10/24/2019
News from the NRA The National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauded a decision by the Montana state Supreme Court protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners in that state. In an NRA-backed case, the justices held, in a 5-0 decision, that the City of Missoula's attempt to impose extreme gun control measures was a clear violation of state law.
NRA-ILA | NRA & Gun Owners Win. Bloomberg/Everytown Lose.
The National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauded a decision by the Montana state Supreme Court protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners in that state. In an NRA-backed case, the justices held, in a 5-0 decision, that the City of Missoula's attempt to...
10/22/2019
News from the NRA Many Americans worry about when – not if – another mass shooting will occur, and a Gallup poll from September found that nearly half of Americans fear being a victim of one of these attacks.
Have we become too paranoid about mass shootings?
You're just as likely to be a victim of a mass shooting as you are to be struck by lightning. So why do nearly 50% of Americans say they're afraid of being caught in the crossfire?
10/22/2019
News from the NRA Because the Legislature defended your freedom and did not accede to his demands, Governor Tony Evers issued an executive order for a “special” session to convene on November 7. Gov. Evers previously tried to undermine your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms through a confiscation scheme devoid of due process and the criminalization of private transfers – and he’s hoping you won’t notice his stubborn attempt to steal your rights again.
NRA-ILA | Wisconsin: Gov. Evers Orders Special Session to Ram Gun Control Through Legislature
Because the Legislature defended your freedom and did not accede to his demands, Governor Tony Evers issued an executive order for a “special” session to convene on November 7. Gov. Evers previously tried to undermine your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms through a confiscation schem...
10/21/2019
News from the NRA On October 22nd, the Tacoma City Council will be holding its First Reading on a proposed ordinance to impose a new tax on all purchases of fi****ms and ammunition. The proposed tax would unnecessarily burden law-abiding gun owners, while doing nothing to reduce crime.
NRA-ILA | Washington: Tacoma City Council Meeting for Proposed Gun Tax
On October 22nd, the Tacoma City Council will be holding its First Reading on a proposed ordinance to impose a new tax on all purchases of fi****ms and ammunition. The proposed tax would unnecessarily burden law-abiding gun owners, while doing nothing to reduce crime.
10/21/2019
News from the NRA Watch what you say about local officialdom in Tisbury, Mass., or you may find Police Chief Mark Saloio knocking at your door to revoke your Second Amendment rights.
NRA-ILA | Veteran Criticizes Police Practices, Gets Guns and Firearm License Seized by Chief of Police
Watch what you say about local officialdom in Tisbury, Mass., or you may find Police Chief Mark Saloio knocking at your door to revoke your Second Amendment rights.
10/21/2019
News from the NRA Though many American hunters may not realize it, the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) and its DSC Foundation (DSCF) has been a prime supporter and promoter of anti-poaching efforts on the African continent. A mission-focused conservation organization, the DSC is funded by hunters from around the world and hosts what it calls “The Greatest Hunters Convention on the Planet,” an annual hunters’ convention that raises tremendous funds for grants in the conservation, outdoor education and hunter advocacy arenas.
DSC Foundation Videos Explain Why Hunting Is Conservation
The series educates viewers on hunting’s critical role in African wildlife conservation.
10/21/2019
News from the NRA On October 9, a federal court in Ohio considered and dismissed, with prejudice, a lawsuit against Smith & Wesson, Re*****on, Sig Sauer, and other gun manufacturers, arising from a class action brought by Primus Group LLC. Primus Group LLC v. Smith & Wesson Corp., et al, No. 2:19-cv-3450, 2019 WL 5067211 (S.D. Ohio, Oct. 9, 2019).
NRA-ILA | Assault on Firearm Industry Fails: Federal Court Dismisses Ohio Lawsuit
On October 9, a federal court in Ohio considered and dismissed, with prejudice, a lawsuit against Smith & Wesson, Re*****on, Sig Sauer, and other gun manufacturers, arising from a class action brought by Primus Group LLC. Primus Group LLC v. Smith & Wesson Corp., et al, No. 2:19-cv-3450, 2019 WL 506...
10/21/2019
News from the NRA We know that gun rights are interconnected with other civil rights. In their zeal to attack law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment rights, gun control advocates have shown a willingness to trample other cherished civil liberties. Anti-gun advocates and lawmakers have openly stated their desire to abrogate individuals’ Second Amendment rights based on the exercise of their First Amendment right to free speech. Other politicians have sought to restrict gun owners’ First Amendment rights to associate and engage in pro-gun political activism. Governments have attempted to violate gun owners’ privacy rights through intrusive surveillance practices.
NRA-ILA | California Gun Confiscation Draws ACLU Opposition
We know that gun rights are interconnected with other civil rights. In their zeal to attack law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment rights, gun control advocates have shown a willingness to trample other cherished civil liberties. Anti-gun advocates and lawmakers have openly stated their desire....
10/21/2019
News from the NRA It is interesting to watch certain Democrats struggle when trying to convince law-abiding gun owners how “reasonable” it is for the government to take away your fi****ms. Do the anti-gun groups and candidates pushing confiscation honestly believe you’ll be fooled?
NRA-ILA | Confiscation or "Mandatory Buyback"?
It is interesting to watch certain Democrats struggle when trying to convince law-abiding gun owners how “reasonable” it is for the government to take away your fi****ms. Do the anti-gun groups and candidates pushing and honestly believe you’ll be fooled?
10/21/2019
News from the NRA On October 23rd, the Maine Legislative Council will meet to approve requests to introduce emergency legislation. Several of the proposals before the council include anti-gun schemes such as banning commonly-owned fi****ms, requiring gun owners to purchase mandatory liability insurance, expanding arbitrary zones where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless, and imposing one-size-fits-all storage requirements that render fi****ms unavailable for self-defense.
NRA-ILA | Maine: Legislative Council to Consider Gun Control Bills For Next Year
On October 23rd, the Maine Legislative Council will meet to approve requests to introduce emergency legislation. Several of the proposals before the council include anti-gun schemes such as banning commonly-owned fi****ms, requiring gun owners to purchase mandatory liability insurance, expanding arb...
10/16/2019
News from the NRA The Illinois House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force is scheduled to meet on October 16, 2019. The task force could potentially make policy recommendations with various gun control schemes. %MCEPASTEBIN%
NRA-ILA | Illinois: Task Force May Ponder More Gun Control
The Illinois House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force is scheduled to meet on October 16, 2019. The task force could potentially make policy recommendations with various gun control schemes.
10/14/2019
News from the NRA Prior to the October 13 deadline, Governor Newsom signed the final anti-gun and anti-hunting bills, AB 1254 and SB 172 into law.
NRA-ILA | California: Anti-Gun and Anti-Hunting Bill Signed into Law
Prior to the October 13 deadline, Governor Newsom signed the final anti-gun and anti-hunting bills, AB 1254 and SB 172 into law. These two bills, combined with the seven anti-gun bills signed into law on Friday, made it a tough year for gun owners and sportsmen in the Golden State as our Second Amen...