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South Dakota: NRA Congratulates Pro-Gun Bill Prime Sponsors

Thursday, March 13, 2025

South Dakota: NRA Congratulates Pro-Gun Bill Prime Sponsors

Your NRA was in Pierre today to congratulate the prime sponsors of pro-gun bills that passed out of the legislature this session. Three bills await Governor Larry Rhoden's signature to become law.

Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Senator Jensen, Senator Voita, Representative Gosch, and representative Mulallyallows enhanced permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education. 

House Bill 1218, sponsored by Representative Aylward and Senator Voita, prohibits political subdivisions from restricting concealed carry on properties they own or lease for employees, officers, and volunteers, and repeals gun-free zones at eateries and establishments that serve alcohol.

House Bill 1222, sponsored by Representative Nolz and Senator Voita, allows for firearms to be stored in vehicles on school grounds by permit holders. 

NRA thanks these sponsors and all legislators who supported these critical bills and ensured they reached Governor Rhoden's desk! Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates.

Pictured (left-right): Rep. Spencer Gosch, Sen. Kevin Jensen, Sen. Mykala Voita, Rep. Tina Mulally, NRA-ILA State Director Brian Gosch, Rep. Aaron Aylward, Rep. Kaley Nolz.

 

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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Virginia: More Gun Control Bills Filed Including Semi-Auto Ban and Tax on Suppressors!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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Grassroots Spotlight – VCDL Lobby Day

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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On January 19th, grassroots activists came together in Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) Lobby Day, and it was a resounding success.

New Mexico: Anti-Gun Legislation to be heard Wednesday in Senate Committee

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Tomorrow, the New Mexico Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on an omnibus gun control package that would severely undermine the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding New Mexicans and threaten ...

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

Friday, January 23, 2026

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

On Monday, January 26th, the Senate Courts of Justice committee will hold a hearing on over a dozen gun control bills, including semi-automatic bans and concealed carry prohibitions. The hearing will begin at 8am.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bills in Committee This Thursday

On Thursday, January 23rd, the House Public Safety Subcommittee – Firearms will hold a hearing on several pro-gun measures.

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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.