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Illinois: Firearm Dealer Licensing Bill Passed Out of Committee

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Illinois: Firearm Dealer Licensing Bill Passed Out of Committee

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1657.  This onerous legislation will now go to the Senate floor ...

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Montana: Senate Sends Restaurant Carry Legislation to the Governor’s Desk

Yesterday, the Montana Senate passed House Bill 494 by a 31-19 vote.

National Review Online  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Yes, ‘Assault Rifles’ Are Good for Home Defense

One of the consistent arguments advanced in favor of banning so-called “assault rifles” from the civilian market is ...

Update: Action Needed on Gun Control Bill Headed to Arkansas House Floor Despite Strong Opposition

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Update: Action Needed on Gun Control Bill Headed to Arkansas House Floor Despite Strong Opposition

Despite overwhelming opposition from their constituents and Second Amendment supporters across Arkansas, the House Judiciary Committee passed an ...

Michigan: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Package Introduced

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Michigan: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Package Introduced

Yesterday, a package of bills were introduced in the Michigan Legislature which would remove the requirement to obtain ...

Pennsylvania Game Commission Finalizes Rules and Derails Efforts to Use Semi-Auto Rifles for Big Game Hunting

Hunting  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Pennsylvania Game Commission Finalizes Rules and Derails Efforts to Use Semi-Auto Rifles for Big Game Hunting

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission chose not to respect the rich hunting heritage of Pennsylvania gun owners by ...

McClatchy  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Gun enthusiasts want to make buying suppressors easier. They have a friend in Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr., an avid hunter who credits his Czech grandfather with getting him interested in the outdoors, ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Gun Control Advocates Say Newtown Ruling Is Bad Precedent

Gun control advocates are asking the Connecticut Supreme Court for permission to argue against a judge's decision last ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Georgia Senate Backs Guns on Campus, Setting up Final Vote

Georgians licensed to carry concealed weapons could take handguns onto college campuses under legislation approved Tuesday by the ...

Journal Sentinel  

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Bill would respect Right-to-Carry without permit in Wisconsin

People in Wisconsin would be able to carry concealed firearms without getting training or state permits, under legislation ...

NRA ILA

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.