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In Case You Missed It: Rep. Steve Scalise Speaks at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
In Case You Missed It: Rep. Steve Scalise Speaks at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum Thank you to all the Louisiana NRA supporters who made the trip to Indiana this year to attend the 2019 NRA Annual Meeting. And to all of those who couldn’t make it, we missed you! View full story Originally posted […]
Cory Booker’s Dangerous Gun-Control Plan
Cory Booker’s Dangerous Gun-Control Plan Having thus far failed to break through in the Democratic primary, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is seeking to gain an edge in the contest by advancing the most extreme package of gun-control proposals to be touted by any presidential aspirant in two decades. In addition to the usual […]
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Bevin Speaks at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Bevin Speaks at the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum The Bluegrass State was well represented at the National Rifle Association’s 148th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis by Gov. Matt Bevin. In his address to the thousands of freedom loving patriots gathered at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum, your NRA-endorsed governor made clear he will fight […]
NRA Continues Backing Supreme Court Challenge to NYC’s Travel Ban
NRA Continues Backing Supreme Court Challenge to NYC’s Travel Ban The main brief in the NRA supported case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association et al v. the City of New York and the New York City Police Department-License Division has officially be filed with the Supreme Court. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Why This Rifle Maker Keeps Its Base Of Operations In One Of The Most Anti-Gun Parts Of The Country
Why This Rifle Maker Keeps Its Base Of Operations In One Of The Most Anti-Gun Parts Of The Country It’s right there for all to see—and with pride: Henry—Made In America, or Not At All. That’s the mantra of Henry Repeating Arms, a gun manufacturer based out of Bayonne, New Jersey. View full story Originally […]
South Carolina: Constitutional Carry To Be Heard Again By Subcommittee
South Carolina: Constitutional Carry To Be Heard Again By Subcommittee On May 9th, a subcommittee of the South Carolina state Senate Committee on Judiciary will hold another hearing on Senate Bill 139, the SC Constitutional Carry Act of 2019, to ensure that any law-abiding adult who may legally possess a firearm may carry a handgun […]
3 gun bills to be heard in Senate committee today
3 gun bills to be heard in Senate committee today A Senate committee is set to hear three highly controversial gun bills this afternoon. The Senate Executive Committee is scheduled to convene at 2:30 today to listen to testimony and vote on legislation that would create a permitting process to buy a firearm, ban “assault […]
Shannon Watts Mocks NRA Opposition to Centerfire Rifle Ammo Ban
Shannon Watts Mocks NRA Opposition to Centerfire Rifle Ammo Ban On Tuesday Shannon Watts used Twitter to mock the NRA’s opposition to a ban of centerfire rifle ammunition. Watts is the founder of Michael Bloomberg-funded Moms Demand Action. Her criticism was ubiquitously rooted in the NRA’s opposition to an “armor piercing” ammunition ban. What Watts […]
Armed Guards at Houses of Worship Is Not Enough
Armed Guards at Houses of Worship Is Not Enough From New Zealand to Sri Lanka, houses of worship are under attack. This has been an all too common phenomenon around the world. At home, there have been recent shootings at synagogues in Pittsburgh and San Diego, and at churches in Texas, Tennessee, Colorado, and South […]
Montana: Governor Vetoes Preemption Legislation – Will be Placed on the 2020 Ballot
Montana: Governor Vetoes Preemption Legislation – Will be Placed on the 2020 Ballot Last week, Governor Steve Bullock vetoed preemption legislation, House Bill 325. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Louisiana: House to Consider Two Pro-Gun Bills Next Week
Louisiana: House to Consider Two Pro-Gun Bills Next Week Next week, the Louisiana House is scheduled to consider pro-gun legislation, House Bill 281 and House Bill 235. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Lawmakers Demand Google Scrap Anti-Hunting Ad Policy
Lawmakers Demand Google Scrap Anti-Hunting Ad Policy Two lawmakers say Google’s stance on refusing to run paid ads for pro-hunting groups steps on centuries of the country’s hunting legacy. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Gun confiscation on the table as Booker, Swalwell lead 2020 Democrats leftward
Gun confiscation on the table as Booker, Swalwell lead 2020 Democrats leftward Democratic presidential candidates are headed sharply left on gun control as New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and California Rep. Eric Swalwell sought Monday to one-up each other with calls for the government to confiscate firearms. Booker pledged to take executive action on his […]
Minnesota: Conference Committee Hearings Begin Today on Omnibus Anti-Gun Legislation
Minnesota: Conference Committee Hearings Begin Today on Omnibus Anti-Gun Legislation Today, a conference committee will convene to consider Omnibus Judiciary and Public Safety bills, SF 802 /HF 2792. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Delaware: Semi-Auto Ban and Other Gun Control Bills to be heard in Senate Committee on Wednesday
Delaware: Semi-Auto Ban and Other Gun Control Bills to be heard in Senate Committee on Wednesday On Wednesday, May 8 at 2:30pm in the Senate Chamber, the Senate Executive Committee is scheduled to consider three extreme gun control measures, Senate Bill 68, Senate Bill 70, and Senate Bill 82. View full story Originally posted at […]
Colorado: General Assembly Adjourns from its 2019 Legislative Session
Colorado: General Assembly Adjourns from its 2019 Legislative Session Friday night, the Colorado General Assembly adjourned from its 2019 Legislative Session. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Moment May Finally Have Arrived
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Moment May Finally Have Arrived Clarence Thomas has been a Supreme Court justice for nearly three decades. It may finally be his moment. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Tennessee: Self-Defense Legislation Heads to the Governor’s Desk
Tennessee: Self-Defense Legislation Heads to the Governor’s Desk As previously reported, important self-defense legislation, House Bill 1264 /Senate Bill 705 passed the General Assembly. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
A Defense of ‘Assault Weapons’
A Defense of ‘Assault Weapons’ A familiar feud in American politics has reared its head once more. After the massacre that struck Christchurch, New Zealand in mid-March, the question of whether civilians should be able to own “assault weapons” again became en vogue. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill to Be Heard In Committee
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill to Be Heard In Committee On May 7th, the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing at 9:45 AM on House Bill 696, which would take away constitutional rights of individuals without due process. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
