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The Tennessean  

Friday, February 20, 2015

Tennessee State Rep.: Make gun-carry permits optional

Gun-carry permits ought to be optional, says state Rep. Rick Womick, who has proposed legislation to that effect.“That ...

NWI.com  

Friday, February 20, 2015

Illinois lawmakers propose dozens of firearm legislations

State lawmakers could review more than two dozen pieces of legislation this spring that could alter Illinois gun ...

The Associated Press  

Friday, February 20, 2015

Colorado Senate GOP Advances Permitless Carry

Senate Republicans approved legislation to let adults 21 and over carry a concealed gun without a permit.

The Legal Intelligencer  

Friday, February 20, 2015

Gun Law Challenges Prevail in Two Cases in Pa. Federal Court

Two federal judges in Pennsylvania have granted relief to people who had been barred by law from owning ...

Maine: Hearing Scheduled for Critical Bipartisan Election Reform Bill

Friday, February 20, 2015

Maine: Hearing Scheduled for Critical Bipartisan Election Reform Bill

Next Wednesday, February 25, at 10:00 A.M., the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee will hear numerous election reform ...

Montana: Pro-Gun Bills are Progressing in the Legislature, Your Action Needed

Hunting  

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Montana: Pro-Gun Bills are Progressing in the Legislature, Your Action Needed

Tomorrow, House Bill 371 is expecting its second reading vote in the Montana House of Representatives.  Sponsored by ...

Hawaii: Anti-Gun Legislation Deferred, Pro-Gun Bills Progressing

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Hawaii: Anti-Gun Legislation Deferred, Pro-Gun Bills Progressing

As previously reported, multiple firearm-related bills were considered in numerous committees in past weeks.  Thanks to your phone ...

Wyoming: Critical Pro-Gun Legislation Needs Your Help!

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Wyoming: Critical Pro-Gun Legislation Needs Your Help!

House Bill 114, legislation that would eliminate specific “gun free zones” in Wyoming, has been referred to the ...

Kansas: Permitless Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee, Heads to Senate Floor

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Kansas: Permitless Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee, Heads to Senate Floor

Today, the Kansas Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 45, NRA-backed permitless carry legislation, by a ...

Wisconsin: 48 Hour Waiting Period Repeal Bills Introduced

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Wisconsin: 48 Hour Waiting Period Repeal Bills Introduced

Senate Bill 35 and Assembly Bill 49 have both been introduced within their respective chamber in the Wisconsin State Legislature. ...

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.