Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

nra-ila top stories

Know Your State's Gun Laws

Whether you're traveling interstate, have recently moved, or are a long-time resident, knowing your specific state's gun laws is an important part of gun ownership.

NRA-ILA NEWS
SECTION
FROM
WITHIN
Arizona: Pro-Gun Legislation Awaiting Floor Action

Friday, May 8, 2026

Arizona: Pro-Gun Legislation Awaiting Floor Action

The Arizona Legislature continues to consider several pro-Second Amendment measures impacting the rights of lawful gun owners, including ...

Ohio: Legislature Returns to Columbus

Friday, May 8, 2026

Ohio: Legislature Returns to Columbus

Next week, the Ohio General Assembly will return to session after its spring recess.

Illinois: Threats Remain as Spring Session Winds Down

Friday, May 8, 2026

Illinois: Threats Remain as Spring Session Winds Down

As the Illinois General Assembly enters the final weeks of the Spring legislative session, law-abiding gun owners must ...

NRA Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Firearm Prohibitions for Nonviolent Felons Violate the Second Amendment

Thursday, May 7, 2026

NRA Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Firearm Prohibitions for Nonviolent Felons Violate the Second Amendment

Today, the National Rifle Association, along with the Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation, filed an amicus ...

Connecticut: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Connecticut: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

At the stroke of midnight, May 7th, the Connecticut legislature adjourned from the 2026 legislative session.

Pennsylvania: Pair of Pro-Gun Bills Advance In Senate

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Pennsylvania: Pair of Pro-Gun Bills Advance In Senate

Wednesday, May 6 was a big day in Harrisburg for gun owners as the Senate took action on ...

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Begrudgingly Updated Permit to Carry Dashboard, Legislation is Still Needed

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Begrudgingly Updated Permit to Carry Dashboard, Legislation is Still Needed

In March, gun owners and NRA members around the state contacted their lawmakers and, as a result, Attorney General Davenport ...

Missouri: Public Transit Carry Bill Passes House

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Missouri: Public Transit Carry Bill Passes House

On Tuesday, May 5th, the House passed Senate Bill 1421, which incorporates language from SB1078, the public transit carry ...

Connecticut Senate Rams Through Unconstitutional Pistol Ban in Dead of Night

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Connecticut Senate Rams Through Unconstitutional Pistol Ban in Dead of Night

Last night, in the early morning hours of May 6th, progressives in the Connecticut Senate passed H5043, the Governor's bill ...

Colorado: Trump DOJ Sues City of Denver Over "Assault Weapons" Ban

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Colorado: Trump DOJ Sues City of Denver Over "Assault Weapons" Ban

Once again, the U.S. Department of Justice is going on offense for gun owners, this time targeting unconstitutional magazine ...

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.