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NRA Opposes David Chipman for ATF Director

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Friday, April 9, 2021

NRA Opposes David Chipman for ATF Director

During a press conference on Thursday, President Biden announced that he would once again be targeting law-abiding gun ...

North Carolina: Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal Filed

Friday, April 9, 2021

North Carolina: Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal Filed

On April 7th, Senate Bill 687 was filed, to legalize acquiring handguns without having to first apply for ...

Nevada: Committee Voting On Bill to Delay Return of Firearms

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Nevada: Committee Voting On Bill to Delay Return of Firearms

Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a work session, where they will vote on 

Thursday, April 8, 2021

North Dakota: Pro-Self-Defense Bills Advancing in the Peace Garden State

Today, the North Dakota Senate passed two pro-gun bills, House Bill 1450 and House Bill 1498. 

Kansas: Senate Passes Two Pro-Gun Measures with Bipartisan Support – Contact Your Representative

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Kansas: Senate Passes Two Pro-Gun Measures with Bipartisan Support – Contact Your Representative

Today, the Kansas Senate passed pro-gun omnibus legislation, House Bill 2058, and Eddie Eagle Gun Safety legislation, House Bill 2089.

Alabama: House Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Alabama: House Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Today, the House voted 69-18 to pass Senate Bill 308. It now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for her signature.

NRA-backed Constitutional Carry Signed in Tennessee

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

NRA-backed Constitutional Carry Signed in Tennessee

Gov. Bill Lee signs NRA-backed constitutional carry bill to advance the self-defense rights of all Tennessee gun owners. 

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 ...

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.