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Nothing is more important than protecting ourselves and our families -- especially during these times of uncertainty. Yet, some anti-gun lawmakers are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to deny you and your loved ones your fundamental right to self-defense and your Second Amendment rights. 

These anti-gun and anti-self defense extremists deem gun stores "non-essential," they shut down issuance of firearm permits, and, in some locations, they have created extreme delays for background checks required for firearm transfers. Some jurisdictions have even put added restrictions on firearm transfers, making it all but impossible for many law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

All of this is happening against a backdrop of reported prisoner furloughs and law enforcement only arresting for the most serious of crimes. 

Just like you, we know that's wrong.

That is why the NRA will keep a constant watch on what is happening nationwide and will work diligently to ensure that you are able to defend yourself and your family during these unprecedented times. In the past four decades, your NRA has led the way to pass Right-to-Carry, Castle Doctrine, and most important for the current crisis, protection against gun confiscation during declared emergencies. This time is no different.

We hope you find this website useful. Please use it to stay updated on what's happening in your town or state and across the country. If you need help or would like to alert us to something happening in your town or state, please contact us here or send us an email at [email protected].

During these difficult times, your NRA is keeping vigilant watch over your right to buy a gun and to make sure you are able to defend yourself and your family. The NRA fights for all law-abiding gun owners, whether they can afford to donate or not. We understand times are tough. But, if you have the means, please help us keep fighting against those politicians who are determined to strip away our right to self-defense and their billionaire backers. Every dollar counts. We thank you in advance.   

If you are unable to help us at this time, please drop us a line and let us know how you and your family are doing. We are always grateful to hear from our members and supporters. Again, a big THANK YOU from all of us here at the NRA.

Stay safe.

 

 

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The 2A is a Constant in Times of Crisis

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Friday, March 20, 2020

The 2A is a Constant in Times of Crisis

Concerns for personal safety, new limitations on the arrests of criminals in some cities, and potential gun control ...

Los Angeles Sheriff Works to Empty Jails While Disparaging Second Amendment Rights

News  

Friday, March 20, 2020

Los Angeles Sheriff Works to Empty Jails While Disparaging Second Amendment Rights

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has an unorthodox plan for ensuring public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic: ...

Cities Seek to Close Gun Stores, Claim Exercise of Second Amendment Rights “Non-Essential”

News  

Friday, March 20, 2020

Cities Seek to Close Gun Stores, Claim Exercise of Second Amendment Rights “Non-Essential”

In San Jose, California, police have ordered a gun shop to close. Local officials insisted it is a “nonessential” ...

Is New Orleans on a Path to Repeat the Errors of Katrina?

News  

Friday, March 20, 2020

Is New Orleans on a Path to Repeat the Errors of Katrina?

In reality, we are all too frequently reminded of philosopher George Santayana’s famous statement; “Those who cannot remember ...

Pandemic Engenders Appreciation for Second Amendment Rights

News  

Friday, March 20, 2020

Pandemic Engenders Appreciation for Second Amendment Rights

As the Wuhan virus pandemic grips the U.S., Americans have been forced to focus on what is truly important. ...

“Unnerving” Concealed Carry Licensees in DC Surprise No One – Crime by Licensees is “Very, Very Low”

News  

Friday, March 20, 2020

“Unnerving” Concealed Carry Licensees in DC Surprise No One – Crime by Licensees is “Very, Very Low”

In 2017, arguing in defense of a since-invalidated concealed carry licensing regime, politicians for the District of Columbia alleged that “any ...

The Mercury News  

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Coronavirus: San Jose orders gun store to close in one of first enforcement against businesses open under shelter order

SAN JOSE — As Bay Area business owners navigated the labyrinthine rules of the sweeping shelter-in-place order implemented ...

Illinois: Chenoa May Consider Restricting Second Amendment

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Illinois: Chenoa May Consider Restricting Second Amendment

The City of Chenoa is holding a special meeting on March 19th to consider a Local State of Emergency Ordinance. Though ...

National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers

Friday, March 13, 2020

National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers

As uncertainty about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to swirl, it is clear that anti-gun extremists and elected officials ...

Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers

Friday, March 13, 2020

Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers

The City of Champaign is holding an emergency meeting this morning to consider Council Bill No. 2020-022 granting extraordinary powers to the ...

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