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New Mexico: Anti-Gun Bills Heard in Committee

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

New Mexico: Anti-Gun Bills Heard in Committee

Today, Senate Bill 17, the omnibus gun control bill, was heard in the House Judiciary Committee and Senate Bill 261, ...

VA Announces End To Policy that Strips the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

VA Announces End To Policy that Strips the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the VA will no longer report veterans to the FBI’s National ...

Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly continues to move forward with unconstitutional legislation banning commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms and standard ...

Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files

Legal warfare against constitutionally protected rights continues, with ideas and information increasingly in the crosshairs.

“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control

Not too long ago, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dismissed President Donald Trump’s assessment of over-the-top violent crime in Chicago as ...

Oregon: Legal and Policy Concerns Ignored as Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill Advances

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Oregon: Legal and Policy Concerns Ignored as Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill Advances

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee held a work session to “fix” the extremely flawed gun control Ballot Measure ...

Washington: 3D Printing Ban Passes House

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Washington: 3D Printing Ban Passes House

Last night, the House passed House Bill 2320, the 3D printing ban. An amendment to the bill was approved, and ...

Colorado: Firearm Parts Regulation Bill Eligible for Floor Votes This Week!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Colorado: Firearm Parts Regulation Bill Eligible for Floor Votes This Week!

On Wednesday, February 18th, the Senate will have the second reading of Senate Bill 26-043, regulating firearm barrels.

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Advances Toward House Floor Vote

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Advances Toward House Floor Vote

Today, the House Judiciary Committee favorably passed House Bill 1551 by a vote of 13-5, marking an important ...

Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Tuesday, February 17th, the Minnesota Legislature began the 2026 legislative session. As in 2025, the Legislature can expect to see both pro ...

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Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.