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Whether you're traveling interstate, have recently moved, or are a long-time resident, knowing your specific state's gun laws is an important part of gun ownership.

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Texas Tribune  

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Bill to reduce handgun license fee in Texas reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

The proposal, Senate Bill 16, would reduce the first-time fee for a license to carry from $140 to ...

Oregon: Governor Signs Bill to Expand Hunting Opportunities

Hunting  

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Oregon: Governor Signs Bill to Expand Hunting Opportunities

Today, May 17, Governor Kate Brown (D) signed House Bill 2566 into law.  Introduced by state Representative Brad ...

New Jersey: Senate Bill Would Publicly Finance Gun Control Agenda

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

New Jersey: Senate Bill Would Publicly Finance Gun Control Agenda

As lawmakers in Trenton annually struggle with whopping budget deficits and struggle to adequately fund roads, bridges, schools ...

Detroit Free Press  

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Bill would allow Right-to-Carry without permits in Michigan

“It is currently legal in the state of Michigan for a law-abiding person to openly carry a firearm ...

The Detroit News  

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Michigan Right-to-Carry bills spark debate

Second Amendment supporters and gun control advocates flooded a legislative hearing on the bills Tuesday, prompting House staff ...

Associated Press  

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Oklahoma Department of Human Services Amends Gun Policy

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the Oklahoma Department of Human Services violated foster parents' ...

Illinois: House Committee Passes Bill to Close Local Gun Dealers

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Illinois: House Committee Passes Bill to Close Local Gun Dealers

The House Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1657 by a 7-6 vote.

Baltimore Sun  

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Baltimore City Council votes to legalize stun guns

The Baltimore City Council voted 14-1 Monday to legalize stun gun possession by city residents, a move that ...

Washington Free Beacon  

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Virginia Democrats Spar Over Gun-Control Records in Governor’s Race

Virginia Democrats are fighting over their gun-control records in the lead up to next month's gubernatorial primary election.

Associated Press  

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Preemption bill likely dead for year in Nebraska

A bill that would have barred Nebraska towns and cities from enacting stricter limits on guns than state ...

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.