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South Carolina: Open Carry Bill Committee Hearing Moved to Next Week

Friday, February 26, 2021

South Carolina: Open Carry Bill Committee Hearing Moved to Next Week

On March 2nd, the House Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of ...

New Hampshire: House Passes Self-Defense Legislation

Friday, February 26, 2021

New Hampshire: House Passes Self-Defense Legislation

Yesterday, the House of Representatives held a floor vote on self-defense legislation, House Bill 197. 

Colorado: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Next Week

Friday, February 26, 2021

Colorado: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Next Week

Next week, House Bill 1106 and Senate Bill 78 are scheduled for committee consideration on Monday and Thursday, ...

Texas: MORE NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced In House And Prioritized By Speaker Dade Phelan

Friday, February 26, 2021

Texas: MORE NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced In House And Prioritized By Speaker Dade Phelan

On Wednesday, we reported to you on House Bill 2249 and Senate Bill 18, NRA-backed bills which establish that firearms and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers ...

Mississippi: Your Action Needed - Preemption Legislation Heads to the House Floor

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Mississippi: Your Action Needed - Preemption Legislation Heads to the House Floor

Today, House Judiciary B Committee passed important preemption legislation, Senate Bill 2107.  The measure now heads to the House ...

Georgia: House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Georgia: House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill

Today, the House passed House Bill 218. The bill expands the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves ...

Kentucky: Committee Advances Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Firearm Businesses

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Kentucky: Committee Advances Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Firearm Businesses

The House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report to House Bill 175, to prevent discrimination against firearm businesses. ...

Iowa Permitless Carry Self Defense Package Bill Introduced

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Iowa Permitless Carry Self Defense Package Bill Introduced

Today, House Study Bill 254 was introduced to greatly improve self-defense in Iowa.

NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced By Texas Lawmakers and Prioritized by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced By Texas Lawmakers and Prioritized by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

COVID-19 and uncivil disorder have illustrated that in times of crisis or uncertainty, Americans buy guns.  Last year, as concerned citizens across ...

California Update: Bill Filing Deadline Passes

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

California Update: Bill Filing Deadline Passes

February 19th was the bill filing deadline for the California State Legislature. A few more bills to place restrictions ...

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.