[ad_1] Today, unconstitutional anti-gun legislation has been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his consideration.  It is important that all NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters immediately contact Governor Inslee and urge him to VETO House Bill 5038. Senate Bill 5038 makes it a crime to openly carry, on the person or in a

[ad_1] Gun control advocates seem conflicted recently about how to mischaracterize the NRA. Does it still exercise “undue influence,” or is it now “on the ropes” with the ascendance of anti-gun politicians controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress? Whatever they try to tell you, the numbers don’t lie. The strength of our pro-gun advocacy

[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action North Dakota State Director Brian Gosch joined Gov. Doug Burgum at a ceremonial bill signing today for a number of NRA-backed bills including House Bill 1498, legislation that allows law-abiding North Dakotans to stand their ground. “Thanks to Gov. Burgum, law-abiding North Dakotans

[ad_1] The lawsuit seeks an unfettered right to carry concealed handguns. Lower courts have already rejected its arguments. The US Supreme Court has stepped back into the heated debate over gun rights, agreeing to hear a challenge backed by the National Rifle Association to New York state’s restrictions on people carrying concealed handguns in public in a

[ad_1] By Andrew Chung (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court stepped back into the heated debate over gun rights on Monday, agreeing to hear a challenge backed by the National Rifle Association to New York state’s restrictions on people carrying concealed handguns in public. The justices will take up an appeal by two gun owners

[ad_1] Today the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear an NRA-backed case challenging New York’s restrictive concealed-carry-licensing regime. This sets the stage for the Supreme Court to affirm what most states already hold as true, that there is an individual right to self-defense outside of the home. This case challenges New York’s requirement that applicants

[ad_1] Once predominantly farmland and pastures, Loudoun County, Virginia, is now home to planned communities filled with countless government contractors and bureaucrats. It also regularly has the highest median income of all counties in the nation. The county Board of Supervisors enacted gun control as soon as the anti-gun legislature in Richmond authorized such local

[ad_1] Friday’s New York Times front-page story by White House reporter Annie Karni portrayed the president bravely fighting another plague: “Biden Moves To Curb Plague Of Gun Crime – Orders Restrictions on Homemade Firearms.” The jump-page headline made President Biden a literal life-saver: “Biden Moves to Save Lives by Regulating Kits to Make Guns.” All because of

[ad_1] Jaidyn Landers: College enrollment: On a decline Over the past few years, it has been noticed by analysts that college enrollment has been on a decline, and the recent presence of COVID-19 only exacerbated this trend. If the reduction in admissions in higher education persists, we will begin to see a negative impact on

[ad_1] OTR: Rep. Jake Auchincloss calls for urgency in national gun reform laws Updated: 12:11 PM EDT Apr 25, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript APRIL 25, THE LAST SUNDAY IN APRIL. LET US GO ON THE RECORD. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS ARRIVED ON THE HILL JUST DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLY INSURRECTION. NOW FROM COVID-19 TO GUN VIOLENCE,

[ad_1] This week, a number of anti-gun bills are receiving committee hearings: On April 26th, the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1223. This bill places an excise tax of 10% on the sales price of a handgun, and places an 11% excise tax on the sales price on all long guns, rifles,

[ad_1] It was an abrupt end to two decades as a partner at legal giant Foley & Lardner for the influential and conservative election lawyer Cleta Mitchell. Days after Mitchell participated in Donald Trump’s controversial 2 January phone call with Georgia’s secretary of state where the then president pressured him to “find” him more votes

[ad_1] While the Oregon Capitol remained in COVID lockdown, preventing access to the building by legislators and the public this week, the House Committee on Rules continued to meet in order to pass anti-gun legislation. Yesterday, on another party-line vote (4-3), the House Committee on Rules Democrats voted to advance SB 554 with amendments.  These

[ad_1] Jones Day has been welcomed by many lawyers in the Trump administration since the beginning of the year, sealing the reputation that the Midwestern company has had as a major player in Republican party politics. The return of Jones Day partners began in earnest in April 2019 when Don McGahn returned to the office

[ad_1] Spectator By Stephen Tuttle | April 24, 2021 2020 wasn’t a very good year. At all. Aside from the horrific toll of the pandemic and the post-election insanity, we became a lot more violent. Murder rates were the highest in the last two decades, according to the FBI. Other violent crimes increased comparably.  Chicago

[ad_1] On April 27th, the House Judiciary Committee is hearing Senate Bill 6, to ban magazines over an arbitrary capacity limit. The following week, the committee will hear Senate Bill 3, to impose a Maryland-style “handgun qualified purchase card” and a handgun transfer registry. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 6

[ad_1] Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed two pro-gun bills that were previously passed with an overwhelming majority from both chambers of the Kansas Legislature.  Both measures will head back to the legislature where your lawmakers will vote to OVERRIDE Governor Kelly’s veto.  It is imperative that you contact your Lawmakers and ask them to OVERRIDE

[ad_1] On April 27th, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is hearing House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of handguns. Please contact subcommittee members and ask them to SUPPORT HB 3094. House Bill 3094 allows citizens who hold a concealed weapons permit, to carry a handgun in the manner they choose. Currently, South Carolina is one of

[ad_1]   DATE: April 23, 2021 TO:     USF & NRA Members and Friends  FROM: Marion P. Hammer   USF Executive Director   NRA Past President   Local governments in Florida continue to violate Florida’s Firearms Preemption law and force citizens to bring lawsuits to protect their statutory and Constitutional rights.  In an action brought

[ad_1] In 2020, there were over 43,000 deaths related to gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The United States has a gun problem that defines our nation. Students who attend schools are taught at an early age what to do if there is an assailant on the loose. Going to movie theaters, restaurants,

[ad_1] Yesterday, the General Assembly recessed from its 2021 legislative session. During this session, the House passed House Bill 1369, to ensure that law-abiding adults can exercise their right to self-defense without first having to obtain government permission. Unfortunately, the Senate did not even give this critical bill a committee hearing, resulting in it failing

[ad_1] Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 1091, to ban private transfers and make it harder to obtain a FOID, and House Bill 1092, to expand Illinois’ program of suspending Second Amendment rights without due process. Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE HB 1091 and HB 1092. House Amendment

[ad_1] By Becki Gray Raleigh, NC – We are a generous and giving people. We exercise our First Amendment rights to support causes and ideas we believe in by donating our hard-earned money. But some actions by the federal government threaten those rights and state lawmakers are prepared to act now to protect North Carolinians’

[ad_1] With Daniel Lippman and Theodoric Meyer CONVICTED MUELLER WITNESS DROPPED $4M ON CLEMENCY LOBBYING: One filing that caught PI’s eye this week was the reported $4 million that Robert Stryk’s Stryk Global Diplomacy (formerly known as Sonoran Policy Group) brought in from a consulting firm called ZAMZAM on behalf of George Nader. It was

[ad_1] Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed two Republican-backed education bills on Thursday, including one that would have required high school students to pass a civics test to graduate and another that would have allowed districts to incorporate gun safety courses into their curriculums.The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the bills this month, but not by large enough

[ad_1] On Wednesday, April 28, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 141 which fixes the handgun purchase process in the Granite State.  Please act now!  Contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 141. Senate Bill 141  resolves New Hampshire’s longstanding problem with

[ad_1] Yesterday, the Arkansas House passed pro-gun legislation, Senate Bill 573. After receiving an amendment in the House, the measure will be sent back to the Senate for a concurrence vote sometime early next week.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to concur on Senate Bill 573. Senate Bill 573 clarifies existing law to prevent

[ad_1] On Monday, April 26, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Legislative Document 1138, which strengthens Mainers’ fundamental right to self-defense.  Please act now! Contact members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and ask them to SUPPORT LD 1138. Legislative Document 1138 would strengthen Mainers’ fundamental right to

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