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Vermont:  Gun Control Bill Advances on Party Line Vote

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Vermont: Gun Control Bill Advances on Party Line Vote

A dangerous gun control bill disguised as domestic violence prevention advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on ...

Alabama: Companion Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Introduced

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Alabama: Companion Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Introduced

This week, House Bill 414, sponsored by state Representative Isaac Whorton (R-38), was introduced as the companion bill ...

Iowa: House File 517 Passes Committee and Headed to Senate Floor

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Iowa: House File 517 Passes Committee and Headed to Senate Floor

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House File 517, the omnibus bill which would make many pro-gun reforms for ...

Wyoming: Self-Defense Legislation Vetoed Prior to Deadline

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Wyoming: Self-Defense Legislation Vetoed Prior to Deadline

On Tuesday, Governor Matt Mead vetoed NRA-backed House Bill 137 that was passed with overwhelming support from the ...

Illinois: Committee Passes Lead Ammunition Ban

Hunting  

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Illinois: Committee Passes Lead Ammunition Ban

Today, the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee passed Senate Bill 1985 by a 5-3 vote.

West Virginia: Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation Needs Your Help

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

West Virginia: Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation Needs Your Help

Multiple pro-gun and pro-hunting bills are awaiting consideration in the West Virginia Legislature and need your help to ...

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

ACTION REPORT! Three (3) Good Bills Passed Today 3/15/2017

ACTION # 1:  SB-128, the self-defense bill/burden of proof bill was heard by the full Senate on final ...

Maine Reminder: Several Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings this Friday

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Maine Reminder: Several Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings this Friday

On Friday, March 17, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety will be holding two public hearings ...

Nevada: SB 115 Scheduled for Work Session Tomorrow

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Nevada: SB 115 Scheduled for Work Session Tomorrow

Tomorrow, March 16, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a work session to consider Senate Bill 115. Sponsored by ...

New Jersey:  Second Stealth Attack Launched by Anti-Gun Legislators

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

New Jersey: Second Stealth Attack Launched by Anti-Gun Legislators

As reported Monday, the New Jersey Senate voted on SCR 149 without notice and without language being posted ...

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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.