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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 22, No. 25 6/26/2015

Serious Anti-Gunners Show What Compromise on Gun Control Would Mean
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Serious Anti-Gunners Show What Compromise on Gun Control Would Mean
Whether to capitalize on a tragedy for political purposes, or because their urge to “do something” isn’t tempered by a sense of reality, Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) reacted to the deplorable murders at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, last week by saying that they may reintroduce so-called “universal” background check legislation to require background checks on private sales and trades of firearms, including those between many family members and friends. NRA members and supporters will recall that a previous version of the Manchin-Toomey “universal” background check legislation was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate in 2013.   
Judge Slams Brady Campaign for Frivolous Lawsuit that Costs Plaintiffs Over $200K
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Judge Slams Brady Campaign for Frivolous Lawsuit that Costs Plaintiffs Over $200K
NRA priority legislation provides the foundation for Lucky Gunner Win! Sometimes victory is years in the making.  A recent court victory, however, reminds all of us how important the NRA-ILA's legislative victories can be, even many years or decades down the road.  Our hat is off to all the NRA members who answered the call to action while we waged a seven year pitched battle to protect firearm manufacturers and dealers against frivolous lawsuits for the criminal misuse of firearms and ammunition.  Your calls, emails, and letters from so many years ago were answered in the affirmative earlier this week. NRA supporters will remember that on October 26, 2005, President George W. Bush signed into law S. 397, NRA-ILA's priority legislation known as the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" (PLCAA). This legislation was meant to protect the firearm industry from a coordinated campaign of antigun lawsuits claiming gun manufacturers and dealers were responsible for the criminal acts of third parties who were unknown to them and totally beyond their control.     
N.Y. Data Reveals Futility of Gun Registration Laws
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N.Y. Data Reveals Futility of Gun Registration Laws
In an utter embarrassment to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and anti-gun legislators in Albany, recently released New York State Police data reveals massive noncompliance with the SAFE Act’s registration provisions. Out of an estimated 1-1.2 million semi-automatic firearms within the state that are required to be registered under the new law, 23,847 people have registered a grand total of 44,485 guns. Using the lower estimate of one million semi-automatic firearms, the new data shows a compliance rate of 4%.
Governor Walker Signs SB 35, Repealing 48-hour Waiting Period
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Governor Walker Signs SB 35, Repealing 48-hour Waiting Period
Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association scored another victory for gun rights in Wisconsin today when Governor Scott Walker signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 35. The new law eliminates a 48-hour waiting period on all point-of-sale handgun purchases in the state.   “This important measure marks the end of an antiquated law that’s served as nothing but a needless burden on law-abiding gun owners in the Badger state,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “We applaud the state legislature for making the preservation of Second Amendment rights a priority.”  
Real Journalism: Reporter Uncovers Wrongdoing at Florida’s Most Popular Public Range
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Real Journalism: Reporter Uncovers Wrongdoing at Florida’s Most Popular Public Range
Investigative journalist Lee Williams and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune should be congratulated for their work in uncovering an alleged gross misappropriation of funds at the most popular public shooting range in Florida. The article, published Wednesday and titled “State gun range officials pocketed funds meant for charity,” outlines a disturbing account of two range officials at the Cecil M. Webb Shooting Range, run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, using their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of Florida’s shooters. According to Williams, these range employees were arranging for the spent brass collected at the facility to be processed by metal recyclers, with the proceeds ending up in their personal coffers. This was no small sum, as Williams notes that the range has 100,000 visitors a year, who leave a veritable mountain of profitable brass.
Pennsylvania Trial Court Invalidates NRA-Backed Preemption Reforms, Jeopardizes Ongoing Lawsuits
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Pennsylvania Trial Court Invalidates NRA-Backed Preemption Reforms, Jeopardizes Ongoing Lawsuits
An NRA-backed law passed in Pennsylvania last year to hold accountable local jurisdictions that were defying the state’s 40-year-old firearm preemption statute has been declared invalid by a Pennsylvania trial court. The court did not take issue with the terms of the amended law itself but with “the regularity of procedures employed by the General Assembly in enacting” it. Specifically, the court found the final version of the act did not comply with the state constitution’s requirement that legislation pertain only to a single subject and that bills not be altered or amended during the legislative process to change their original purpose.
The Trace: Just Another Effort to Mislead America
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The Trace: Just Another Effort to Mislead America
One recurring truth about the anti-gun movement is how often they try to create new organizations which claim “neutrality” or “moderation” on the Second Amendment, but in reality are nothing more than carbon copies of all the anti-gun groups that have come before them. As we reported a few weeks ago, fanatically anti-gun Michael Bloomberg has found a new venture to pour his money into.  It’s called “The Trace”, which claims to be a fair news organization devoted to researching “gun violence.” The head of the new group, former New Republic Magazine editor James Burnett even went as far as to suggest the group will not publish editorials supporting specific legislation or candidates, but simply provide information and news stories in opposition to “gun violence.”  But let’s look at reality.  
Uber Threatens to Revoke Access for Drivers and Passengers Who Carry
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Uber Threatens to Revoke Access for Drivers and Passengers Who Carry
On June 10, San Francisco-based Uber Technologies Inc., operators of the popular Uber ride-sharing cell phone application, altered company policy to prohibit its drivers and passengers from possessing firearms while using the service. Under the “Legal” portion of Uber’s website, the company posted the following:
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"Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act of 2015" Introduced to Curb BATFE Abuse
Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced H.R. 2710, the "Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act of 2015." This bill would remove BATFE's authority to interpret or reinterpret the "sporting purposes" clauses in federal law, which only serve to undermine the core purpose of the Second Amendment. Under Chairman Bishop’s legislation, all lawful purposes – including self-defense – would have to be given due consideration and respect in the administration of federal law.
Federal Bill Seeks to Use Your Taxes to Bribe States to Require Gun Licenses
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Federal Bill Seeks to Use Your Taxes to Bribe States to Require Gun Licenses
It's bad enough that antigun members of Congress want to enact federal legislation to impose the elitist views of their coastal enclaves on the entire country. What's worse is that in typical Big Government fashion, they want to use your tax dollars to accomplish their schemes. The latest example of this is the "Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act," which at least has the distinction of having an honest title, a rarity for antigun legislation. Rather than establishing the licensing mandate at the federal level, however, this bill would create a federal grant program to bribe states to do it themselves.
Seeking Nominations for 2014 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards
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Seeking Nominations for 2014 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards
The NRA-ILA "Jay M. Littlefield Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award" is an annual honor that recognizes an NRA member who demonstrates exceptionally meritorious activism in defense of our Second Amendment rights. Similarly, the "NRA-ILA Volunteer Organization of the Year Award" is bestowed upon a group that has gone above and beyond in defending and promoting our rights over the past year. 
VIDEOS
Sneak Peek at NRA All Access Season 4!
Sneak Peek at NRA All Access Season 4!

NRA All Access presented by Taurus is back for its 4th season starting Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7pm EST only on the Outdoor Channel! This season, hosted by Jessie Duff, we'll catch up with actor Joe Mantegna, author Taya Kyle, pro BMX rider Morgan Wade, and many more passionate gun owners who are proud NRA members, as well as taking you across the country to discover some of the great things happening across the country in support of the shooting sports and the Second Amendment! Be sure to tune in!

Support for Second Amendment Remains Strong
Support for Second Amendment Remains Strong

In this News Minute from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, Jennifer Zahrn reports that Governor Scott Walker signed into law Senate Bill 35, eliminating a 48-hour waiting period on all point-of-sale handgun purchases in the state.


STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Delaware Delaware
Delaware: Update on Gun Legislation in General Assembly
Delaware: Radical Ivory Ban Legislation Introduced
Maine Maine
Maine: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill Heads to the Senate, Pro-Gun Legislation Becomes Law
Nevada Nevada
Nevada: Updated List of Recognized Concealed Carry Permits
New Mexico New Mexico
New Mexico: Right to Carry Reform Legislation Takes Effect
North Carolina North Carolina
North Carolina: The Outdoor Heritage Act and the Expansion of Sunday Hunting Heads to the Governor’s Desk for his Expected Signature
Oregon Oregon
Oregon: Bill to Increase Hunting License Fees Up For Senate Vote
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Legislation Introduced to Legislature
Vermont Vermont
Vermont: Suppressor Legalization Bill Signed into Law by Governor
Wisconsin Wisconsin
Wisconsin: Scott Walker signs bill repealing handgun waiting period
Wisconsin: 48-Hour Waiting Period Repeal Signed Into Law
 
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.