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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.

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Alabama: House Committee Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Alabama: House Committee Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill

Today, the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 308 to the House floor.

Connecticut: Firearm Seizure Bill Moves to the House

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Connecticut: Firearm Seizure Bill Moves to the House

Earlier this week, the Connecticut state Joint Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 6355, which will take away ...

New Hampshire: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Self-Defense Bill

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

New Hampshire: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Self-Defense Bill

Earlier this week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 197, and in the ...

Wyoming: More Pro-Gun Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Wyoming: More Pro-Gun Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk

Yesterday, the Wyoming House concurred on Firearms Financial Discrimination legislation, House Bill 236, giving it final legislative approval.

North Dakota: Stand Your Ground Legislation Passed out of Senate Committee

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

North Dakota: Stand Your Ground Legislation Passed out of Senate Committee

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Stand Your Ground legislation, House Bill 1498, by a 5 to 2 vote. 

West Virginia: Senate Passes Bill to Create Nonresident Carry Permit

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

West Virginia: Senate Passes Bill to Create Nonresident Carry Permit

Today, the Senate voted 34-0 to pass House Bill 2793, to create the option of a nonresident West Virginia concealed carry ...

Maine: Multiple Hunting Measures to be Worked on in Committee

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Maine: Multiple Hunting Measures to be Worked on in Committee

Next week, the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee is expected to vote on both pro-hunting and anti-hunting measures. 

Idaho: Shooting Range Funding Legislation Expecting Floor Vote Soon

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Idaho: Shooting Range Funding Legislation Expecting Floor Vote Soon

As early as today, the Idaho Senate could hold Third Reading on shooting range funding legislation, House Bill 286.

This Thursday in Austin Part II: House Committee to Hear State Version of Federal Ban on Private Firearm Transfers & Numerous Other Gun Bills

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

This Thursday in Austin Part II: House Committee to Hear State Version of Federal Ban on Private Firearm Transfers & Numerous Other Gun Bills

At 10:30 a.m., (or upon final adjournment of the House floor session) in room E2.030 of the Capitol Extension, the House ...

Vermont: House Committee Attacking Sportsmen

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Vermont: House Committee Attacking Sportsmen

The House Natural Resource, Fish and Wildlife Committee is scheduled to hear several bills Wednesday morning that are ...

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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.