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Indiana: Victim Defense Bill Needs Your Help

Friday, March 17, 2017

Indiana: Victim Defense Bill Needs Your Help

With the end of the Indiana 2017 legislative session approaching, the Senate Judiciary Committee must decide whether they will consider House ...

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

House Passes Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds the House of Representatives today for passing The ...

Utah: Self-Defense Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Utah: Self-Defense Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

House Bill 198 has officially arrived on the desk of Governor Gary Herbert and awaits his signature.

Vermont:  Gun Control Bill Advances on Party Line Vote

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Vermont: Gun Control Bill Advances on Party Line Vote

A dangerous gun control bill disguised as domestic violence prevention advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on ...

Alabama: Companion Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Introduced

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Alabama: Companion Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Introduced

This week, House Bill 414, sponsored by state Representative Isaac Whorton (R-38), was introduced as the companion bill ...

Iowa: House File 517 Passes Committee and Headed to Senate Floor

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Iowa: House File 517 Passes Committee and Headed to Senate Floor

On March 16, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House File 517, the omnibus bill which would make many pro-gun ...

Wyoming: Self-Defense Legislation Vetoed Prior to Deadline

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Wyoming: Self-Defense Legislation Vetoed Prior to Deadline

On Tuesday, Governor Matt Mead vetoed NRA-backed House Bill 137 that was passed with overwhelming support from the ...

Illinois: Committee Passes Lead Ammunition Ban

Hunting  

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Illinois: Committee Passes Lead Ammunition Ban

On March 16, the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee passed Senate Bill 1985 by a 5-3 vote.

West Virginia: Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation Needs Your Help

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

West Virginia: Pro-Gun and Pro-Hunting Legislation Needs Your Help

Multiple pro-gun and pro-hunting bills are awaiting consideration in the West Virginia Legislature and need your help to ...

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Florida Action Report: Three (3) Good Bills Passed Today 3/15/2017

ACTION # 1:  SB-128, the self-defense bill/burden of proof bill was heard by the full Senate on final ...

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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.