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Washington Post  

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Among the priorities of a new Virginia congressman: Void D.C.’s strict gun laws

Rep. Thomas Garrett’s bill, filed March 15, would eliminate the District’s prohibition on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

North Dakota Legislature passes permitless Right-to-Carry

The North Dakota Legislature has voted to allow most adults to carry a concealed firearm without a permit, ...

Columbus Dispatch  

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Ohio: Law allowing guns in parking lots takes effect

Employers can no longer forbid workers from bringing guns on company property if the weapons remain locked in ...

Nevada: Senate Passes Anti-Gun SB 115

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Nevada: Senate Passes Anti-Gun SB 115

Yesterday, March 21, the Senate passed anti-gun Senate Bill 115 with a 12-9 vote.  SB 115 was sent to the ...

California: Update on Firearm-Related Bills heard in Committee Today, March 21

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

California: Update on Firearm-Related Bills heard in Committee Today, March 21

Today, March 21, several firearm- and hunting-related bills were heard and passed by their respective committees.  

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Florida Urgent Alert! Burden of Proof, Open Carry & Church Carry Bills up in House Judiciary on Thursday 3/23/2017

HB-245 by Rep. Bobby Payne, HB-779 and HB-849 by Rep. Neil Combee will ALL be heard by the ...

Oklahoma: Support Legislation to Prevent Your Taxes from Being Used to Fund Gun Control

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Oklahoma: Support Legislation to Prevent Your Taxes from Being Used to Fund Gun Control

Currently awaiting consideration by the Oklahoma House of Representatives is House Bill 1803.

North Dakota: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Headed to Governor Burgum!

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

North Dakota: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Headed to Governor Burgum!

Today, House Bill 1169 passed the North Dakota Senate with a 34-13 vote!  HB 1169 now heads to Governor ...

Ohio: Critical Self-Defense Law Takes Effect Today!

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Ohio: Critical Self-Defense Law Takes Effect Today!

Today, March 21, the provisions of the critical self-defense legislation, Sub. Senate Bill 199, go into effect.  Thanks ...

Illinois: Gun Seizure Bill Could be Heard by House at Any Time

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Illinois: Gun Seizure Bill Could be Heard by House at Any Time

The Illinois House of Representatives could consider House Bill 2354 at any time.

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.