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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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Maryland: Montgomery County Passes Restrictions on Home-Built Firearms

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Maryland: Montgomery County Passes Restrictions on Home-Built Firearms

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 4-21 to place unnecessary restrictions on Maryland’s centuries-old practice ...

West Virginia: Pro-Gun Bills Pass

Thursday, April 8, 2021

West Virginia: Pro-Gun Bills Pass

Yesterday, the House of Delegates promptly voted 87-0 to concur with the Senate amendments to House Bill 2793. It now ...

Maine: Legislation to Ban Self-Defense at Polling Locations Scheduled for Committee Hearing

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Maine: Legislation to Ban Self-Defense at Polling Locations Scheduled for Committee Hearing

On Monday, April 12, the State and Local Government Committee is scheduled to consider legislation that would allow ...

Your NRA Worked to Make Constitutional Carry a Reality in Tennessee

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Your NRA Worked to Make Constitutional Carry a Reality in Tennessee

On Monday, February 22nd, Constitutional Carry was introduced and in less than 7 weeks it was signed into law in ...

South Carolina: Constitutional Carry Passes Critical Vote

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

South Carolina: Constitutional Carry Passes Critical Vote

Today, the House voted 69-47 to advance House Bill 3096 after second reading. This clears the way for ...

Alabama: House Committee Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Alabama: House Committee Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Today, the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 308 to the House floor.

Connecticut: Firearm Seizure Bill Moves to the House

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Connecticut: Firearm Seizure Bill Moves to the House

Earlier this week, the Connecticut state Joint Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 6355, which will take away ...

New Hampshire: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Self-Defense Bill

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

New Hampshire: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Self-Defense Bill

Earlier this week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 197, and in the ...

Wyoming: More Pro-Gun Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Wyoming: More Pro-Gun Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk

Yesterday, the Wyoming House concurred on Firearms Financial Discrimination legislation, House Bill 236, giving it final legislative approval.

North Dakota: Stand Your Ground Legislation Passed out of Senate Committee

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

North Dakota: Stand Your Ground Legislation Passed out of Senate Committee

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Stand Your Ground legislation, House Bill 1498, by a 5 to 2 vote. 

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.