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NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 22, NUMBER 3

 
 
NRA Hater Hates American Hero, Too
NEWS  
NRA Hater Hates American Hero, Too
LaRue Tactical, manufacturer of precision rifles, optics mounts, and other rifle accessories, is well-known for their bumper stickers saying, “God Bless Our Troops, Especially Our Snipers.” That’s because LaRue understands that military snipers place themselves at immense risk to protect the rest of our troops. This has included--during the Global War on Terror--making it dangerous for adversaries to try to hide improvised explosive devices and mines along our troops’ lines of travel when a disciplined, highly-trained man behind a telescopically-equipped rifle is watching. Many other Americans apparently understand this as well. American Sniper, Clint Eastwood’s new movie about Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (who holds the record for the confirmed number of enemy personnel killed), is setting box office records and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Unfortunately, some Americans don’t appreciate the sacrifice and service of brave warriors like Chris Kyle.  One such person is Michael Moore. 
 
Assault Gun Kelly Strikes Again
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  NEWS  
"Assault Gun" Kelly Strikes Again
In a 2013 special election, anti-gun U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) swept into office after being bankrolled by former New York City Mayor--and current, self-appointed nanny-stater and financier of the gun control movement--Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg's misleadingly-named Independence USA political action committee contributed $2.1 million to Kelly’s congressional campaign and helped her win the Chicago-area seat previously held by fellow gun control supporter Jesse Jackson, Jr., who is currently serving time in federal prison.
 
Gumbel Grumble: Bryant Gumbel Spouts Off to Rolling Stone About Hating NRA
NEWS  
Gumbel Grumble: Bryant Gumbel Spouts Off to Rolling Stone About Hating NRA
This will likely come as a shock to anyone born during or after the Reagan administration, but Rolling Stone Magazine (RS) used to be considered a relevant chronicle of avant-garde culture. Currently, the publication’s chief concern is a ceaseless commemoration of the Baby Boom generation, along with the promotion of a well-sanitized left-wing establishment orthodoxy. This stale formula is on full display this week on RS’s website, which contains an interview with longtime mainstream media standard Bryant Gumbel, who uses the forum to launch into hysterics against the NRA.
 
Yet Again, Bloomberg Ignores Existing Laws to Argue for Additional Laws
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  NEWS  
Yet Again, Bloomberg Ignores Existing Laws to Argue for Additional Laws
As part of its campaign for background checks on private firearm sales, Everytown for Gun Safety is using Vermont as a laboratory, claiming, “in the 21st century, gun-owning Vermonters also go online, to a growing number of websites where anonymous buyers and sellers exchange firearms.”
 
Connecticut Advisory Panel Weighs Further Infringements of Second Amendment Rights
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
Connecticut Advisory Panel Weighs Further Infringements of Second Amendment Rights
We have said it many times before, and we’ll say it again--gun control is a self-perpetuating proposition. The ironclad rule is that one restriction or prohibition only leads to the next, more extreme measure. The goal is always to disarm as many people of as many different types of guns as possible. 
 
Interstate Transportation of Firearms and Ammunition Bill Introduced
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
Interstate Transportation of Firearms and Ammunition Bill Introduced
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) recently introduced H.R. 131, a bill that would more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition for law-abiding gun owners. Current federal law guarantees the right of law-abiding persons to transport firearms between two locations where they have a legal right to possessand carry them, regardless of state or local laws that would otherwise apply. The firearm must be cased or otherwise not readily accessible. Unfortunately, anti-gun local officials are using overly restrictive state licensing laws to harass and prosecute travelers who have made every effort to comply with the law, resulting in seized guns that are sometimes never returned, delayed travel, legal fees, and sometimes even unnecessary guilty pleas. 

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alaska Alaska
Alaska: 2015 Legislative Session is Now Underway
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: Pro-Gun Legislation Sees Action in Denver
Florida Florida
Florida Alert: Campus Carry for Concealed Firearms License Holders Legislation
Georgia Georgia
Georgia: 2015 Session has Convened with Anti-Gun Lawmakers Trying to Get a Foothold
Hawaii Hawaii
Hawaii: 2015 Legislative Session is Now Underway
Kansas Kansas
Kansas: Permitless Carry Legislation Introduced
Mississippi Mississippi
Mississippi: Bills Filed in Jackson to Reduce Concealed Carry Permit Fees
New Mexico New Mexico
New Mexico: 2015 Legislative Session is Now Underway
Vermont Vermont
Vermont: Bloomberg and Out-of-State Anti-Gun Forces Target Vermont
Virginia Virginia
Virginia: Committee Hearing to be Held on Ivory Ban Bill Today
Washington Washington
Washington: Committee Hearings to be Held on Ivory Regulation Bills
 
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