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Whether you're traveling interstate, have recently moved, or are a long-time resident, knowing your specific state's gun laws is an important part of gun ownership.

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Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Tuesday, February 17th, the Minnesota Legislature began the 2026 legislative session. As in 2025, the Legislature can expect to see both pro ...

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Today, February 17th is the legislative crossover deadline in Virginia, and any bills that have not left their ...

Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings

Monday, February 16, 2026

Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings

The Hawaii State Senate is set to consider two separate anti-gun proposals in different committees over the coming ...

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Scheduled for House Committee Hearing

Monday, February 16, 2026

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Scheduled for House Committee Hearing

Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee will hear important pro-industry legislation providing liability protections to the firearm ...

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow!

Monday, February 16, 2026

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee will hear the omnibus gun control package that would severely undermine ...

Washington: Mandatory Storage Bill Available for Floor Vote

Friday, February 13, 2026

Washington: Mandatory Storage Bill Available for Floor Vote

House Bill 1152, a mandatory "one size fits all" storage requirement, is on second reading on the House floor ...

Colorado: Multiple Hearings in House Judiciary Next Week

Friday, February 13, 2026

Colorado: Multiple Hearings in House Judiciary Next Week

Next week, the House Judiciary Committee will hold several hearings on firearm legislation; one on Tuesday, February 17th, ...

New Mexico: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Threatens Lawful Carry

Friday, February 13, 2026

New Mexico: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Threatens Lawful Carry

Anti-gun lawmakers in Santa Fe are advancing Senate Bill 261, legislation that would expand firearm prohibitions around voting ...

Virginia: Committee Hearing on Statewide Carry Ban This Friday

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Virginia: Committee Hearing on Statewide Carry Ban This Friday

On Friday, February 13th, the House Public Safety committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 1524, jeopardizing ...

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Passes House Committee!

Thursday, February 12, 2026

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Passes House Committee!

Last night, the New Mexico House Commerce & Economic Development Committee passed the omnibus gun control package despite ...

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.