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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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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 ...

MN: "Kitchen Sink" Gun Control Bill Passes House - Action Needed!

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

MN: "Kitchen Sink" Gun Control Bill Passes House - Action Needed!

Despite the overwhelming opposition expressed through thousands of messages, the Public Safety Omnibus Bill, also known as Senate File 2909 or the ...

Minnesota: Urgent Action Needed – Oppose Gun Control Bill SF 2909!

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Minnesota: Urgent Action Needed – Oppose Gun Control Bill SF 2909!

Yesterday, the Public Safety Conference Committee approved universal background checks and red flag provisions, advancing Senate File 2909 to both ...

Minnesota: Update – House Passed Senate’s Extreme Anti-Gun Bill

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Minnesota: Update – House Passed Senate’s Extreme Anti-Gun Bill

Yesterday, the House voted 69-60 to pass Senate file 2909, or the “kitchen-sink” gun control bill. This bill includes universal background checks and ...

Pennsylvania:  Newly Minted House Majority Prioritizes Gun Control

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Pennsylvania: Newly Minted House Majority Prioritizes Gun Control

Elections have consequences, and unfortunately, Democrats in leadership wasted little time using their narrow majority to push forward ...

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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.