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Texas: Message to Lawmakers on HB 1927: Coming Close Doesn’t Count

Monday, May 10, 2021

Texas: Message to Lawmakers on HB 1927: Coming Close Doesn’t Count

Many of you have asked for an update on HB 1927, constitutional carry legislation.  Here are links to ...

NICS Numbers Tell a Story

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Monday, May 10, 2021

NICS Numbers Tell a Story

NICS numbers rise. Readers know the rest. Self-reliance and firearms ownership are time-honored American traditions.

Canada’s “Dead” Long-Gun Registry Still Used by Police

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Canada’s “Dead” Long-Gun Registry Still Used by Police

Concerning the repudiated long gun registry and the federal police agency responsible for implementing and enforcing Canada’s gun ...

New York Times Throws ATF Pity Party

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Monday, May 10, 2021

New York Times Throws ATF Pity Party

The publication of a lengthy New York Times or Washington Post opinion piece disguised as news that commiserates about the purportedly beleaguered ...

Colorado: House Expected to Consider Pair of Anti-Gun Measures this Week

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Colorado: House Expected to Consider Pair of Anti-Gun Measures this Week

With bills rapidly advancing through the legislature, the Colorado House will likely consider two anti-gun measures this week and ...

ATF Proposed Rule a Blatant Attack on American Gun Industry

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Saturday, May 8, 2021

ATF Proposed Rule a Blatant Attack on American Gun Industry

Two weeks ago we reported on a leaked document that appeared to be a new ATF proposed rule to amend ...

Vermont: Amendment Poses Legal Jeopardy for Citizens Engaged in Self-Defense

Friday, May 7, 2021

Vermont: Amendment Poses Legal Jeopardy for Citizens Engaged in Self-Defense

Legislation introduced this session to address policing took a turn for the worse recently.  It was amended in ...

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Arizona: Gov. Ducey Signs Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Bill

Today, Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1382 into law, to ensure that access to the Second Amendment remains protected from ...

South Carolina: Senate Passes Open Carry With Free CWP Amendment

Friday, May 7, 2021

South Carolina: Senate Passes Open Carry With Free CWP Amendment

Yesterday, the Senate voted 28-16 to pass House Bill 3094, the open carry bill. Though the constitutional carry amendment failed, the ...

New Hampshire: House Committee to Vote on Legislation to Fix Handgun Purchase Process

Friday, May 7, 2021

New Hampshire: House Committee to Vote on Legislation to Fix Handgun Purchase Process

On Monday, May 10, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is expected to vote on NRA-backed ...

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.