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New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons

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Monday, May 22, 2023

New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons

Comedian Dave Chappelle visited San Francisco last week to perform. “What the f—k happened to this place?” he asked, ...

No. Obama and Other Gun Controllers Don’t Want to Treat Guns Like Cars

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Monday, May 22, 2023

No. Obama and Other Gun Controllers Don’t Want to Treat Guns Like Cars

Always one for lame platitudes, last week Barack Obama suggested that gun control has become too politicized and that ...

US Senator Tries to Undermine Branch of Government Intended as a Check on HIS Branch of Government

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Monday, May 22, 2023

US Senator Tries to Undermine Branch of Government Intended as a Check on HIS Branch of Government

As anyone who has an elementary school level education understands, our Founders established our federal government to have ...

New York State Police Advocate: Governor’s Gun Seizure Mandate is Hindering Crime Fighting

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Monday, May 22, 2023

New York State Police Advocate: Governor’s Gun Seizure Mandate is Hindering Crime Fighting

Proponents of so-called “red flag” laws like to claim they are a “public safety” measure. But a union ...

California: Numerous Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for Floor Votes

Friday, May 19, 2023

California: Numerous Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for Floor Votes

Yesterday, the Appropriations Committees of both chambers approved a number of anti-gun bills on their suspense files and ...

Maine: Democrats Advance Sweeping Gun Control Package

Friday, May 19, 2023

Maine: Democrats Advance Sweeping Gun Control Package

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

Delaware: House Committee Passes Handgun Licensing Bill

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Delaware: House Committee Passes Handgun Licensing Bill

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 5-4 to pass Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2, to impose ...

Nevada: Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Nevada: Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo promptly vetoed three anti-gun bills that the Legislature passed earlier this week, stemming the ...

Alaska: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Bill

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Alaska: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Bill

Yesterday, with bipartisan approval, the Senate voted 17-3 to pass House Bill 61, to ensure that Second Amendment ...

Court Preliminarily Enjoins New Jersey from Enforcing New Carry-Permitting Requirements and Sensitive-Place Restrictions in NRA-Backed Case

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Court Preliminarily Enjoins New Jersey from Enforcing New Carry-Permitting Requirements and Sensitive-Place Restrictions in NRA-Backed Case

In December, New Jersey passed A4769, which effectively declares the entire state to be a sensitive place, increases permit fees, ...

NRA ILA

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.