[ad_1] Today, the Washington Court of Appeals struck two firearms-storage ordinances under the state’s preemption law in an NRA-ILA case. The City of Edmonds passed two ordinances that required firearms be locked at all times within the home, and imposed liabilities on gun owners if their firearms were ever accessed by a prohibited person. Edmonds passed these unlawful ordinances

[ad_1] Following a year filled with the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread civil unrest, Americans are in no rush to enact further gun controls. According to data from a January Gallup poll, 42 percent of Americans are satisfied with the current gun control laws. The poll also found that 9 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with current

[ad_1] even though the term is legally and factually meaningless. Against this backdrop, a depiction of the gun alone may be enough, given the vague language of the bill. Under the “red flag” confiscation provision in Section 4, any person may apply, ex parte, for an “emergency prohibition order” to prohibit another person from possessing

[ad_1] Last Friday, important emergency powers legislation, House Bill 504, was introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.  The committee has scheduled this legislation for a hearing tomorrow and committee members need to hear from you now! Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill

[ad_1] Dear New Mexico NRA Member: It was a busy end of the week, and will be a packed week ahead on mostly-bad firearm-related bills, with one bright spot for pro-Second Amendment legislation. Senate Bill 224 by Sen. Sedillo Lopez (D-ABQ) The Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee advanced this bill on a 4-2 vote late Friday, after

[ad_1] Top policymakers and business leaders will assemble virtually next week for the DealBook DC Policy Project, to discuss the future of politics, the economy, markets and more. Register here to join us, from anywhere in the world, free of charge. Policy prescriptions With a new administration in place in Washington, the real work —

[ad_1] Beto O’Rourke may be just another private citizen now, after unsuccessful bids for president in 2020 and the U.S. Senate in 2018. But his response to the grid failure in Texas is rekindling speculation about his political plans. While Republican leaders in Texas have come under fire this week over their handling to the

[ad_1] The city of Columbus recently discussed implementing a ban on bowhunting for deer hunting in Columbus and Muscogee County on any tract of land that is less than 10 acres. The issue came up for discussion on Feb. 9, and it’s expected to come up for more discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden to Sign Major Disaster Declaration for Texas President Biden said on Friday that he planned to declare a major disaster in Texas which would allow for additional federal aid to be routed to residents struggling to access basic necessities after a deadly winter

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden to Sign Major Disaster Declaration for Texas President Biden said on Friday that he planned to declare a major disaster in Texas which would allow for additional federal aid to be routed to residents struggling to access basic necessities after a deadly winter

[ad_1] This week, the House Committee on Judiciary passed HB 2827 and HB 2840, legislation to prevent discrimination against the firearm industry and to improve self-defense. The bills will next be considered in the House Rules Committee on Monday, February 22nd.   House Bill 2827 prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against firearm businesses. Anti-gun banks and their executives have

[ad_1] This week, the Colorado General Assembly convened for its 2021 Legislative Session.  Multiple pro- and anti-gun bills have already been introduced, though no hearings have currently been scheduled. Below are a handful of important measures to be aware of. Pro-gun bills: House Bill 1038 allows those with a concealed handgun permit to carry concealed handguns

[ad_1] Today, the House held a second reading for House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. This is further into the legislative process than similar bills advanced in previous years, and it is because of hard work from, and strong leadership by, Representatives Smaltz, Lucas,

[ad_1] FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte for signing House Bill 102 into law. HB 102 is NRA-backed legislation that recognizes law-abiding gun owners’ right to carry a firearm without first obtaining a permit. “On behalf of the NRA’s more than five-million members, we

[ad_1] On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider anti-self-defense legislation, Senate Bill 554.  Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 554. Senate Bill 554 will create new “gun-free zones” by giving authority to local governments, universities, and airports to prohibit concealed carry permit holders from carrying in local government buildings, colleges and

[ad_1] On February 23rd, the House Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of handguns. Previously, on February 10th, the General Laws Subcommittee issued a favorable report to HB 3094 and advanced it to the full committee. House Bill 3094 allows citizens who hold a concealed weapons permit to carry

[ad_1] The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte for signing House Bill 102 into law. HB 102 is NRA-backed legislation that recognizes law-abiding gun owners’ right to carry a firearm without first obtaining a permit.  “On behalf of the NRA’s more than five-million members, we thank Gov. Gianforte

[ad_1] SB 224: Lock Up Your Guns or Face State Charges. Teach Your Kid Firearm Safety and Possibly Face State Charges  See Tuesday’s alert for information on SB 224 (Click Here) Dear New Mexico NRA Member: The Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee postponed hearing SB 224  yesterday and will now consider the bill on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

[ad_1] 2021 has seen the introduction of a large number of pro-gun bills in the Sooner State.  A few of them are outlined below.  It is important for NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters to stay active this legislative session.  Stay updated through NRA-ILA Alerts, and at our website, www.NRAILA.org. House Bill 1673, sponsored by Rep. Kevin West, would

[ad_1] The annual Conservative Political Action Conference — traditionally the who’s who of Republican politics — will look a lot different in 2021. For the first time since the event began in 1974, CPAC will not take place in the Washington, D.C., area, but rather in Florida, because the Republican-run state is allowing the conference

[ad_1] Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2543. This measure removes an important failsafe during the background check process that could create an indefinite delay during a firearm purchase. This would give the government unlimited discretion to prevent someone from exercising their Second Amendment rights.  Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask

[ad_1] Last week, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee considered House Bill 1283.  Previously, this measure could have caused the lawful open carry of a firearm to become a felony offense.  While the substitute measure removes certain language from the original measure that triggered the felony charge if an individual “felt threatened,” the substance of the