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NRA Urges Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Illinois Public Transit Carry Ban

Friday, January 16, 2026

NRA Urges Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Illinois Public Transit Carry Ban

The National Rifle Association—along with the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Gun Owners’ Action League, ...

Michigan: Legislation to Reduce CPL Renewal Fees Passes House

Friday, January 16, 2026

Michigan: Legislation to Reduce CPL Renewal Fees Passes House

This week, the House passed House Bill 4284 with bi-partisan support.

Virginia: More Gun Control Introduced in General Assembly

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Virginia: More Gun Control Introduced in General Assembly

The 2026 Virginia legislative session is underway, and lawmakers are continuing their assault on your Second Amendment rights.

Massachusetts: Legislative Session Begins on Beacon Hill

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Massachusetts: Legislative Session Begins on Beacon Hill

The session in the Massachusetts State House began on January 7. As the second year of a biannual ...

Secretary of the Interior Issues Order Expanding Hunting Access Nationwide

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Secretary of the Interior Issues Order Expanding Hunting Access Nationwide

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has issued Secretarial Order 3447 – Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary ...

Georgia: Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Firearms Preemption

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Georgia: Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Firearms Preemption

On Tuesday, January 13th, the Senate passed Senate Bill 204, concurring with House amendments to include stronger firearms preemption ...

Florida: House Vote on Bill Repealing Age Discrimination of Adults TOMORROW

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Florida: House Vote on Bill Repealing Age Discrimination of Adults TOMORROW

Tomorrow, January 15th, the House will hold a vote on House Bill 133, which restores the ability for young ...

West Virginia: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

West Virginia: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Wednesday, January 14th, the West Virginia Legislature began the 2026 legislative session.

Colorado: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Colorado: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Wednesday, January 14th, the Colorado Legislature began the 2026 legislative session. 

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives rescheduled this morning’s veto override on Senate Bill 50, Freedom to Carry ...

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.