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18″ Aero (Ballistic Advantage) 223 Wylde 1:8 Barrel: Ammo Testing!
Howdy everyone! I did a bit of searching for some factory loads to try in my SPR build (Aero/Ballistic Advantage 223 Wylde, 18″ 1:8 twist), and turns out I couldn’t find too much out there on the interwebs. So, in the name of friendship and pseudoscience I decided to do some of my own testing […]
FightLite (ARES) SCR Gen 2 Review
I recently picked up a FightLite SCR, this is the gen 2 model SCR-011KM from Blue Cord Firearms in CT (HIGHLY recommend!). Being behind enemy lines and having bounced between NY and CT, I’ve had my eye on one of these for a while. Seeing this new model with dust cover, port for forward assist, […]
Rhode Island: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Consider Two Gun Control Bills Next Week
Rhode Island: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Consider Two Gun Control Bills Next Week A pair of gun bills which were introduced and heard earlier in the session are back. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Kamala Harris and the News Media Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
Kamala Harris and the News Media Don’t Know What They Don’t Know By now gun owners have become accustomed to a certain measure of ignorance from anti-gun politicians and their lapdogs in the mainstream press on matters of firearms policy. It’s the flamboyant stridency of that ignorance that remains shocking. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Illinois: Your Action Needed – Contact Your State Representative in Opposition to FOID Fee Increase
Illinois: Your Action Needed – Contact Your State Representative in Opposition to FOID Fee Increase Your NRA-ILA has learned that anti-gun Illinois legislators are attempting to introduce a new amendment to gun control legislation, Senate Bill 1966. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Bloomberg Course Continues Bloomberging Rights Away
Bloomberg Course Continues Bloomberging Rights Away Week two of the Bloomberg school massive open online course on “Reducing Gun Violence” ran the same week that one of the lecturers was in the news for exclusionary comments that apply more readily to his course than to the intended target. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
New Federal Law Will Promote Target Range Development on Public Lands
New Federal Law Will Promote Target Range Development on Public Lands On May 10, President Trump signed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act into law. This NRA-backed law will help promote firearm safety and training and enjoyment of the shooting sports by freeing up more federal funds for use in public shooting range development and […]
Maryland: Governor Hogan Vetoes Legislation to Repeal Handgun Permit Review Board
Maryland: Governor Hogan Vetoes Legislation to Repeal Handgun Permit Review Board Today, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed House Bill 1343 /Senate Bill 1000, legislation to repeal the Handgun Permit Review Board. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Louisiana: House Passes Pro-Gun Preemption Legislation
Louisiana: House Passes Pro-Gun Preemption Legislation Earlier this week, the Louisiana House passed pro-gun legislation, House Bill 281 by a 68 to 30 vote View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Texas: Urge Texas Senate to Adopt Conference Report on HB 1177, NRA-Backed Evacuation Carry Bill
Texas: Urge Texas Senate to Adopt Conference Report on HB 1177, NRA-Backed Evacuation Carry Bill The Texas Legislature will wrap up over Memorial Day weekend, but there’s one more piece of pro-gun legislation they need to pass. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
LA House Votes to Boost Gun Possession and ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
LA House Votes to Boost Gun Possession and ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws The Louisiana House on Tuesday passed proposals that would restrict local regulation of gun control and boost existing “stand your ground” laws. The House voted 68-30 to support a bill by Rep. Blake Miguez, R-Erath, which would eliminate the authority of local governments […]
In party-line votes, NH Senate passes 3 gun-control bills
In party-line votes, NH Senate passes 3 gun-control bills The state Senate approved three gun control measures Thursday along strict, party-line votes, closing a background-check loophole, imposing a three-day waiting period to buy a gun and permitting local school boards to ban guns on their property. But the identical, 13-10 votes — with all Democrats […]
An Important Message from Your NRA Leadership and Past Presidents
An Important Message from Your NRA Leadership and Past Presidents Since the NRA was founded almost 150 years ago, our adversaries have repeatedly tried to take us down. Today is no different. A recent burst of media claims the NRA is vulnerable, financially unstable, and weakened in its fight to defend the Second Amendment. Obviously […]
California: DOJ Submits Proposed Regulations Regarding Upcoming Ammunition Transfer Background Check Requirements to Office of Administrative Law
California: DOJ Submits Proposed Regulations Regarding Upcoming Ammunition Transfer Background Check Requirements to Office of Administrative Law Beginning July 1, 2019, all ammunition transactions in the state of California will be subject to a background check requirement. But in order to implement this requirement, the California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) must first adopt necessary regulations […]
NRA, gun rights groups using New York City rules to seek expansion of Second Amendment in Supreme Court
NRA, gun rights groups using New York City rules to seek expansion of Second Amendment in Supreme Court Gun rights groups are using New York City restrictions that may be repealed as a rallying cry to press the Supreme Court for a major expansion of its Second Amendment precedents. The effort is based on the hope that the […]
Minnesota: 2019 Regular Session Ends as Legislature Gears up for Special Session This Week
Minnesota: 2019 Regular Session Ends as Legislature Gears up for Special Session This Week Monday night, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned from its 2019 Legislative Session. Though, lawmakers are expected to reconvene later this week for a short Special Session. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss NRA/SAF Suit Against Washington Gun Control
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss NRA/SAF Suit Against Washington Gun Control On Tuesday a federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Washington’s gun control Initiative 1639. I-1639 took effect January 1, 2019, and UPI reported that it “bans the sale of semi-automatic weapons to anyone under the age of 21.” I-1639 also put an […]
Gun Control Activists Urge Approval Of Proposal To Require Fingerprints For Illinois Gun Licenses, More Background Checks For Firearm Purchases
Gun Control Activists Urge Approval Of Proposal To Require Fingerprints For Illinois Gun Licenses, More Background Checks For Firearm Purchases Gun control advocates plan a rally in Springfield on Wednesday, to urge state lawmakers to approve legislation aimed at closing perceived loopholes in the state’s gun licensing system. The measure would require anyone applying for […]
Parkland families push petitions for 2020 ban on "assault weapons" in Florida
Parkland families push petitions for 2020 ban on "assault weapons" in Florida Relatives of some of the 17 people killed in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High gathered with activists Monday in Fort Lauderdale to submit the first of what they hope will be more than 1 million petitions signed in a […]
Suspected Armed Robber Shot Dead on SMU Boulevard by Potential Victim, Police Say
Suspected Armed Robber Shot Dead on SMU Boulevard by Potential Victim, Police Say A man suspected of an attempted robbery has been shot dead at an apartment complex near Southern Methodist University campus Tuesday night, Dallas police said. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. at the Mockingbird Flats Apartments. View full […]
Washington: Lawsuit Against I-1639 Proceeds After Motion To Dismiss Denied
Washington: Lawsuit Against I-1639 Proceeds After Motion To Dismiss Denied On May 20th, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington rejected a motion by the government defendants to dismiss the lawsuit filed by NRA and the SAF against Washington’s gun control ballot initiative, I-1639. The lawsuit may now proceed. View full […]
Illinois Committee Passes Bill to Increase Cost of FOID 1000
Illinois Committee Passes Bill to Increase Cost of FOID 1000 On May 21st, the Illinois state House Judiciary Committee voted 12-7 to pass House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1966. While it has not yet been scheduled for further action, the House may take it up at any time. HA 1 to SB 1966 would […]
