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Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly continues to move forward with unconstitutional legislation banning commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms and standard ...

Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files

Legal warfare against constitutionally protected rights continues, with ideas and information increasingly in the crosshairs.

“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control

Not too long ago, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dismissed President Donald Trump’s assessment of over-the-top violent crime in Chicago as ...

Colorado: Firearm Parts Regulation Bill Eligible for Floor Votes This Week!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Colorado: Firearm Parts Regulation Bill Eligible for Floor Votes This Week!

On Wednesday, February 18th, the Senate will have the second reading of Senate Bill 26-043, regulating firearm barrels.

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Advances Toward House Floor Vote

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Advances Toward House Floor Vote

Today, the House Judiciary Committee favorably passed House Bill 1551 by a vote of 13-5, marking an important ...

Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Tuesday, February 17th, the Minnesota Legislature began the 2026 legislative session. As in 2025, the Legislature can expect to see both pro ...

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Today, February 17th is the legislative crossover deadline in Virginia, and any bills that have not left their ...

Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings

Monday, February 16, 2026

Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings

The Hawaii State Senate is set to consider two separate anti-gun proposals in different committees over the coming ...

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Scheduled for House Committee Hearing

Monday, February 16, 2026

Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Scheduled for House Committee Hearing

Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee will hear important pro-industry legislation providing liability protections to the firearm ...

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow!

Monday, February 16, 2026

New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee will hear the omnibus gun control package that would severely undermine ...

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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.