https://www.nraila.org:443/feeds/ilarssNational Rifle Association | NRA-ILA Newsen-usMon, 06 Apr 2026 20:50:58 GMThttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-addresses-defensive-carry-for-active-duty-military-membersJust as we were finalizing another article this week on pro-gun initiatives by the Trump Administration, yet another example was announced. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:30:47 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-addresses-defensive-carry-for-active-duty-military-membershttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/anti-gun-chicago-mayor-spends-astronomical-amounts-of-tax-dollars-on-armed-securityChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was dragged for spending over $30,000 of his campaign funds on hair and makeup in a year, is now facing scrutiny over the optics and price tag of his personal security force.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:55:08 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/anti-gun-chicago-mayor-spends-astronomical-amounts-of-tax-dollars-on-armed-securityhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-continues-to-deliver-for-gun-owners-with-recent-initiativesAmid a steady stream of headlines highlighting anti-gun legislative proposals in the states, ongoing litigation battles, and regulatory uncertainty, there is also good news to report on the Second Amendment front, courtesy of the Trump Administration. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:36:12 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-continues-to-deliver-for-gun-owners-with-recent-initiativeshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maine-legal-update-first-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-maine-s-72-hour-waiting-period-lawOn Friday, April 3, 2026, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the Maine District Court preliminary injunction in Beckwith v. Frey which has been holding the enforcement of Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law at bay since the law was originally passed. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:55:25 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maine-legal-update-first-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-maine-s-72-hour-waiting-period-lawhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/georgia-legislature-adjourns-from-2026-sessionThe Georgia General Assembly convened on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for the last day of legislative session and adjourned Sine Die in the early hours of Friday.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:16:52 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/georgia-legislature-adjourns-from-2026-sessionhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/idaho-legislature-adjourns-sine-die-from-2026-sessionOn Thursday, April 2nd, the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:35:17 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/idaho-legislature-adjourns-sine-die-from-2026-sessionhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/kentucky-governor-beshear-vetoes-pro-gun-bills-urge-your-legislators-to-overrideOn Thursday, April 2nd, Governor Andy Beshear vetoed two pro-gun bills, House Bill 78 and House Bill 312.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:53 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/kentucky-governor-beshear-vetoes-pro-gun-bills-urge-your-legislators-to-overridehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/rhode-island-gun-bans-on-tap-in-providence-next-weekOn Wednesday April 8, the House Judiciary Committee will meet in the House Lounge at 4 p.m. to launch an historic attack on our Second Amendment rights. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:43:19 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/rhode-island-gun-bans-on-tap-in-providence-next-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/west-virginia-governor-morrisey-signs-constitutional-carry-expansion-billOn Wednesday, April 1st, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 4106, expanding constitutional carry provisions to 18-20 year olds.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:52:13 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/west-virginia-governor-morrisey-signs-constitutional-carry-expansion-billhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-nfa-restrictions-on-suppressorsThe National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in Peterson v. United States, a case challenging the National Firearms Act of 1934’s registration and taxation requirements for suppressors.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:53:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-nfa-restrictions-on-suppressorshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-headed-to-governors-deskIt may be April Fool's Day, but good news from the Idaho Legislature is no joke!Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:19:35 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-headed-to-governors-deskhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/california-red-flag-expansion-bill-to-be-heard-in-committeeOn Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 AM, the Assembly Public Safety Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1753. Please use the Take Action button below to contact members of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety and urge them to OPPOSE AB 1753.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:43:53 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/california-red-flag-expansion-bill-to-be-heard-in-committeehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/louisiana-mandatory-storage-bill-deferred-in-committeeSenate Bill 344 was heard today in the Senate Judiciary C Committee but was deferred to next week following the adoption of late amendments. Please use the Take Action button below to contact members of the Senate Judiciary C Committee and urge them to OPPOSE SB 344.    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/louisiana-mandatory-storage-bill-deferred-in-committeehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-dieToday and Thursday are the last legislative days of the Georgia General Assembly, with Thursday marking the final opportunity for a bill to pass this session.    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:33 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-diehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/is-finland-looking-to-emulate-america-s-founding-era-on-firearmsWe’ve written before about Finland, a European nation with arguably better gun laws than the majority of the continent.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:15:58 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/is-finland-looking-to-emulate-america-s-founding-era-on-firearmshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/california-court-s-technical-issue-nullifies-background-checksCalifornia, already well known for its de-policing, non-prosecution, and other soft-on-crime policies, has taken enabling criminals to a whole new level.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:02:15 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/california-court-s-technical-issue-nullifies-background-checkshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/ammunition-serialization-the-five-cent-fiasco-in-illinoisDemocrat officials in Illinois have long taken unabashed pride in the abridgement of Second Amendment rights, and their latest attempt at “bullet control” is again making headlines.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:55:09 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/ammunition-serialization-the-five-cent-fiasco-in-illinoishttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/study-entrenched-and-intensifying-leftist-bias-in-social-science-researchA new study by James Manzi of the U.K.’s Oxford University has now confirmed what everyday Americans have seen for themselves at college and university campuses across the country.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:51:50 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/study-entrenched-and-intensifying-leftist-bias-in-social-science-researchhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/gun-free-zones-herd-honest-citizens-into-physical-and-legal-perilNever mind the homelessness, drug use, and routine violence … according to Empire State politicians, New York City’s transit system is a “sensitive place.”Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:39:21 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/gun-free-zones-herd-honest-citizens-into-physical-and-legal-perilhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-new-york-law-targeting-firearms-industryThe National Rifle Association—joined by the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, and Independence Institute—has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. v. James.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:34 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-new-york-law-targeting-firearms-industryhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-passes-senateOn Monday, March 30th, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, passed the Senate by a...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:02:32 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-passes-senatehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/maryland-gun-control-on-the-moveTwo weeks remain in the 2026 legislative session and gun control is on the move in Annapolis.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:26:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/maryland-gun-control-on-the-movehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/colorado-final-vote-on-3d-printing-ban-todayToday, March 30th, House Bill 26-1144 is on the agenda for a final floor vote in the Senate. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:13:33 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/colorado-final-vote-on-3d-printing-ban-todayhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-seeks-to-invalidate-california-s-handgun-roster-in-legal-challengeThe National Rifle Association has taken legal action challenging California’s Handgun Roster, a regulatory regime that effectively bans most commonly owned handguns.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:55:13 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-seeks-to-invalidate-california-s-handgun-roster-in-legal-challengehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260329/connecticut-pistol-ban-advances-in-the-legislatureLast week, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB5043 - A bill championed by Governor Ned Lamount aimed at banning so-called "convertible pistols".Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:03:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260329/connecticut-pistol-ban-advances-in-the-legislaturehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-advances-in-the-senateOn Thursday, March 26th, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, passed unanimously out of the Senate State Affairs committee. S 1430 now advances to the Senate Floor for further consideration. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:34:47 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-advances-in-the-senatehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/kentucky-industry-liability-protection-bill-heads-to-governors-deskOn Friday, March 27th, the Senate passed House Bill 78, strengthening industry liability protections.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:59 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/kentucky-industry-liability-protection-bill-heads-to-governors-deskhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/kansas-state-level-suppressor-bill-headed-to-governors-deskLast night, both chambers of the legislature passed House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short-barreled firearms from the controlled weapons list at the state level. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:47:17 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260327/kansas-state-level-suppressor-bill-headed-to-governors-deskhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/utah-governor-cox-signs-pro-gun-legislation-into-lawThis morning, alongside firearm industry and advocacy partners, Governor Cox signed House Bill 214 into law during a ceremony in Salt Lake City, marking a significant legislative victory for protecting lawful commerce in the firearms industry.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:51:49 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/utah-governor-cox-signs-pro-gun-legislation-into-lawhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-dieWith only three legislative days remaining—Friday, March 27; Tuesday, March 31; and Thursday, April 2 (Sine Die)—Senate Bill 499 is currently in the Rules Committee and eligible to be placed on the House floor calendar. Please use the Take Action button below to contact House members and urge them to bring SB 499 to the floor for a vote before the session adjourns.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:34:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-diehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/florida-attorney-general-says-nonviolent-felons-retain-second-amendment-rightsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has taken the position—consistent with the NRA’s—that nonviolent felons retain their Second Amendment rights.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:17:56 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/florida-attorney-general-says-nonviolent-felons-retain-second-amendment-rightshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/maine-house-and-senate-votes-on-ffl-killer-bill-next-weekNext week, House and Senate sessions are scheduled for March 30th and the 31st, and L.D. 1821 is queued at the top of their lists.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:32:06 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/maine-house-and-senate-votes-on-ffl-killer-bill-next-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/new-york-majority-democrats-plan-to-tax-away-your-second-amendmentEver since the 2022 Bruen decision, anti-gun lawmakers in New York have been scheming for ways to circumvent the Court’s decision.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:04:03 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/new-york-majority-democrats-plan-to-tax-away-your-second-amendmenthttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/washington-governor-signs-3d-printing-banThe Washington legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session on March 12. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:51:07 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260326/washington-governor-signs-3d-printing-banhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/ohio-senate-passes-suppressor-legislationToday, The Senate passed SB 214 by a vote of 31-1, legislation to remove firearm suppressors from the definition of “dangerous ordnance” in the Ohio Revised Code. This legislation now goes to the house where it will receive a committee assignment.  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:21:54 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/ohio-senate-passes-suppressor-legislationhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/minnesota-gun-free-zone-expansion-bill-in-committee-this-weekOn Thursday, March 26th, the Senate State and Local Government Committee will hold a hearing on SF 2320, expanding "gun-free" zones. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:10:50 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/minnesota-gun-free-zone-expansion-bill-in-committee-this-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/oklahoma-house-passes-second-amendment-restoration-legislationYesterday, the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 4125 by a unanimous vote of 96-0. The measure now advances to the Senate for further consideration.     Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:16:40 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260325/oklahoma-house-passes-second-amendment-restoration-legislationhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/kentucky-committee-hearing-on-industry-liability-protection-bill-this-weekOn Thursday, March 26th, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 78, strengthening industry liability protections. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:38:22 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/kentucky-committee-hearing-on-industry-liability-protection-bill-this-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/oklahoma-firearms-education-bill-passes-house-heads-to-senateYesterday, the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 3312 by a vote of 84-10. The measure now advances to the Senate for further consideration. Please use the Take Action button below to contact your State Senator and urge them to SUPPORT HB 3312.  Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:37:31 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/oklahoma-firearms-education-bill-passes-house-heads-to-senatehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/hawaii-red-flag-expansion-bill-scheduled-for-house-hearingOn Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 PM, the House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs will hear Senate Bill 2575, a measure that would dramatically increase penalties associated with Hawaii’s Gun Violence Protective Orders (GVPOs), commonly known as “red flag” orders. Please consider submitting testimony OPPOSING SB 2575 through the Hawaii Legislative website AND use the Take Action button below to contact members of the Committee directly. For help creating an account and submitting testimony, click here.  Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:23:31 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/hawaii-red-flag-expansion-bill-scheduled-for-house-hearinghttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/colorado-final-house-vote-on-parts-regulation-bill-todayToday, March 24th, the House will hold the final vote on SB 26-043, increasing regulation of firearm parts. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260324/colorado-final-house-vote-on-parts-regulation-bill-todayhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-introducedThanks to the efforts of dedicated pro 2A legislators and your NRA, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, has been introduced in the legislature. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:02:21 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-introducedhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/reserve-your-seat-for-2026-annual-meeting-find-your-nra-grassroots-seminarTime is running out, but you can still make plans and join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, coming to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, April 16–19, 2026!Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:15:57 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/reserve-your-seat-for-2026-annual-meeting-find-your-nra-grassroots-seminarhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/philadelphia-joins-in-on-deceptive-lawsuits-against-glockLegal warfare continues against the firearms industry in the form of yet another lawsuit filed against Glock. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:06:20 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/philadelphia-joins-in-on-deceptive-lawsuits-against-glockhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/nra-ila-remembers-martial-artist-cultural-icon-and-patriot-chuck-norrisFriday, March 20, brought the sad news that Chuck Norris, a great American patriot, had died. He was 86 years old.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:47:59 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/nra-ila-remembers-martial-artist-cultural-icon-and-patriot-chuck-norrishttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/virginia-lawmakers-want-to-punish-crime-victims-and-exempt-themselves-from-gun-controlAnti-gun lawmakers in Virginia’s General Assembly recently earned well-deserved scorn by trying to create a special carveout for themselves in one of their numerous gun control bills. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:35:47 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/virginia-lawmakers-want-to-punish-crime-victims-and-exempt-themselves-from-gun-controlhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/soros-funded-da-blames-2a-supporters-for-terrorist-attack-by-foreign-born-felonNorfolk, VA, Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi was desperate to seize the narrative on responsibility for what the FBI are investigating as a terrorist attack on the campus of Old Dominion University that claimed the life of a professor of military science. Two students, both ROTC cadets, were also injured.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:11:54 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/soros-funded-da-blames-2a-supporters-for-terrorist-attack-by-foreign-born-felonhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/nra-defeats-california-gun-control-law-state-must-pay-nearly-500-000-in-attorney-fees-incurred-by-nraToday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a stipulation for final judgment and permanent injunction in Safari Club International v. Bonta, under which the state conceded that its firearm advertising restriction is unconstitutional and agreed to pay $481,749.72 in attorney fees incurred by the NRA in our fight to vindicate the plaintiffs’ basic free speech rights. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:54:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/nra-defeats-california-gun-control-law-state-must-pay-nearly-500-000-in-attorney-fees-incurred-by-nrahttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/vermont-omnibus-gun-control-bill-passes-house-with-significant-amendmentsOn March 19, 2026, Vermont’s massive “omnibus” gun control bill was passed in the House with significant amendments and is now headed to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:06:38 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260323/vermont-omnibus-gun-control-bill-passes-house-with-significant-amendments