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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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The Washington Examiner  

Monday, February 27, 2017

Women with guns: The next threat to the Democratic Party

Abby Ross never spent time around guns until a little more than a decade ago. "I grew up ...

Washington Post  

Monday, February 27, 2017

On gun violence, the 4th Circuit chooses fear over the law

For those who have been paying attention, the court’s decision is unsurprising. The federal judiciary has been undermining ...

Washington Post  

Monday, February 27, 2017

More states are allowing people to carry concealed handguns without a permit

New Hampshire this week passed a law allowing residents to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, joining ...

Associated Press  

Monday, February 27, 2017

Illinois Lawmaker Aims to Lift Noise Suppressors Ban

An Illinois lawmaker is looking to legalize the possession of noise suppressors in Illinois in order to reduce ...

Des Moines Register  

Monday, February 27, 2017

Iowa: Majority support 'stand your ground' legislation

A bill recently introduced in the Iowa House would make sweeping changes to the state's weapons laws. It ...

Des Moines Register  

Monday, February 27, 2017

Iowa: House bill provides overdue gun reforms

House Study Bill 133 will offer some common-sense gun reforms to Iowa’s firearms and use of force laws ...

Nevada: Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearings Next Week

Friday, February 24, 2017

Nevada: Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearings Next Week

Senate Bill 115, sponsored by state Senator Moises Denis (D-2), would expand the list of places firearms are ...

Last Chance! Urge Your Senators to Confirm Ryan Zinke!

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Hunting  

Friday, February 24, 2017

Last Chance! Urge Your Senators to Confirm Ryan Zinke!

Three weeks ago, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources approved President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of ...

Amicus Briefs Filed in Support of Petition for Supreme Court Review in Peruta Right-to-Carry Case

Friday, February 24, 2017

Amicus Briefs Filed in Support of Petition for Supreme Court Review in Peruta Right-to-Carry Case

In January, California Rifle & Pistol Association attorneys filed a petitionwith the United States Supreme Court asking the ...

A Fourth Circuit Trifecta: New Rulings Confirm Need for Judges who Respect Second Amendment

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Friday, February 24, 2017

A Fourth Circuit Trifecta: New Rulings Confirm Need for Judges who Respect Second Amendment

Anyone still unconvinced about the importance of the courts and the need for justices who support Second Amendment ...

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.