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Congressional Activity Greatly Diminished

Friday, October 19, 2001

Congress has taken little action relative to firearm-related issues over the last week, as concerns over the threat of anthrax have led to heightened security measures and a slower pace of legislative activity. Please continue to call your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121 and urge him to support the Smith/Burns amendment to the "Aviation Security Act." For details on this measure, please refer to the last two FAX Alerts we have sent (Vol. 8, Nos. 40 & 41).

In addition, the "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002" still awaits final consideration by a House-Senate Joint Conference Committee. Contact conference committee members, as well as all of your own federal lawmakers, and urge them to ensure that Sec. 1062 of S. 1438 is deleted from the final version of the "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002." For details on this provision, please refer to our last two FAX Alerts. You can reach your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121. You can also find contact information by using our "Write Your Reps" tool, and for a list of conference committee members, please call the Grassroots Division at (800) 392-8683.

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Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Advance in Senate

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Advance in Senate

On Monday, January 26th, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a slate of gun control bills targeting semi-automatic firearms, standard capacity magazines, carry rights, home storage, and more.

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Astute Virginia gun owners anticipated terrible gun control legislation from the 2026 General Assembly. Still, some may be shocked to learn that anti-rights zealots in the Virginia Senate have advanced a bill to CONFISCATE standard capacity firearm ...

Virginia: More Gun Control Bills Filed Including Semi-Auto Ban and Tax on Suppressors!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Virginia: More Gun Control Bills Filed Including Semi-Auto Ban and Tax on Suppressors!

Anti-gun legislators in Richmond have been busy ahead of the 2026 legislative session working on ways to burden your Second Amendment rights.

Unnecessary Roughness: NFL Player Hit with Felony Arrest for Lawfully Owned Gun

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Unnecessary Roughness: NFL Player Hit with Felony Arrest for Lawfully Owned Gun

One bill has stood above the rest for decades as NRA-ILA’s top federal priority, and the New York City Metro area has once again shown why.

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.

The Stakes are High as U.S. Supreme Court Considers Anti-gun “Vampire Rule”

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Monday, January 26, 2026

The Stakes are High as U.S. Supreme Court Considers Anti-gun “Vampire Rule”

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments in a Second Amendment case that asked whether handgun carry licensees could be presumptively banned from carrying their arms onto publicly accessible private property. 

Oregon: Gun Control Scheduled for Day One of Session!

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Oregon: Gun Control Scheduled for Day One of Session!

On Monday, February 2nd, the Oregon Legislature will convene for the 2026 session, and gun control is already queued up for the first day of session.

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Firearm Prohibition for Marijuana Users

Friday, January 30, 2026

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Firearm Prohibition for Marijuana Users

Today, the National Rifle Association, along with the Independence Institute and FPC Action Foundation, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the federal prohibition on firearm possession by marijuana users.

Hawaii Introduces “Anti-Wolford” Bill

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Hawaii Introduces “Anti-Wolford” Bill

The United States Supreme Court has barely finished hearing oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, the Hawaii “vampire rule” litigation, and already Aloha State lawmakers have been panicked into an attempt at a preemptive legislative workaround.  ...

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 NC, to February 9, 2026.

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