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New Mexico: Governor Wastes Law Enforcement Resources to Ensure Gun Stores are Shuttered

Thursday, March 26, 2020

New Mexico: Governor Wastes Law Enforcement Resources to Ensure Gun Stores are Shuttered

In response to the Covid 19 outbreak, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered the closure of all businesses she doesn’t consider “Essential.”

Maine: Gun Stores Being Shut Down

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Maine: Gun Stores Being Shut Down

In response to COVID-19, Governor Mills issued an executive order that required all non-essential businesses to close their ...

Washington Examiner  

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Teenager opens fire on three armed men after attempted burglary

A 17-year-old shot and killed at least one of three armed intruders who broke into his Georgia home, ...

Minnesota: Governor Walz Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid 19

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Minnesota: Governor Walz Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid 19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tim Walz has issued Executive Order 20-20, the “Stay at Home” order ...

Colorado: Governor Polis Allows Gun Stores to Remain Open During State Lockdown

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Colorado: Governor Polis Allows Gun Stores to Remain Open During State Lockdown

Governor Jared Polis’ recent Order D2020-017 designates “firearms stores” under “Critical Retail,” exempting them from being shut down during this ...

Idaho: Governor Little Protects the Second Amendment – Gun Stores Will Remain Open

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Idaho: Governor Little Protects the Second Amendment – Gun Stores Will Remain Open

Governor Brad Little’s recent Order to Self-Isolate designates firearm-related businesses, including gun stores, as “essential,” exempting them from being shut down during ...

West Virginia: Governor Signs Important Preemption Bill

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

West Virginia: Governor Signs Important Preemption Bill

Today, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 96 to strengthen West Virginia’s preemption law.

Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Order In Response to COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Order In Response to COVID-19

On March 23rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-21 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes a ...

Arizona: Legislature Adjourns For Recess

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Arizona: Legislature Adjourns For Recess

On March 24th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned for a recess until April 13th due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Florida Alert! It's Here! A Way for You to Help Save Your Guns & Gun Rights

Members and friends keep asking me what they can do to help -- well, keep reading.  If you ...

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.