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Arizona: Governor Hobbs Vetoes Three Pro-Gun Bills Passed by Legislature

Friday, May 16, 2025

Arizona: Governor Hobbs Vetoes Three Pro-Gun Bills Passed by Legislature

Despite strong support from the Arizona Legislature, Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed Senate Bills 1014, 1020, and 1143, each ...

Texas: House Passes Legislation Protecting Firearm Privacy and Concealed Carry Rights

Friday, May 16, 2025

Texas: House Passes Legislation Protecting Firearm Privacy and Concealed Carry Rights

On Tuesday May 13, the Texas House passed two pro-gun bills, House Bill 1403 and House Bill 1794. ...

Maine: Gun Bills Move Out of Committee and Head to the Floor

Friday, May 16, 2025

Maine: Gun Bills Move Out of Committee and Head to the Floor

On Thursday, May 15th, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary held several work sessions and voted on gun-related ...

Rhode Island: Semi-Auto Ban Being Pushed in Both Chambers

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Rhode Island: Semi-Auto Ban Being Pushed in Both Chambers

On Wednesday, May 14th, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a lengthy hearing on S.359, a sweeping semi-auto ban ...

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Session

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Session

On Wednesday, May 14th, the Missouri State Legislature adjourned sine die two days early.

Texas: House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Gun Buybacks!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Texas: House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Gun Buybacks!

Yesterday, the Texas House passed House Bill 3053, legislation that prohibits local governments from organizing or participating in ...

Alabama: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die From 2025 Session

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Alabama: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die From 2025 Session

On Wednesday, May 14th, the Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2025 legislative session. No significant pro-gun bills gained ...

House Committee on Ways and Means Advances Legislation Involving Suppressors

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

House Committee on Ways and Means Advances Legislation Involving Suppressors

Early this morning, The House Committee on Ways & Means, led by Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO-08) finished a ...

Louisiana: “Red Flag” Bill Defeated; House Passes Pro-Gun Bill

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Louisiana: “Red Flag” Bill Defeated; House Passes Pro-Gun Bill

Today, the Senate Judiciary C Committee deferred anti-gun SB 211, a "red flag" measure that grants the government the ...

Illinois: Legislation to Shut Down Gun Manufacturers in Committee Tomorrow

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Illinois: Legislation to Shut Down Gun Manufacturers in Committee Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee will hear House Bill 3320, a dangerous proposal that could effectively ...

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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.