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Beacon Hill Patch  

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Governor Calls for Clarity in "Assault Weapons" Ban Enforcement

Gov. Charlie Baker supports Massachusetts' longstanding assault weapons ban, but he nonetheless had questions Tuesday for Massachusetts Attorney ...

The Washington Post  

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Democrats take a more forceful stance on gun control

At the past three Democratic conventions, only one presidential nominee mentioned the scourge of gun violence. Eight years ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Olympic shooters thrust into gun-control debate

Sport shooters are staunch supporters of the Second Amendment, given their chosen event. Because they are public figures, ...

Arcadia Patch  

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Gun-Control Opponents Can Begin Efforts To Overturn Laws

Opponents of a set of recently signed gun control laws may begin gathering signatures to qualify referendums to ...

Roll Call  

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

"Gun Violence" Takes Center Stage at Democratic Convention

Democrats call it "gun violence" or "gun safety", but their real focus is on strict new anti-gun laws.

Just in Time for His Party’s Convention, Obama Administration Releases Latest Executive Gun Control

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Just in Time for His Party’s Convention, Obama Administration Releases Latest Executive Gun Control

On Friday, July 22, just as members of his party were gathering in Philadelphia to coronate Hillary Clinton ...

Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer Comes Out Against Question 1 Gun Control Ballot Initiative

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer Comes Out Against Question 1 Gun Control Ballot Initiative

Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer is the latest elected official in Nevada to come out against the Question ...

FACT CHECK: Gun Control Advocate Mark Kelly Misleads on Gun Issue

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

FACT CHECK: Gun Control Advocate Mark Kelly Misleads on Gun Issue

Hours before the issue of gun control took center stage at the Democratic National Convention, Mark Kelly, a leading gun ...

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

NRA Nevadans for Freedom Campaign Manager Responds to Outrageous Question 1 Letter to the Editor

In response to the July 8 story, "Latin Chamber endorses firearm ballot measure": Maggie Arias-Petrel, chairwoman of the Latin ...

FACT CHECK: California Congressman Brad Sherman talks gun control with CNN

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

FACT CHECK: California Congressman Brad Sherman talks gun control with CNN

NRA Fact Checks California Congressman Brad Sherman talks gun control with CNN.

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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.