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| LEGAL & LEGISLATION GUN LAWS NEWS U.S. House Passes NRA-Backed Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights of America’s Veterans | |
| On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1181, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, sponsored by Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate. | |
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| LEGAL & LEGISLATION GUN LAWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION NEWS Pro-gun Bills Introduced to Reform FOPA, Protect Interstate Transport of Firearms for Lawful Use | |
| Pro-gun members of Congress have introduced legislation to protect travelers who are transporting firearms interstate for lawful purposes. | |
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| LEGAL & LEGISLATION HUNTING NEWS Are Ear Plugs Better Than a Suppressor? | |
| On March 13, the gun control group, Americans for Responsible Solutions, posted a tweet claiming: “FACT: Silencers do not protect your hearing.” An infographic accompanied the tweet with the additional claim “You know what protects your ears better than a silencer? Ear plugs.” | |
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| NEWS European Parliament Passes Stringent New Gun Controls | |
| On March 14, the European Union completed one of the final steps in imposing stringent new gun controls across the political bloc, when the European Parliament approved legislation to alter the EU Firearms Directive by a vote of 491 to 178. The Firearms Directive was last amended in 2008. Passage comes after a deal to significantly alter the European Commission’s initial proposal was struck last December between the European Parliament and European Council. The legislation is now set to be approved by the European Council. | |
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| NEWS TAKE ACTION NRA-ILA Grassroots State of the Union | |
| Join NRA-ILA Grassroots Director Glen Caroline during NRA’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia, for a FREE briefing on NRA-ILA’s grassroots successes in the 2016 elections and how those lessons learned can be applied to defending your rights moving ahead. Glen will also be discussing modifications & improvements to NRA-ILA’s Grassroots programs to better meet the needs of today’s Second Amendment activists. | |
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| NEWS TAKE ACTION Attend NRA-ILA Collegiate Leadership Conference in Atlanta! | |
| All college students and recent graduates are welcome to join NRA-ILA Grassroots staff for our third annual Collegiate Leadership Conference during NRA’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia (admission is FREE). In addition to Grassroots staff, attendees will hear from a panel of pro-gun student activists who will share their successes in organizing in support of the Second Amendment on campus. Participants will also have the chance to network with other students, build a regional activism plan, and talk with NRA-ILA staff about job opportunities. | |
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| NEWS GUN LAWS SECOND AMENDMENT Attend Firearms Law Seminar in Atlanta | |
| The Annual National Firearms Law Seminar will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 as part of the NRA Annual Meetings. The gold standard in firearms law classes, this day-long seminar provides legal instruction for attorneys and all others interested in Second Amendment law. CLE credit for all states is available. | |
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NRA-ILA's annual Leadership Forum is one of the most politically significant and popular events in the country, featuring our nation's top Second Amendment leaders in government, the media, and the entertainment industry. The Forum is also a must-stop for candidates seeking the highest levels of elected office – including governor, congressman, Senator, or President of the United States. Stay tuned to the website for the list of speakers and special guests as they are announced! |
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The 146th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia will be attended by over 80,000 patriots, feature 800+ exhibitors, and include a jam-packed schedule of seminars, workshops, special events and celebrity meet and greets! You don't want to miss out on this exciting celebration of freedom. |
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