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Members of the media, U.S. Congress, and anti-gun groups continue to mislead the public on so-called "Universal" Background Checks. Find out what they're claiming, and then find out the truth.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Biden Administration: We Support the Second Amendment … and We Want to Confiscate Your Guns

To say the Biden Administration speaks with a forked tongue on the Second Amendment is an understatement. But ...

Your Help Urgently Needed! Comment Period Open on Biden’s Illegal Background Check Rulemaking

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Your Help Urgently Needed! Comment Period Open on Biden’s Illegal Background Check Rulemaking

Your help is urgently needed, as the official comment period on ATF’s rulemaking, “Definition of ‘Engaged in the ...

Biden Admin Continues to Terrorize Gun Owners

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Biden Admin Continues to Terrorize Gun Owners

In the legal world there is a Latin term in terrorem. The term is used to describe actions designed ...

Biden Admin Oversteps Authority to Attack Law-Abiding Gun Owners, Again

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Biden Admin Oversteps Authority to Attack Law-Abiding Gun Owners, Again

Last Thursday, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) announced a new proposed rule on the “Definition ...

Biden ATF Declares War on Second Amendment, Sidesteps Congress With 'Universal' Background Check Rule

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Biden ATF Declares War on Second Amendment, Sidesteps Congress With 'Universal' Background Check Rule

NRA-ILA Executive Director Randy Kozuch released the following statement regarding the Biden ATF's action to sidestep Congress with ...

Changes Coming Soon for New York State Gun Owners

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Changes Coming Soon for New York State Gun Owners

There are some significant changes due to take effect early next month in the Empire State.

New Details Leaked on Biden Administration’s Upcoming Background Check Power Grab

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Monday, August 14, 2023

New Details Leaked on Biden Administration’s Upcoming Background Check Power Grab

Last week, we reported on the Biden Administration’s treacherous move to defund scholastic archery, hunting, and marksmanship programs under an ...

Maine: Maine Senate Shoots Down Universal Background Checks

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Maine: Maine Senate Shoots Down Universal Background Checks

On Tuesday, the Maine Senate held a floor vote on LD 168, legislation that would institute a Universal ...

Minnesota: Legislature Adjourns from 2023 Legislative Session

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Minnesota: Legislature Adjourns from 2023 Legislative Session

On Monday, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2023 legislative session. This session, anti-gun lawmakers unfortunately managed to ...

Maine: Action Needed: Gun Lobby Day May 30th

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Maine: Action Needed: Gun Lobby Day May 30th

Last week, Democrats on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee advanced several extreme gun control initiatives, despite ...

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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.