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Grassroots Spotlight: Remembering Michael Omatsu

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Grassroots Spotlight: Remembering Michael Omatsu

The term "I am the NRA" speaks truth and strength to those special NRA members that choose to be strong advocates in their communities. Michael Omatsu was a passionate NRA-ILA FrontLines Activist Leader (FAL) who went above and beyond the call to support and advance freedom in Kansas.

Michael Omatsu, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away late last year. Prior to his passing, Michael was a dedicated FAL, and was greatly appreciated; not only by NRA-ILA, but by all of those that were fortunate enough to work with him.  He stayed active by hosting monthly activities in Kansas in support of the Second Amendment. You could often find Michael alongside his friend and fellow FAL, Steve King (Lee's Summit, Missouri), working with NRA members and supporters, and emphasizing why it is so important to get involved in protecting our Second Amendment rights. From gun shows, to NRA Days, and shooting sports competitions, Michael was there. From Kansas to Missouri to Nebraska, Michael was that FAL without any borders in support of our Second Amendment rights.

Prior to becoming an FAL, Michael served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard for 22 years. He served his country in a variety of ways, and was always prepared to go out in his community to let people know how important our Second Amendment rights are. Michael will truly be missed as an FAL, and our gratitude for his work through NRA-ILA will never be forgotten.  



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Virginia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session; Anti-Gun Bills on Governor's Desk

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Virginia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session; Anti-Gun Bills on Governor's Desk

On Saturday, March 14th, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session, and the future of the Commonwealth hangs in the balance. 

DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF’s Posture on Braced Pistols

Friday, March 20, 2026

DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF’s Posture on Braced Pistols

The saga of ATF’s enforcement of the National Firearm Act’s “short barreled rifle” provisions against braced pistols has been a roller coaster ride of shifting interpretations. NRA-ILA has been keeping up with, reporting on, and ...

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

This month, Michigan’s judicial branch published the 2025 edition of its annual report on the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (red flag gun confiscation order statute). 

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

Thursday, March 19, 2026

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

After Phil Murphy signed NJ’s Carry Killer bill (A.4769), in a complete rejection of the Supreme Court’s holding in Bruen, the Attorney General’s Office elected to voluntarily release data relating to the number of carry permit applications, including ...

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

More proof (as if any was needed) has emerged that the Canadian gun ban and confiscation is a massive administrative, practical and economic debacle.

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Monday, March 9, 2026

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Yet another piece of anti-gun legislation has made it out of the General Assembly and is on its way to Governor Spanberger.

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

Friday, March 20, 2026

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

This week, the Senate passed House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short barreled firearms from the controlled weapons list at the state level.

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives rescheduled this morning’s veto override on Senate Bill 50, Freedom to Carry NC, to February 9, 2026.

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

A package of pro-Second Amendment legislation has been introduced in the Michigan House. House Bills 5653–5657 would make Michigan the 30th state in the nation to recognize Constitutional Carry, allowing individuals who are legally permitted ...

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Astute Virginia gun owners anticipated terrible gun control legislation from the 2026 General Assembly. Still, some may be shocked to learn that anti-rights zealots in the Virginia Senate have advanced a bill to CONFISCATE standard capacity firearm ...

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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.