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Maine: Committee to Vote on Extreme Anti-Gun Bills Wednesday

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Maine: Committee to Vote on Extreme Anti-Gun Bills Wednesday

On Wednesday, May 7th, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary will vote on several gun-related bills. NRA members ...

Montana: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Legislative Session

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Montana: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Legislative Session

On Wednesday, April 30th, The Montana legislature adjourned sine die from the 2025 legislative session.

Arizona: Pro-Gun Bills Pass Legislature, Head to Governor Hobbs for Signature

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Arizona: Pro-Gun Bills Pass Legislature, Head to Governor Hobbs for Signature

The Arizona Legislature recently passed several pro-gun bills that will now head to Governor Hobbs for her signature. Please ...

North Dakota: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Session

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

North Dakota: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2025 Session

The North Dakota legislature adjourned sine die on Saturday, May 3rd.

Hawaii: Gun Ban Bill Defeated as Legislature Adjourned

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Hawaii: Gun Ban Bill Defeated as Legislature Adjourned

On Friday, May 2nd, the Hawaii Legislature adjourned sine die from their 2025 session. This marked the defeat ...

Oklahoma: Governor Stitt Signs Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Bill

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Oklahoma: Governor Stitt Signs Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Bill

On Monday, May 5th, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 500 into law, and will hold a signing ...

North Carolina: Self-Defense Bills Moving Through the General Assembly

Monday, May 5, 2025

North Carolina: Self-Defense Bills Moving Through the General Assembly

Last week, House Bill 193 (H193), which seeks to enhance the right to self-defense, passed the House and was sent ...

UPDATE: Legislation Introduced to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

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Monday, May 5, 2025

UPDATE: Legislation Introduced to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

The Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL-12) and Senator ...

Tennessee: Governor Lee Signs Pro-Gun Bills Into Law

Monday, May 5, 2025

Tennessee: Governor Lee Signs Pro-Gun Bills Into Law

On Friday, May 2nd, Governor Bill Lee signed two critical pro-gun bills into law. These bills reduce the ...

Not Your Father’s DOJ: Government Actively Backs Second Amendment in Litigation

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Not Your Father’s DOJ: Government Actively Backs Second Amendment in Litigation

It has, in theory, always been the sworn duty of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to uphold ...

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.