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Texas: Self-Defense Protections on Publicly Owned Property Passes Senate Committee!

Yesterday, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 1065, prohibiting lessees of publicly owned property from restricting your right to self-defense. Use the take action button below to contact your Senator and urge them to support SB 1065.

North Dakota: Firearm Carry Enhancement Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

On Tuesday, April 15th, the House concurred with Senate amendments on House Bill 1588 with a vote of 87-4. 

Montana: Red Flag Prevention Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

On Monday, April 14th, the Senate passed House Bill 809, preventing localities from enacting "red flag" laws, by a vote of 29-19. It will now be transmitted to Governor Greg Gianforte's desk for his consideration.

Alaska: Gun Owner Financial Privacy Bill Heard in Committee

On Monday, the NRA provided invited testimony in support of Senate Bill 136, critical legislation that protects the privacy of firearm owners from discriminatory practices by financial institutions. SB 136 is anticipated to be heard again by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee at a later date. Please use the Take Action button below to urge the committee’s support.

 

Washington: Permit to Purchase Bill Passes Senate

On Monday, April 14th, the Senate passed House Bill 1163, the permit-to-purchase scheme, along party lines. It will now return to the House for concurrence with amendments made in the Senate.

Maine: Public Hearing on Waiting Period Repeal Bill TOMORROW

On Wednesday, April 16th, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary will hold public hearings on several gun-related bills. NRA members and Second Amendment supporters are urged to attend the public hearing.

North Carolina: Second Amendment Financial Privacy Bill in Committee Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, House Bill 38 (H38), is scheduled for consideration in the House Judiciary 1 Committee.

Germany Strips “Extremist” AfD Members, Supporters of Gun Licenses, Guns

It’s been only a few years since the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution calling the NRA a “domestic terrorist organization.” 

The Unkindest Cut: British Crackdown on “Ninja Swords” Suggests Bias, Futility

The United Kingdom (UK) has a long history of exerting control over its subjects, especially when it comes to depriving them of arms.  It also has a weird history, albeit a shorter one, of an apparent dislike of Japanese culture when it comes to arms. 

Trump DOJ Creates Second Amendment Task Force to Undo Damage of Biden Era

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) formally announced the creation of a Second Amendment Task Force with Attorney General Pam Bondi declaring, “It is the policy of the Department of Justice to use its full might to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.” 

Louisiana: 2025 Legislative Session Convenes Today

Today, April 14th, the Louisiana Legislature begins the 2025 legislative session. This year, the legislature has introduced a number of both pro-gun bills and anti-gun bills. The NRA is on the ground in Baton Rouge, working to further our Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage. 

 

West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die From 2025 Session

On Saturday, April 12th, the West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2025 legislative session.

Grassroots Spotlight: North Carolina Grassroots

NRA-ILA was proud to attend the Raleigh Gun Show, where we had the opportunity to connect with passionate Second Amendment advocates and welcome new members to our cause. 

Maine: Committee Vote on Lead Ammo Ban Bill TODAY

On Monday, April 14th, the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will vote on LD 1364, a bill that seeks to begin the process of banning lead ammunition in Maine.