[ad_1] In 1969, Chester Dombrowski, an off-duty Chicago police officer, had a single-vehicle accident while driving under the influence. Officers who responded to the scene did not find his service firearm on him. After the intoxicated (and later comatose) Dombrowski was taken to hospital and the wrecked car was towed, police searched the car for

[ad_1] On May 18, Bloomberg Law reported that the Biden Administration was in the “final stages” of drafting a regulation to curb the use of pistol stabilizing braces. These commonly-owned items attach to the rear of many configurations of popular semi-automatic pistols and help stabilize the pistol on a shooter’s arm so that they may

[ad_1] For quite some time, law enforcement has utilized the extremely sensitive sense of smell dogs possess to help with their work detecting illicit, and often quite dangerous, items. Most people are familiar with the concept of drug-sniffing dogs, which have been utilized to try to diminish the flow of illegal drugs across our border

[ad_1] We all know that among modern firearm prohibitionists, the term “gun control” is out. As a writer for the New York Times recently explained, the word “control” has a “ring of repression” to it. True, he admitted, “It’s accurate: The legislation in question entails more government control over who can purchase guns and when

[ad_1] WASHINGTON, D.C. — Edward Caniglia and his wife had a nasty fight on Aug. 20, 2015, so bitter that his wife decided to spend the night at a hotel. When Caniglia didn’t answer the phone the next day, his wife, Kim, called the Cranston police, worrying that he might be suicidal. He had retrieved an unloaded gun

[ad_1] Rep. Val Demings speaks forcefully in gun violence hearing. U.S. Representative Val Demings has joined several colleagues to introduce a major gun violence prevention legislative package in Congress. Rep. Demings joined Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Mike Quigley, Mike Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Joe Neguse, Ted Deutch, and Peter DeFazio to introduce

[ad_1] CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — An attempt to crack down on firearms in resorts and casinos is dividing Democrats in the Nevada statehouse, pitting gun violence prevention advocates against activists concerned about heavy-handed policing and racial profiling. A state Senate committee passed a measure Saturday to strengthen penalties and make it up to a

[ad_1] A $5,000 check from the National Republican Congressional Committee and $2,000 from Rep. Yvette Herrell, a freshman who flipped the state’s 2nd District in November, appear to be the only donations Moores got connected to the national GOP. He also got more than $20,000 from a variety of state legislative candidates and local party

[ad_1] Vermont lawmakers wrapped up the all-virtual 2021 legislative session late Friday afternoon.  Ordinarily, the Legislature would call it quits until the following January.  However, this year, it appears they will be returning briefly in October to potentially deal with the arrival of funds coming from Federal COVID Relief. Vermont gun owners survived the session

[ad_1] This week, a trio of anti-gun bills were passed out of Senate committees with the only opposition coming from minority Republicans.  The Senate Consumer Protection Committee passed S.1048A, by Sen. Zellnor Myrie, on a 5 to 2 party-line vote.  This ill-conceived legislation contends that illegal use of firearms is a public nuisance and attempts

[ad_1] House Judiciary Chairman Rob Kaufman has announced that he plans to report a constitutional carry bill out of committee next week.  HB 659, by Rep. Aaron Bernstine, removes the requirement for law-abiding individuals to obtain a concealed handgun permit before being allowed to carry concealed for self-defense.  The committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 25 at

[ad_1] A gun rights activist told the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Thursday that educating the public about gun safety, providing firearms training, and enforcing existing gun laws are the answers to reducing shootings, not more legislation like the two background check bills that recently passed the House. Dianna Muller founder of the DC Project, a

[ad_1] Today, the Nebraska Legislature gave final approval to pro-gun omnibus legislation, Legislative Bill 236.  Having previously been amended to include language from three separate pro-gun bills, this measure was passed by a 45-0-4 vote, and will now be sent to the desk of Governor Pete Ricketts.  Please contact Governor Ricketts and ask him to

[ad_1] On Tuesday, May 25, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding an executive session where they may vote on House Bill 307 and House Bill 334.  Please contact members, by email and phone, and politely ask them to support House Bill 307 and House Bill 334. House Bill 307: Over recent years, numerous local governments

[ad_1] Multiple gun control measures have been scheduled to receive public hearings early next week.  Don’t let these measures pass through committee without letting your lawmakers hear your opposition.  Please contact committee members by clicking both “Take Action” buttons below. House Bills 1298 and 1299 are scheduled to be heard in the Senate State, Veterans, and

[ad_1] Yesterday, the House voted 23-18 to pass House Bill 125, to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use and to ban existing home-built firearms. It now goes to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE HB 125. House Bill 125 imposes

[ad_1] Last night, the General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2021 session of the 2021-2022 General Assembly. This was a productive year, with the General Assembly passing legislation to protect and advance Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens while stopping all anti-gun bills. This year, the General Assembly passed House File 756, for permitless

[ad_1] On Saturday, May 22nd, the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees will be holding a joint hearing on Senate Bill 452. As reported, SB 452 was introduced as an emergency bill, reviving the gun-free zone expansion language previously amended out of Assembly Bill 286. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 452. Senate Bill 452,

[ad_1] Today, the House is hearing House Bill 125, to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use and to ban existing home-built firearms. Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE HB 125. House Bill 125 imposes requirements that far exceed those in federal law. It prohibits private individuals

[ad_1] A Democratic prosecutor nearing the end of his term, a loyal lieutenant of the Trump family and a lawyer determined to sink his former boss: AFP details some of the players in New York’s criminal probe into Donald Trump. The 66-year-old Democrat has been Manhattan District Attorney since 2010. He was the first to

[ad_1] With the 2021 legislative session winding down, a critical self-defense bill is still sitting in the Senate awaiting floor action. Please contact your state senator and ask them to promptly SUPPORT HB 2840. House Bill 2840 allows law-abiding citizens to store their loaded firearms in their locked personal vehicles while parked on school grounds. This ensures

[ad_1] Today, the House Criminal Justice Committee passed Constitutional Carry Legislation, Senate Bill 118, sending the measure to the House Floor for full consideration.  Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 118. Senate Bill 118 removes the requirement for law-abiding individuals to obtain a concealed handgun permit before being allowed to carry concealed, a

[ad_1] On Monday, May 17, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned from their 2021 Regular Session.  This session, your NRA-ILA constantly monitored over 50 pro-and anti-gun measures.  Thanks to contact from NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters, we were able to prevent multiple anti-gun measures from being passed this session, including: HF 694 /SF 894 would have

[ad_1] Yesterday, Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 136, was passed out of the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee.  The measure is expected to be considered by one more committee before floor action.  Please contact your Senator and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 136.  Senate Bill 136, sponsored by Sen. Myers, and co-sponsored by seven other

[ad_1] Texas Legislature Adjourns on May 31st With twelve days left in session, House and Senate conferees have not issued a conference report resolving their differences on House Bill 1927 for their respective legislative chambers to take a final vote on.  This is the time when massive horsetrading is taking place and bills like HB 1927 become leverage to break logjams on other unrelated legislation. 

[ad_1] Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-6) used an emergency measure to revive the gun free zone expansion language that was amended out of Assembly Bill 286 earlier this session as a new bill: Senate Bill 452. With less than two weeks remaining in the 2021 legislative session, expect this bill to move quickly.

[ad_1] Constitutional attorney Royal Alexander talks about the Supreme Court ruling earlier this week, a decision that upheld both privacy and gun rights. The Court ruled unanimously Monday that police seizing a Rhode Island man’s firearms was illegal and in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. “This, to me, is the the court reasserting its

[ad_1] NRA member and country superstar Alan Jackson just released his first album of all new music in six years! Where Have You Gone is Jackson’s 16th studio album and includes 21 new tracks. You can purchase the album at https://strm.to/AJWhereHaveYouGone. If you prefer to stream your music, you can find the album here https://strm.to/AJWhereHaveYouGone. Jackson – a member of both