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Second Amendment Momentum: Quick Takeaways from SHOT Show

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Second Amendment Momentum: Quick Takeaways from SHOT Show

Last week’s 48th annual SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade) Show hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)) showcased not ...

ATF Rewrites Rules for Addicts/Unlawful Drug Users as Supreme Court Case Looms

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Monday, January 26, 2026

ATF Rewrites Rules for Addicts/Unlawful Drug Users as Supreme Court Case Looms

On Jan. 22, ATF published an interim final rule (IFR) that revises the agency’s approach to determining who is an ...

Commonwealth Countries Continue to Illustrate Folly of Overreach on Guns

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Commonwealth Countries Continue to Illustrate Folly of Overreach on Guns

As America gets ready to embark on its 250th birthday celebrations, it’s a good time to assess and ...

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

Friday, January 23, 2026

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

On Monday, January 26th, the Senate Courts of Justice committee will hold a hearing on over a dozen gun control ...

Washington: Bill Removing the Fee Cap on Firearm Background Checks Scheduled for Hearing

Friday, January 23, 2026

Washington: Bill Removing the Fee Cap on Firearm Background Checks Scheduled for Hearing

On Tuesday, January 27th, the Senate Law & Justice committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill ...

Colorado: Hearing Scheduled for Red Flag Expansion Bill

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Colorado: Hearing Scheduled for Red Flag Expansion Bill

On Tuesday, January 27th, the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill ...

Indiana: Pro-Gun Bills Advance from Committee

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Indiana: Pro-Gun Bills Advance from Committee

Two pro-gun bills have advanced in the Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1052 has passed the Indiana House ...

Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Yesterday, January 21st, the Senate held the final vote on Senate Bill 5098, a carry-over bill from the ...

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

On Thursday, January 22nd, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 2, deregulating suppressors, ...

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Today, January 21, the Hawaii State Legislature begins the 2026 legislative session. As in previous years, lawmakers can ...

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.