https://www.nraila.org:443/feeds/ilarssNational Rifle Association | NRA-ILA Newsen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 23:02:30 GMThttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260411/rhode-island-senate-judiciary-committee-resumes-second-amendment-attack-next-weekRhode Island gun owners will have the weekend to catch their breath before having to return to Providence early next week to resume the fight for their Second Amendment rights.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:48:10 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260411/rhode-island-senate-judiciary-committee-resumes-second-amendment-attack-next-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/virginia-governor-spanberger-signing-away-your-rightsToday, April 10th, Governor Spanberger met the expectations of her anti-gun allies, signing two bills into law. This action sets the tone for what may come next as she has until April 13th to render a decision on the remaining gun bills. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:03:02 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/virginia-governor-spanberger-signing-away-your-rightshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/new-hampshire-campus-carry-bill-scheduled-for-senate-committee-hearing-on-tuesdayOn Tuesday, April 14th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing on the Campus Carry bill that passed in the House.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:01:33 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/new-hampshire-campus-carry-bill-scheduled-for-senate-committee-hearing-on-tuesdayhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/maryland-semi-auto-ban-goes-to-governor-s-deskToday, the generally assembly passed SB 334, a ban on many common semi-automatic handguns, it now heads to the governor’s deskFri, 10 Apr 2026 19:16:15 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/maryland-semi-auto-ban-goes-to-governor-s-deskhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/maine-gun-rights-restoration-bill-passes-final-critical-vote-aheadA critical final vote is ahead, as early as Monday, on an important piece of legislation that would restore core constitutional rights to those previously convicted of certain nonviolent felonies. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:51:41 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/maine-gun-rights-restoration-bill-passes-final-critical-vote-aheadhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/colorado-governor-signs-red-flag-expansion-as-3d-printing-ban-passes-legislatureThis week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-004, broadly expanding who can request an extreme risk protection order to include "institutional petitioners." Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:14:15 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/colorado-governor-signs-red-flag-expansion-as-3d-printing-ban-passes-legislaturehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/alabama-legislature-adjourns-2026-sessionThe 2026 Alabama Legislature adjourned Sine Die yesterday, marking the end of the state’s regular legislative session.  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:24 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/alabama-legislature-adjourns-2026-sessionhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/oklahoma-senate-committee-to-hear-second-amendment-rights-restoration-billOn April 14, the Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee will hear House Bill 4125, legislation that would restore the Second Amendment rights of nonviolent felons. Please use the Take Action button below to contact members of Committee and urge them to SUPPORT HB 4125.  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:14:39 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260410/oklahoma-senate-committee-to-hear-second-amendment-rights-restoration-billhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/california-anti-gun-legislation-scheduled-for-committee-hearings-next-weekOn Monday, April 13th at 10:00 AM, the Senate Committee on Appropriations will hear Senate Bill 948, legislation aimed at dramatically expanding the scope and requirements of California's Firearm Safety Certificate.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/california-anti-gun-legislation-scheduled-for-committee-hearings-next-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/maine-ffl-killer-bill-fails-on-the-house-floor-rights-restoration-bill-passesOn Thursday, April 9th, LD 1821, the FFL Killer Bill failed on the House floor in Augusta on a bipartisan vote (85-63). Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:34:03 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/maine-ffl-killer-bill-fails-on-the-house-floor-rights-restoration-bill-passeshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/rhode-island-extreme-gun-bill-package-threatens-every-ocean-state-gun-ownerOn Wednesday April 8, the House Judiciary Committee had a lengthy hearing with 17 bills on the agenda, the vast majority of which were anti-gun.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:18:02 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260409/rhode-island-extreme-gun-bill-package-threatens-every-ocean-state-gun-ownerhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260408/vermont-senate-democrats-seek-to-add-gun-free-zones-to-omnibus-billWith deadlines looming, the Senate Judiciary Committee will likely hold a second hearing on Vermont’s omnibus bill package next week. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:34:30 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260408/vermont-senate-democrats-seek-to-add-gun-free-zones-to-omnibus-billhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/social-science-replication-crisis-shows-danger-field-poses-to-public-policyGun rights supporters know that civilian disarmament advocates have long employed dubious social “science”/public “health” research in their mission to strip Americans of their Second Amendment rights.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:56:19 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/social-science-replication-crisis-shows-danger-field-poses-to-public-policyhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-addresses-defensive-carry-for-active-duty-military-membersJust as we were finalizing another article this week on pro-gun initiatives by the Trump Administration, yet another example was announced. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:30:47 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-addresses-defensive-carry-for-active-duty-military-membershttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/anti-gun-chicago-mayor-spends-astronomical-amounts-of-tax-dollars-on-armed-securityChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was dragged for spending over $30,000 of his campaign funds on hair and makeup in a year, is now facing scrutiny over the optics and price tag of his personal security force.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:55:08 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/anti-gun-chicago-mayor-spends-astronomical-amounts-of-tax-dollars-on-armed-securityhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-continues-to-deliver-for-gun-owners-with-recent-initiativesAmid a steady stream of headlines highlighting anti-gun legislative proposals in the states, ongoing litigation battles, and regulatory uncertainty, there is also good news to report on the Second Amendment front, courtesy of the Trump Administration. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:36:12 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/trump-administration-continues-to-deliver-for-gun-owners-with-recent-initiativeshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maryland-semi-auto-ban-eligible-for-house-floor-voteWith one week left in the 2026 legislative session, SB 334, a bill that would ban many common semi-automatic handguns, has passed the senate and been reported from the House Judiciary Committee.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:35 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maryland-semi-auto-ban-eligible-for-house-floor-votehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maine-legal-update-first-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-maine-s-72-hour-waiting-period-lawOn Friday, April 3, 2026, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the Maine District Court preliminary injunction in Beckwith v. Frey which has been holding the enforcement of Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law at bay since the law was originally passed. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:55:25 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260406/maine-legal-update-first-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-maine-s-72-hour-waiting-period-lawhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/georgia-legislature-adjourns-from-2026-sessionThe Georgia General Assembly convened on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for the last day of legislative session and adjourned Sine Die in the early hours of Friday.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:16:52 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/georgia-legislature-adjourns-from-2026-sessionhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/idaho-legislature-adjourns-sine-die-from-2026-sessionOn Thursday, April 2nd, the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:35:17 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/idaho-legislature-adjourns-sine-die-from-2026-sessionhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/kentucky-governor-beshear-vetoes-pro-gun-bills-urge-your-legislators-to-overrideOn Thursday, April 2nd, Governor Andy Beshear vetoed two pro-gun bills, House Bill 78 and House Bill 312.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:53 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/kentucky-governor-beshear-vetoes-pro-gun-bills-urge-your-legislators-to-overridehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/rhode-island-gun-bans-on-tap-in-providence-next-weekOn Wednesday April 8, the House Judiciary Committee will meet in the House Lounge at 4 p.m. to launch an historic attack on our Second Amendment rights. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:43:19 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260403/rhode-island-gun-bans-on-tap-in-providence-next-weekhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/west-virginia-governor-morrisey-signs-constitutional-carry-expansion-billOn Wednesday, April 1st, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 4106, expanding constitutional carry provisions to 18-20 year olds.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:52:13 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/west-virginia-governor-morrisey-signs-constitutional-carry-expansion-billhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-nfa-restrictions-on-suppressorsThe National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in Peterson v. United States, a case challenging the National Firearms Act of 1934’s registration and taxation requirements for suppressors.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:53:51 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260402/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-nfa-restrictions-on-suppressorshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-headed-to-governors-deskIt may be April Fool's Day, but good news from the Idaho Legislature is no joke!Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:19:35 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-headed-to-governors-deskhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/california-red-flag-expansion-bill-to-be-heard-in-committeeOn Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 AM, the Assembly Public Safety Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1753. Please use the Take Action button below to contact members of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety and urge them to OPPOSE AB 1753.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:43:53 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260401/california-red-flag-expansion-bill-to-be-heard-in-committeehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/louisiana-mandatory-storage-bill-deferred-in-committeeSenate Bill 344 was heard today in the Senate Judiciary C Committee but was deferred to next week following the adoption of late amendments. Please use the Take Action button below to contact members of the Senate Judiciary C Committee and urge them to OPPOSE SB 344.    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/louisiana-mandatory-storage-bill-deferred-in-committeehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-dieToday and Thursday are the last legislative days of the Georgia General Assembly, with Thursday marking the final opportunity for a bill to pass this session.    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:33 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260331/georgia-suppressor-legislation-awaits-floor-action-before-sine-diehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/is-finland-looking-to-emulate-america-s-founding-era-on-firearmsWe’ve written before about Finland, a European nation with arguably better gun laws than the majority of the continent.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:15:58 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/is-finland-looking-to-emulate-america-s-founding-era-on-firearmshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/california-court-s-technical-issue-nullifies-background-checksCalifornia, already well known for its de-policing, non-prosecution, and other soft-on-crime policies, has taken enabling criminals to a whole new level.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:02:15 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/california-court-s-technical-issue-nullifies-background-checkshttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/ammunition-serialization-the-five-cent-fiasco-in-illinoisDemocrat officials in Illinois have long taken unabashed pride in the abridgement of Second Amendment rights, and their latest attempt at “bullet control” is again making headlines.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:55:09 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/ammunition-serialization-the-five-cent-fiasco-in-illinoishttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/study-entrenched-and-intensifying-leftist-bias-in-social-science-researchA new study by James Manzi of the U.K.’s Oxford University has now confirmed what everyday Americans have seen for themselves at college and university campuses across the country.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:51:50 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/study-entrenched-and-intensifying-leftist-bias-in-social-science-researchhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/gun-free-zones-herd-honest-citizens-into-physical-and-legal-perilNever mind the homelessness, drug use, and routine violence … according to Empire State politicians, New York City’s transit system is a “sensitive place.”Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:39:21 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/gun-free-zones-herd-honest-citizens-into-physical-and-legal-perilhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-new-york-law-targeting-firearms-industryThe National Rifle Association—joined by the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, and Independence Institute—has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. v. James.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:34 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-files-amicus-brief-urging-scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-new-york-law-targeting-firearms-industryhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-passes-senateOn Monday, March 30th, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, passed the Senate by a...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:02:32 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/idaho-preemption-enforcement-bill-passes-senatehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/maryland-gun-control-on-the-moveTwo weeks remain in the 2026 legislative session and gun control is on the move in Annapolis.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:26:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/maryland-gun-control-on-the-movehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/colorado-final-vote-on-3d-printing-ban-todayToday, March 30th, House Bill 26-1144 is on the agenda for a final floor vote in the Senate. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:13:33 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/colorado-final-vote-on-3d-printing-ban-todayhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-seeks-to-invalidate-california-s-handgun-roster-in-legal-challengeThe National Rifle Association has taken legal action challenging California’s Handgun Roster, a regulatory regime that effectively bans most commonly owned handguns.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:55:13 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260330/nra-seeks-to-invalidate-california-s-handgun-roster-in-legal-challengehttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260329/connecticut-pistol-ban-advances-in-the-legislatureLast week, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB5043 - A bill championed by Governor Ned Lamount aimed at banning so-called "convertible pistols".Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:03:28 GMThttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20260329/connecticut-pistol-ban-advances-in-the-legislature