AB 194, sponsored by state Representative Mary Czaja (R-35), would allow all hunters the opportunity to use a crossbow during the same time period as the big game archery season.  This bill would help increase hunter participation and preserve Wisconsin’s rich hunting heritage.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/wisconsin-assembly-unanimously-approves-bill-to-increase-hunter-opportunity.aspxYesterday, in an overwhelming display of support, the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously approved a bill of importance to sportsmen and hunters in the Badger State, Assembly Bill 194.  AB 194, sponsored by state Representative Mary Czaja (R-35), would allow all hunters the opportunity to use a crossbow during the same time period as the big game archery season.  This bill would help increase hunter participation and preserve Wisconsin’s rich hunting heritage.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/stabbed-woman-fights-off-attacker,-wxmi,-grand-rapids,-mich-052213.aspxSamantha Minehart was out feeding the horses on her family’s property in Castleton Township, Mich. when she was attacked by a knife-wielding criminal. The attacker stabbed Minehart in the stomach and leg, and put the knife to her throat, warning her not to “do anything stupid.” Minehart responded by drawing a gun and firing at the attacker, causing him to flee. Minehart was carrying a firearm because the family has had recent trouble with trespassers on their property. The family believes they have been targeted because Minehart’s deceased father was a public safety officer in Kalamazoo, Mich. NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2013/5/bill-introduced-to-get-state-department-out-of-the-gun-control-business.aspxAs longtime readers--and especially gun collectors--know, the State Department has often stood in the way of importing historic military firearms from overseas. The issue was highlighted early in the Obama administration, when the department first approved, and then denied, the importation and sale of collectible, American-made M1 Garand rifles and M1 carbines originally furnished to South Korea by the United States government. While the current State Department has cited concerns that the M1s will end up being used to commit crimes, these rifles are legal to make and purchase in the United States. Millions were made, and they are highly regarded for their historical significance.  The federal government even authorizes the sale of M1 Garand rifles and M1 carbines to collectors and marksmanship competitors through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/massachusetts-a-prescription-for-gun-control-supporters-in-massachusetts.aspxWe're not doctors and we're certainly not licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts. But if we were, we'd have some age-old device to give to gun control supporters in the Bay State's legislature, who are demanding that more gun control laws be imposed on top of unusually restrictive laws already in effect there: "Take a dose of common sense and call us in the morning." Evaluating the patient's history, we would find that Massachusetts used to have almost the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation. Until 1998, that is, when it made its laws even more restrictive, while in most states gun control restrictions were being eliminated or made less severe. And since Massachusetts tightened its gun laws 15 years ago, the numbers and per capita rates of firearm-related murders have increased there, while decreasing in the nation as a whole.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/nevada-gov-sandovals-office-barraged-with-calls-to-veto-gun-control-bill.aspxAlthough the governor for months has said he will veto the bill, 2,200 people called his office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, a day after the National Rifle Association asked gun control opponents to call and let him “hear your opposition.” Four out of five calls have been for the veto.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/guns-and-grade-school-panic.aspxThe specter of school shootings has brought a too typical staple to local newspaper sections: the boys disciplined at (or suspended from) grade school for bringing a toy gun or anything resembling a gun. The Washington Post just found the latest wild overreaction, from Calvert County, Md., a blue state that's cracked down on gun rights. "A kindergartner who brought a cowboy style cap gun onto his Calvert County school bus was suspended for 10 days after showing a friend the orange tipped toy, which he had tucked inside his backpack on his way to school," according to the family.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/amid-scandals,-joe-biden-doubles-down-on-gun-control.aspxVice President Joe Biden is pushing aside the scandals plaguing his boss to renew his war on guns, an unusual doubling down on a key fight the administration was humiliated on just two months ago.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/6/anti-gun-researchers-saddling-up-to-ride-again.aspxWith the racetrack dust having barely settled after this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and with the final leg of the Triple Crown--the Belmont Stakes--scheduled for this weekend, we can't help but marvel at the incredible ability of a horse, with 120 pounds on its back, to sustain better than a 35 mph pace over up to 1½ miles, often topping 40 mph in the home stretch. But no matter how big an appetite the world's fastest three-year-old Thoroughbreds work up during "the most exciting two minutes in sports," they haven't got a thing on gun control supporters in the public health field, when it comes to jockeying for position at the feeding trough. That's because the feeding trough the gun control supporters are galloping toward isn't one that's filled with oats; it's one that President Obama wants filled with your tax dollars. In January, Obama issued a memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a new "gun violence" research agenda "to improve knowledge of the causes of gun violence, the interventions that prevent gun violence, and strategies to minimize the public health burden of gun violence," and asked Congress to fund the research to the tune of $10 million.NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/6/un-arms-treaty-a-direct-threat-to-american-gun-ownership.aspxThe global organization Oxfam America has long served as a reliable cheerleader for nearly all misguided United Nations policy.  And a recent op ed piece by Oxfam America President Raymond Offenheiser, appearing on The Hill.com, offers a splendid illustration.   Offenheiser wants us to simultaneously believe the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty is both the single most important tool to cracking down on war crimes, and that the treaty has absolutely no teeth whatsoever.  That's twisted logic for sure.  In reality, the ATT directly threatens the Second Amendment rights and privacy of American gun owners. NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox also wrote a recent article on the treaty for The Hill.  If you want the truth about the ATT and its direct threat to American gun ownership, please read the article here. NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/6/outrage-of-the-week-06-07-13.aspxReports of overzealous enforcement of "zero tolerance" policies in our nation's public schools have become extraordinarily commonplace.  This week's outrage, however, is remarkable for its severity. According to a recent Washington Post article, the target of the Calvert County, Maryland school system's wrath is a 5-year-old, who is "all bugs and frogs and cowboys," according to his mother.  The little boy brought a cowboy-style, orange-safety-tipped toy cap gun onto his school bus to show to his friend, who had allegedly brought a water gun on the bus a day earlier.  As a result, the kindergartner was questioned by school officials for more than two hours before his mother was called.    NRA-ILAFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/connecticut-general-assembly-approves-legislation-to-fix-mistakes-made-by-hastily-passing-anti-gun-legislation.aspxOn Monday, the Connecticut General Assembly passed legislation designed to clarify and make technical corrections to the sweeping and radical “gun control” law enacted in April.  Considering that extreme law was introduced, passed by both legislative chambers and signed within 24 hours, it should come as no surprise that there were several flawed and unintended provisions contained in the original bill.  Due to anti-gun legislators’ haste in April, the state legislature was forced to pass corrective legislation, Senate Bill 1094.NRA-ILAThu, 06 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/california-two-anti-gun-bills-with-serious-consequences-scheduled-to-be-heard-on-tuesday.aspxOn Tuesday, June 11, two anti-gun bills are scheduled to be heard in the state Senate Public Safety Committee and the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.  Both of these bills have already passed in the state Assembly and MUST be stopped in the state Senate.  Please call AND e-mail members of these Senate committees TODAY.  Members of these Senate committees MUST hear that YOU OPPOSE these bills!  Contact information for members of these Senate committees is provided below.NRA-ILAThu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/nra-backed-kansas-law-bans-government-lobbying-on-gun-issues.aspxFresh off a series of legislative victories across the country, the National Rifle Association has launched a new effort starting in gun friendly Kansas seeking to clamp down on the use of government money to lobby on gun control issues.NRA-ILAThu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/maryland-sheriff-says-new-state-gun-law-violates-2nd-amendment.aspxA Maryland sheriff has declared the state's new gun control law unconstitutional and is asking county officials to support selective enforcement of the measure.The Cumberland Times News reports that Garrett County Sheriff Robert Corley voiced his opposition to the law at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting and presented the panel with a resolution he says protects citizens' rights.NRA-ILAThu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/texas-legislature-passes-record-number-of-progun-bills-but-key-items-remain-as-unfinished-business.aspxThe Texas Legislature adjourned its regular session on Memorial Day after passing fifteen pro-Second Amendment measures, and was immediately called back into special session by Governor Rick Perry to address the drawing of district lines in which federal and state lawmakers will run for re-election next year.  The Governor can add issue items to the agenda (known as "the call") as the special session progresses. NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/cox-un-arms-treaty-a-direct-threat-to-american-gun-ownership.aspxOxfam America has long served as a reliable cheerleader for nearly all misguided United Nations policy. However, Oxfam America President Raymond Offenheiser's Friday op ed ("President should ignore fear mongering and sign arms treaty") is an exceptional illustration of this blind allegiance. Offenheiser wants us to simultaneously believe the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty is both the single most important tool to cracking down on war crimes and that the treaty has absolutely no teeth whatsoever. That's twisted logic for sure. Here's the truth.The Arms Trade Treaty directly threatens the Second Amendment rights and privacy of American gun owners. Article 12 of the treaty "encourages" signatory nations to compile "records" of all "end users" of firearms imported into their county -- and to supply this sensitive personal information to the government of the exporting country.NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/sen-blumenthal-pushes-for-gun-amendment-in-immigration-bill.aspxWith the Senate set to debate immigration next week, supporters are focused on shoring up GOP support. But so far the most controversial amendment appears to be emerging on the left.Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said he would push to include amendments designed to curb immigrants' access to firearms in immigration legislation.NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/illinois-federal-appeals-court-gives-governor-30-days-to-review-concealed-gun-law.aspxThe 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday gave the state of Illinois an extra 30 days to lift its ban on concealed weapons.The court acted on Attorney General Lisa Madigan's request to allow Gov. Pat Quinn more time to review legislation passed last week. However, on issuing its ruling, the court said it would not issue another extension of its mandate past the new deadline of July 9.NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/new-york-sheriffs-take-stand-on-safe-act.aspxAfter the passage in January of tougher gun restrictions in New York, sheriffs across the state have joined a federal lawsuit challenging the legislation "to reinforce the sheriffs' position that portions of the (legislation) need to be changed and have a potentially negative impact on law abiding citizens," said Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero.The New York State Sheriffs' Association and five individual sheriffs have added their position to the record in the lawsuit filed by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association regarding the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013. The individual sheriffs listed are Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts, Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard, Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd, Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith and Fulton County Sheriff Thomas Lorey.NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/south-carolina-house-approves-bill-allowing-concealed-guns-in-restaurants.aspxPeople with concealed weapon permits could soon be able to carry their guns into South Carolina's restaurants and bars.The 100-12 vote in the House on Tuesday would allow the measure to become law before this year's legislative session ends.NRA-ILAWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/hawaii-honolulu-city-council-to-hear-progun-resolution-tomorrow.aspxResolution 13-74 CD1, introduced by council members Ron Menor and Kymberly Pine, will be heard tomorrow by the Honolulu City Council at 10:00am.  If adopted, Resolution 13-74 would aid the Honolulu Police Department as well as law-abiding gun owners, requesting HPD open new locations for permitting and registration at the Kapolei and Kaneohe Police Stations.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/resident-fights-off-two-armed-robbers,-the-journal-gazette,-fort-wayne,-ind-060313.aspxA resident of Fort Wayne, Ind. was near the front steps of his home when a pair of armed robbers approached and demanded money. The resident responded to the demand by retrieving a gun and firing at the criminals several times. One robber was struck multiple times and killed, while the other escaped harm. Following the shooting, Sgt. Mark Brooks of the Fort Wayne police said of the incident, “If someone tried to rob you on your front porch… you could be justified in using force to protect yourself, including deadly force.” A neighbor, who plans to leave the troubled south-side neighborhood where the shooting occurred, showed support for the armed citizen, telling local media, “I carry a gun myself, and if it was me, I’d have done the same thing.” NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/nevada-new-york-style-gun-control-bill-heading-to-governor-for-his-consideration.aspxFor most of the session, Senate Bill 221 was stalled in the state legislature.  Anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his organization, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, then began operating in Nevada and started a deceptive spending campaign.  Now on the final day of the 2013 legislative session, and in spite of obvious flaws recognized even by supporters, SB 221 passed in the Assembly by a 23 to 19 vote and the Senate by a 11 to 10 vote on May 22.  SB 221 is now going to the Governor. Governor Brian Sandoval (R) has indicated that he will veto this legislation but he needs to hear your opposition to SB 221.  Please respectfully encourage him to veto this misguided gun control effort.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/california-senate-committee-scheduled-to-vote-on-legislation-to-ban-sale-and-transfer-of-handguns.aspxAssembly Bill 169 is scheduled to be heard in the state Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, June 11.  Assembly Bill 169 (Dickinson) would prohibit the transfer of millions of lawfully owned handguns and jeopardize the continued ownership of constitutionally protected firearms.  Current California law allows handguns that are not on the state Department of Justice (DOJ) approved handgun roster to be sold or transferred to another individual through consignment sale or as a private party transfer, provided that the sale is completed through a licensed firearms retailer.  AB 169 would BAN the sale of ALL handguns (NEW and USED) that are NOT on the DOJ approved roster of "safe" handguns.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/illinois-attorney-general-asks-appeals-court-to-extend-deadline-for-conceal-carry-law.aspxAttorney General Lisa Madigan moved Monday to get Gov. Pat Quinn another month to mull over newly passed legislation to give Illinois gun owners authority to carry their weapons in public places.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/nevada-legislature-approves-bill-criminalizing-private-transfers.aspxA bill mandating universal background checks on all gun sales in Nevada is on its way to the governor's desk Monday after clearing the state Legislature on the last day it's in session.The Assembly voted 23-19 to give SB221 the final stamp of legislative approval.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/colorado-recall-election-looms-for-senator-who-backed-gun-control.aspxGun rights activists in Colorado turned in petition signatures Monday to set up the first recall in state history of a state lawmaker after he backed some of the strictest gun control measures to become law in the U.S. this year.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/reid,-biden-to-huddle-on-gun-legislation-soon.aspxWith immigration, budget issues and administration controversies sucking up all the Captiol’s oxygen, the once-charged debate over gun control has fallen largely by the wayside. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he plans to meet this week with Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-WVa., to determine whether there’s possible legislative action.NRA-ILATue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/colorado-signatures-submitted-to-recall-anti-gun-state-senate-president.aspxToday, the Basic Freedom Defense Fund announced that they have officially submitted 16,046 District 11 voter petition signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State for the recall of state Senator John Morse (D-11).  As President of the Colorado Senate, Morse played an instrumental role in passing the most onerous and restrictive legislation in Colorado’s history earlier this year.NRA-ILAMon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/news-issues/in-the-news/2013/6/pro-gun-camp-submits-petitions-to-recall-colorado-senate-president.aspxA recall campaign submitted stacks of petitions Monday to oust Colorado Senate President John Morse in what could become a national referendum on gun rights. Organizers said they turned in more than 16,000 signatures, well in excess of the 7,178 valid signatures needed to force the recall and even more than the 13,866 votes received by Mr. Morse in the 2010 election. NRA-ILAMon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/2013/criminals-second-encounter-with-armed-citizen-proves-fatal,-wistv,-columbia,-sc).aspxA homeowner in Orangeburg, S.C. shot and killed a home invader after the criminal used a shovel to break a back window to gain entry to the house. Neighbors expressed support for the armed citizen and were grateful for the fact that his daughter was not at home at the time of the incident. One neighbor in particular could empathize with the homeowner’s situation. Marion Ammonds had an encounter with the deceased criminal in 2010. At the time, Ammonds was helping to build a nearby house for his daughter when the criminal attempted to burglarize the home. Ammonds discovered the burglar, retrieved a firearm and held the criminal at gunpoint until police could arrive. NRA-ILAMon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/hunting/articles/2013/6/california-traditional-hunting-ammunition-ban-legislation-to-be-heard-in-state-senate-committee-on-natural-resources-and-water.aspxIf enacted, Assembly Bill 711 would make California the first state in the nation to prohibit the use of lead ammunition for ALL hunting.  Such a ban on traditional ammunition would have devastating effects on hunting and conservation.  You cannot let this happen!   AB 711 is scheduled to be heard in the state Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water on Tuesday, June 11th.  It is CRITICAL that YOU contact members of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water to strongly and respectfully urge them to OPPOSE AB 711.NRA-ILAMon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/6/rhode-island-concealed-carry-law-under-attack.aspxTomorrow afternoon, on June 4, House Bill 6160 is scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee upon “rise of the House.”  Sponsored by Representative Larry Valencia (D-39), House Bill 6160 would remove the town clerk and sergeant from the list of licensing officers for concealed carry permits. NRA-ILAMon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT