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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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California: Firearm Excise Tax Legislation Introduced

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

California: Firearm Excise Tax Legislation Introduced

This week, the California Legislature convened for an organizational session and swearing in ceremonies for legislators. During their ...

Oklahoma: Constitutional Carry Pre-Filed in the Senate for 2019

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Oklahoma: Constitutional Carry Pre-Filed in the Senate for 2019

Recently, Senator Nathan Dahm pre-filed constitutional carry legislation, Senate Bill 12 for the 2019 Legislative Session. 

Warning to New Mexico Gun Owners: Expect Unprecedented Attacks On Your Second Amendment Rights During The 2019 Legislative Session

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Warning to New Mexico Gun Owners: Expect Unprecedented Attacks On Your Second Amendment Rights During The 2019 Legislative Session

While the New Mexico Legislature will not convene for its 60-day Regular Session until January 15, lawmakers can start ...

Wall Street Journal  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

How Dick’s Sporting Goods Decided to Change Its Gun Policy

Dick’s expects same-store sales to fall between 3% and 4% this year, in line with the calculations it ...

The Hill  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

House Dems to introduce bill to criminalize private firearms transfers: report

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) plans to introduce a bill that will require universal background checks, according to the ...

Town Hall  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Rep. Scalise Explains to 'The View' Why His Position on Gun Control Hasn't Changed After Being Shot

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) explained his firm pro-Second Amendment stance to ‘View’ host Whoopi Goldberg Tuesday.

Des Moines Register  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Michael Bloomberg focuses on climate change, gun control in his first visit to Iowa

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his debut Iowa appearance as a possible presidential candidate Tuesday ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Freshman Lawmakers in Congress ready to use new-won power

"We know that all of our issues are tied and are the same," she added. "There is no ...

Washington Examiner  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

American kids are 'political pawns' in gun control battle, CEOs say

America's partisan standoff over gun regulation has made pawns of the nation's youth, the heads of two companies ...

Mercury News  

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

California: Contra Costa supervisors ask state to ban gun shows at fairgrounds

Deciding that gun shows don’t belong at the county fairgrounds, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to ...

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.