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Frank Miniter: How Trump can stop Democrats from unfairly punishing the gun industry
Frank Miniter: How Trump can stop Democrats from unfairly punishing the gun industry President Trump can do one simple thing that would, with one stroke of his pen, save little businesses across America, bring fairness to a politically incorrect industry that voted for him and stop another attempt to bankrupt America’s gun manufacturers. Trump can […]
Texas: House Committee to Hear Legislation Clarifying State Law on LTC Holders in Church
Texas: House Committee to Hear Legislation Clarifying State Law on LTC Holders in Church On Monday, the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hear NRA-backed House Bill 1231 by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Van). View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
California: Federal Court Stays “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling Effective Friday @ 5:00PM
California: Federal Court Stays “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling Effective Friday @ 5:00PM Today, Federal District Court Roger T. Benitez issued an order staying enforcement of the judgment in the NRA and CRPA supported case of Duncan v. Becerra. Last Friday, Judge Benitez issued a tremendous victory for gun owners, striking down California’s restrictions against the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, receipt, […]
Minnesota: Urge Committee Members to Oppose Anti-Gun Amendments to Omnibus Bill
Minnesota: Urge Committee Members to Oppose Anti-Gun Amendments to Omnibus Bill Today, the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee has convened a hearing to discuss its Public Safety Omnibus bill. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Duncan v. Becerra Update on NRA and CRPA’s Opposition to California’s Request to Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling
Duncan v. Becerra Update on NRA and CRPA’s Opposition to California’s Request to Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling No summary available View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities’ spreading to multiple states
2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities’ spreading to multiple states Counties in several states are putting their own spin on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ by passing laws creating what is being called ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities.’ Originally, sanctuary cities were places where laws were passed in which local law enforcement agencies and governments would not enforce federal immigration laws. […]
Conservative Supreme Court candidate declares victory in Wisconsin
Conservative Supreme Court candidate declares victory in Wisconsin Conservative Brian Hagedorn declared victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Hagedorn led fellow appeals court Judge Lisa Neubauer 50.2 percent to 49.8 percent as of Wednesday morning. The results will not become official until a canvass of the votes. The Associated Press had not declared a victor, […]
Oregon: Protect Your Second Amendment Rights from California-Style Infringements, Attend NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshops
Oregon: Protect Your Second Amendment Rights from California-Style Infringements, Attend NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshops Second Amendment rights in Oregon are under attack like never before and we need your help to fight back. That’s why we hope you will join us for one of our NRA-ILA Legislative Workshops where you will learn more about the threats to […]
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Pass Committee, Age Restriction Bill Eligible for a Floor Vote
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Pass Committee, Age Restriction Bill Eligible for a Floor Vote Last week, the Hawaii state House Committee on Judiciary passed anti-gun bills Senate Bill 600 and Senate Bill 1466. Both bills are now eligible for the floor and SB 600 could receive a vote as early as tomorrow. Additionally, the Senate Committee on […]
California: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Move Forward
California: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Move Forward This week, the Assembly and Senate Public Safety Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee all heard several firearm-related bills. Assembly Bill 1297 allowing for increased fees for concealed carry permits and AB 893 banning gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds are both eligible for votes on the Assembly floor. […]
Idaho: Governor Signs Important Self-Defense Legislation into Law
Idaho: Governor Signs Important Self-Defense Legislation into Law Yesterday, Governor Brad Little signed important self-defense legislation, House Bill 206, into law. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Fails To Advance
Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Fails To Advance April 3rd marked the deadline for all policy committees to advance bills received from the opposite chamber. Having failed to receive a vote in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, Senate Bill 5434 to expand gun-free zones is now likely dead for the year. View full story Originally […]
NRA and CRPA Oppose California’s Request to Immediately Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling
NRA and CRPA Oppose California’s Request to Immediately Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling On Tuesday, April 2, NRA and CRPA attorneys filed an opposition to California’s request seeking an immediate stay of enforcement of Friday’s decision in the case of Duncan v. Becerra, which found California’s restrictions against so-called “large-capacity” magazines unconstitutional and unenforceable. The decision by the […]
Georgia: Legislature Adjourned Sine Die
Georgia: Legislature Adjourned Sine Die On April 2nd, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2019 Legislative Session having passed Senate Bill 72 in the last hours of session. SB 72 now heads to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk to be signed into law. In addition, anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 150, was defeated this session […]
McConnell: Due to Endless Democratic Obstruction, It’s Time to Fast-Track Trump Nominees
McConnell: Due to Endless Democratic Obstruction, It’s Time to Fast-Track Trump Nominees If you’ve been following the judicial confirmation wars of recent years, you’re already aware that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly taken off the gloves, forcing Democrats to live by the hardball partisan rules they’ve established over the course of numerous ends-driven […]
NRA convention expected to draw 80,000 to Indy
NRA convention expected to draw 80,000 to Indy The National Rifle Association expects to draw up to 80,000 members later this month to Indianapolis for its annual convention, billed as “15 acres of guns and gear.” “It’s an economic win when we host the NRA and it’s a win for the tourism workforce,” said Chris Gahl, senior vice […]
Feds Grant $1 Billion to Wildlife Agencies from Gun, Equipment Sales
Feds Grant $1 Billion to Wildlife Agencies from Gun, Equipment Sales The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Monday announced over $1 billion in funding collected from the long-standing excise tax on the sale of guns, ammo, archery, and fishing equipment. The funds were collected included $673 million from the Pittman-Robertson and $365 million from […]
Pittsburgh approves new gun control legislation
Pittsburgh approves new gun control legislation The Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday approved new gun control legislation that will place restrictions on the use of military-style assault weapons, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The legislation would ban the use assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle, which authorities say was used in the Oct. 27 massacre at Tree of […]
Montana: Senate Passes Preemption Legislation to the Governor’s Desk
Montana: Senate Passes Preemption Legislation to the Governor’s Desk Today, the Montana Senate passed House Bill 325 and 357 by a 29 to 20, and 28 to 21 vote respectively. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Tennessee: Multiple Committee Hearings Scheduled Tomorrow
Tennessee: Multiple Committee Hearings Scheduled Tomorrow Tomorrow, several gun bills are scheduled in multiple committees for consideration, View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
